Shraddha Kapoor demands higher fees than Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday claims Shakti Kapoor

Shakti Kapoor has addressed rumors suggesting Shraddha Kapoor isn't receiving as much work in Bollywood as her peers, such as Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday. He refuted these claims, stating that Shraddha actually commands a higher fee than her contemporaries.

On The Powerful Humans podcast, Shakti Kapoor discussed his close bond with his daughter Shraddha and her deliberate approach to her work. He shared insights into her selective nature when it comes to projects.

Shakti on fewer opportunities for daughter Shraddha

During the conversation, Shakti was questioned about the perception that Shraddha has had fewer opportunities compared to her contemporaries, such as Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday. He addressed these claims, offering his perspective on her career trajectory.

Responding to it, Shakti said, Woh picturein hi kam karti hai. Best karti hai. Par paisa zyada leti hai. In sabse zyada paisa leti hai. She does just one or two films a year. (She does very few films. She picks the best films, and charges more than all these people).

Shakti Kapoor Refutes Career Setback Rumors

Shakti Kapoor clarified that Shraddha deliberately chooses to work on only one or two films annually, dismissing rumors of a career setback. He humorously responded to the claims, saying, “She is not getting work?”

Talking about Shraddha’s personality, Shakti shared, Bahut ziddi hai… She is very stubborn and does what her heart says. She has certain ethics and follows them strictly… We share a great relationship. Sometimes we fight, sometimes we plan holidays, sometimes we discuss films. I am very proud of her – her performances are outstanding. She is a very fine actor.

Shraddha Kapoor’s workfront

Shraddha Kapoor's recent work includes a role in the blockbuster horror-comedy film Stree 2, where she starred alongside Rajkummar Rao. She also voiced the character Judy Hopps in the Hindi version of Zootopia 2.

Shraddha Kapoor has a diverse range of projects in the pipeline. She is rumored to be starring in Pahadpangira, the prequel to Tumbbad, and is also associated with the supernatural drama Naagin. Additionally, she is set to appear in Stree 3 and Bhediya 2. Furthermore, Shraddha is expected to feature in Eetha, a biographical drama based on the life of Marathi folk artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar.