Shraddha Kapoor is a prominent Indian actress and singer known for her work in Hindi cinema. Born on March 3, 1987, in Mumbai, she is the daughter of veteran actor Shakti Kapoor and classical singer Shivangi Kapoor. She began her acting career with a brief role in the 2010 film Teen Patti and gained widespread recognition with her lead role in Aashiqui 2 (2013). Over the years, she has starred in several successful films, including Ek Villain (2014), ABCD 2 (2015), Baaghi (2016), Chhichhore (2019), and Stree (2018). Her recent release, Stree 2 (2024), became her highest-grossing film to date .
Recent Developments
In May 2025, reports emerged suggesting that Shraddha Kapoor had exited an upcoming psychological thriller produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Rahi Anil Barve. Sources indicated that the departure was due to disagreements over compensation, with Kapoor allegedly demanding ₹17 crore along with profit-sharing and full intellectual property rights, making the project financially unviable for the producers .
However, director Rahi Anil Barve addressed these rumors, stating that such reports are unfounded and labeling them as mere speculation not based on any factual developments . As of now, there is no official confirmation regarding Kapoor’s involvement in the project.
Personal and Professional Highlights
- Age: 38 (as of 2025)
- Education: Attended Jamnabai Narsee School and the American School of Bombay; briefly studied at Boston University before pursuing acting
- Family: Daughter of actor Shakti Kapoor and singer Shivangi Kapoor; niece of actresses Padmini and Tejaswini Kolhapure
- Social Media: Among the most-followed Indian women on Instagram
