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  1. Being a star child, was your childhood different compared to your friends?
    I was known to be a villain/comedian's daughter in school. My friends knew my father's films and had watched them. I was never allowed to travel by rickshaw, even under supervision, till a long, long time. It was only after throwing big tantrums and bullying my parents that I got to go for a few rides. When I was little, I wanted my own PINK rickshaw (Oh God!)
    Till the 7th Standard, I wasn't allowed to go for a single school trip. My first trip was to Matheran and I was very excited to have been granted permission after six years of pleading! But I visited my father's sets and travelled with him around the world. This used to be the most fun experience with my family.

    When did you decide to be an actress?
    Somewhere deep down, I always knew it. I fully realised it in high school when I decided to take up theatre studies. I played the role of "Sandy" in the 10th Standard in Grease; sang and acted on stage and couldn't get over the thrill it gave me even after the show was over. I felt so happy. I wanted to feel that again!

    Where did you study acting?
    I studied high school in Boston where acting was incorporated in my syllabus. Later, I learned diction and acting under Mohit Tugnait at home. For Teen Patti, we had workshops with Royston Abel and Barry John and of course, the numerous script readings and group meetings with our director Leena Yadav.

    If not an actor, what would you want to be?
    I would love to sing for my films and do a musical, but I can't see myself doing anything else right now other than acting!


    Share one interesting moment on the set of Teen Patti.
    The first time I went on a BEST bus was on the first day of the shoot. I was always curious to take a bus ride.

    You are the new Kapoor in the Bollywood. How does it feel?
    Ooo… Kapoor's is a nice surname to have, isn't it? I like being a Kapoor, though I am half Maharashtrian. The league of the Kapoors sounds mighty nice.

    Where do you see yourself in ten years from now?
    Looking back at 10 years of a great journey in this industry, smiling to myself and saying, come on 11th year! Or maybe I'll be whisked off my feet by the most handsome man, I will be madly in love... maaaybe.

    When does Shraddha Kapoor grace the big screen again?
    I can't say right now! Am supposed to learn to be secretive, so don't ask .

    Jaldi five:
    Favourite perfume: Armani Code
    Favourite actor/actress: Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman, Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman
    Favourite novel: The Catcher in the Rye
    Favourite colour: White
    Dream role: Alice (played by Natalie Portman) in Closer

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    Source: Jammag

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  2. In B-town where daughters are known to get a raw deal these doting dads have made their daughters dreams their own.

    B-town has had its share of star daughters. The mothers have always been very supportive and passed on some valuable survival tips to their daughters. Interestingly what's different now is that the doting dads— all of whom have acted in films and have seen the difficulties women face in the male dominated film industry— are going all out to support their betis.

    As far as daddy issues go, Shakti Kapoor takes the cake. His daughter Shraddha, a young and beautiful girl, made her debut in Leena Yadav's Teen Patti earlier this year. Question him about the role reversal among dads and he quips, “I told my daughter that I'm happy for her as Bollywood is the safest place for her to make a debut. She comes from a family of film stars. Her maasi (mother's sister) Padmini Kolhapure was an actress too. Bollywood is like a second home to her.” He adds, “Once kids grow up they do just what they want. I thought it would be best to support my daughter. In case, she ever goes through a rough phase, I will definitely know about it and be by her side.”

    Fathers fear that not supporting their daughters could be a disadvantage. They also are afraid that rather than concentrating on doing good work, their little princesses might try in vain to impress their dads. But having their father’s undying support indirectly keeps trouble at bay.
    “Shraddha has everything on a platter; money and support. She doesn't need to do films just for the money. It makes her feel emotionally stronger. It lets her concentrate on her acting and work harder. Give her a couple of years and she will be a fine actress,” says a visibly-proud Shakti.

    Like all actresses Shraddha too has to bear the brunt of alleged link-ups with her co-stars. But doting dad Shakti didn’t hesitate to spring to her defence. Another benefit of having a celebrity dad: rumours are never taken seriously. “I have told my daughter that nobody can force her into anything,” he adds. Is that because she happens to be his daughter? “Not really. The profession is very open. Whatever one does is highlighted in the news the next day,” he says.

    Best of Luck!

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