While Shraddha Kapoor continues to be spotted by paparazzi occasionally, the actor hasn’t had a release this year, nor has she given an interview in some time or been out there too much. She laughs as she finally takes out time to talk with us. “I’m very much here. I’ve been filming for my movie with Luv (Ranjan; director) sir. I’m looking forward to it coming out next year,” shares Kapoor, who is shooting for the untitled project in Delhi.

Mention how her personal life keeps making a lot of buzz — talks about her marriage to rumoured boyfriend photographer Rohan Shrestha — and she asserts that she chooses to not comment on such topics. “I don’t think all this takes away the focus from my work as I’ve never really spoken much about my personal life anyway,” she says.

Talking about travelling amid the pandemic for work and shooting with the Covid-19 norms, the actor shares that the restrictions didn’t hamper much after a point. The happiness to be back on set eclipsed everything else as everyone got used to the new shooting environment.

“We were following all the protocols strictly, and within those, managing to shoot. It just feels so good to be back on set. I am living my dream of being an actor and doing what I love to do. To work with Luv sir, and Ranbir (Kapoor), who I adore as an actor, Dimple (Kapadia) ma’am, who I love as an actor and as a person… it has been a memorable experience,” exclaims the 34-year-old, who has the remake of Chaalbaaz (1989), Chaalbaaz in London, lined up next.

Looking forward to “things opening up again” as the pandemic gets under control, she’s thinking of “exploring new cities”. “Maybe I will plan something (a trip) for the New Year’s,” Kapoor ends.

While Shakti Kapoor, like most doting fathers, is keen to see daughter Shraddha Kapoor find her life partner, he says that the actress is not planning to get married this year. There have been rumours about Shraddha tying the knot with photographer Rohan Shrestha, but Kapoor denies it. He says, “Rohan is a family friend, I have known his father for many, many years. Rohan visits us often, but he has not asked for Shraddha’s hand in marriage. And besides, today, children decide these things on their own. If Shraddha or my son, Siddhanth, tell me that they have chosen their life partner, I will readily agree. But at this point, they are focused on their careers. Marriage is an important decision, and the way people are breaking up, it bothers me sometimes. One has to be sure before making a decision like that.”

Talking about his children’s careers, he says, “I have never stopped Shraddha or Siddhanth from following their dreams. Many people ask me if I had reservations about Shraddha becoming an actress, but that is not true. I want her to shine and do well. She is such a hardworking and talented girl. I call her my ‘golden girl’. She has made it on her own in Bollywood. Siddhanth has received appreciation for Chehre with Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi. So, I am happy for both my kids, who are doing well in their careers. I am proud of them.”

Reflecting on his children's career choices and the scripts that they are offered, he says, “When I started off in films, there were different roles etched out for a comedian, a vamp, a villain and the leads. Today, a hero could be the villain, the heroine can be doing a special dance number and the villain sometimes turns out to be the good guy in the end (smiles!). So, the lines are blurring. I am happy that both my kids are choosing different, content-oriented films.”