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.
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