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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!

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.

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Shraddha Kapoor, who played the student-musician in Teen Patti, is also an avid photographer.

The next best thing which happened to the tall and lissome Shraddha Kapoor besides her debut film Teen Patti was buying her first professional camera, a Canon 500D.

“Photography has intrigued me since I was a child. I would always grab the camera from my parents to click photographs around the house, or when we were travelling. My parents always encouraged me to take pictures and are very proud of the pictures I have clicked,” gushes the young actress.

Last year Shraddha, who till then had been clicking on a digital camera, decided to pursue her hobby more seriously and bought her first professional camera. Ever since, she has been carrying it around with her, especially while travelling. “A professional camera comes with a lot more features like light adjustments and better image quality. Recently I carried it with me to Sewri, Mumbai, where I took some amazing pictures of flamingoes. I am very proud of the photographs. The other favourites are of the landscape shots of Ladakh and of a public garden in New York city,” she says.

Though Shraddha is passionate about this hobby, she emphasises that she has no plans of turning a professional photographer or cinematographer. “Acting has and will always be my first love. I am waiting for the announcements about my forthcoming projects that will be made soon. But the camera will always be my best friend,” she says excitedly.

Turn the camera on 21-year-old Shraddha Kapoor, the eye-catching daughter of Shakti Kapoor. After making debut in "Teen Patti" with Amitabh Bachchan, she’s already reaching out for bigger celluloid dreams. “I am getting offers from big production houses but I am not on a signing spree,” she says.

Can any star kid not be bitten by the Bollywood bug? We’ve seen many generations of Kapoors and two Bachchans amongst others. Most recently Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor kick-started their careers with to-die-for debuts.

But, even for these kids who know their way around the industry, it’s a tough world out there. So how do you survive when there are other actors vying for a share of fame, glory and the big bucks? Says Shraddha: “To keep up the hype and the tempo even in your second film is also very important. The fact that one is a star kid will not help in today’s industry if you are zero in your acting capabilities.” (Shraddha has multiple links in the industry: actress Padmini Kolhapure is her aunt and her mother Shivangi is Lata Mangeshkar’s niece).

Of course, these children start with plenty of advantages. For one, they know and understand how the industry works. Says Leena Yadav, director of Teen Patti: “Unlike rank newcomers, these kids instinctively know about films because they have grown up in film families. That makes a director’s job somewhat simpler. Also today’s star kids have a sense of integrity and are willing to slog for hours to give that perfect shot.”

There’s obviously plenty of support from home too. Says Shraddha: “I discuss all my projects with my parents. My father is extremely patient and understanding and advises me to be honest and grounded in order to achieve success.”

For some, the offers are coming in thick and fast. Shraddha says, “Even before my movie Teen Patti released I was flooded with offers. At present, I am still reading scripts and in no hurry to prove myself.” And if all goes well, Shraddha will be doing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film.

Shraddha is a trained Odissi and Kathak dancer and honed her acting skills under acting guru Barry John in Mumbai.

Now, public are waiting for the next projects from this young and beautiful girl!

Post her debut in "Teen Patti", Shraddha Kapoor is gearing up to get into the B-Town literally. She appeared in some celeb party and also charity events several weeks ago. Besides, she featured in Elle Magazine - March 2010 with her beautiful face and slim figure. But anyway, on last March, Shraddha seems disappearing from the Bollywood Buzz! Where is she?

And here it is the recent news: Shraddha Kapoor is on a long holiday now! She is already in Miami and New York to meet up with her relatives and friends. She is enjoying her spare time before getting back to Bollywood bustles. Anyway, we miss you so much and hope you'll come back soon! Have a nice holiday, Shraddha! :)

Waiting for your next project! :)