Mumbai-born actress Shraddha Kapoor rose to prominence as a central figure in Indian cinema, balancing a high-profile career as an actor, singer, and model. Since her early professional start, she has maintained a significant presence within the Hindi film industry, eventually becoming recognized as one of India's most-followed personalities on social media platforms.
Background and Education
Raised in a household deeply embedded in the entertainment industry, Kapoor is the daughter of actor Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kapoor. Her extended family includes notable figures such as Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. She attended the Jamnabai Narsee School and later enrolled at Boston University to study psychology. She eventually left her studies during her first year to pursue an acting career after being scouted by producer Ambika Hinduja.
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Kapoor made her professional debut in the 2010 heist film Teen Patti, appearing alongside Amitabh Bachchan. Following this, she took the lead in the 2011 teen drama Luv Ka The End. While both initial projects faced commercial difficulties, she received a Stardust Award for Best Actress for her work in the latter. She gained widespread recognition in 2013 with the romantic musical Aashiqui 2, a significant box-office success that earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Commercial Success and Expansion
Throughout the mid-2010s, she secured roles in various high-grossing films, including the romantic thriller Ek Villain, the dance-themed ABCD 2, and the action feature Baaghi. She later found further success in the comedy-horror genre with Stree and its 2024 sequel, the latter of which became her highest-grossing release. Other notable projects include the comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar and the action thriller Saaho. Beyond performance, she has contributed vocals to multiple film soundtracks and launched a personal clothing line in 2015.
Fast facts
- Born: 1987, Mumbai, India
- Education: Jamnabai Narsee School, Boston University
- Debut Film: Teen Patti (2010)
- Religion: Hinduism
- Notable Awards: Stardust Award for Best Actress (2012)
- Languages spoken: Hindi, English
- Professional occupations: Actor, singer, model
Questions readers ask
What was Shraddha Kapoor's breakthrough film?
Her breakthrough occurred with the 2013 romantic musical Aashiqui 2, where she played the role of Aarohi Keshav Shirke.
Did Shraddha Kapoor complete her university degree?
No, she left Boston University during her first year to pursue a career in acting.
Achievements
- Worked as film actor, model and actor
