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Dressing up in a nauvari on Gudi Padwa is a special feeling-Shraddha Kapoor
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Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; April 2, 2022)
Her love for all things traditional is evident in her social media posts. Today, on Gudi Padwa, Shraddha Kapoor is excited to participate in the festivities to celebrate the Maharashtrian New Year, which marks the beginning of spring. While Shraddha’s father Shakti Kapoor, is Punjabi, her mother, Shivangi, is Maharashtrian, and the actress has grown up celebrating all the festivals with equal enthusiasm at her home. For a photo shoot exclusively for Bombay Times, the actress dressed up like a true Marathi mulgi in a nauvari saree and ethnic jewellery.
Expressing her love for the nine-yard drape, Shraddha said, “This is the first time I have worn a nauvari saree along with a nath and a chandrakor bindi, and it is a very special feeling. Nauvari sarees have a very grand and celebrated history. It isn’t just a mere aesthetic attire. The nauvari symbolises strength and power. It was also worn by women to fight in wars back in the day, as it allowed mobility and freedom of movement.”
Talking about how the special day usually unfolds for her every year, Shraddha says, “It is all about following the traditions. I wake up early and start the day by gorging on some homemade puran polis, topped with a dollop of ghee on it. Also, it’s a day that you spend with your family and loved ones. With Gudi Padwa, you look forward to starting the New Year on a happy, optimistic note.”
Recalling the time spent in the past two years of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Baaghi 3 actress says, “With no shoots happening, I just spent all of that time in the company of my family and loved ones. Those were my most precious moments. It was lovely to be at home and help around the house with cleaning and other duties. I also spent my time watching movies and reading books.”
Today, she cherishes those moments, as work is back in full steam and keeps her on her toes. Currently, she is shooting for a Luv Ranjan directorial that has her sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor for the first time.
Shraddha shares, “It just feels good to be back on set with my team and shoot for my film and other work commitments. It is really nice to get back and face the camera again. Talking about Ranbir, I have admired him as an actor right from his first film. I am glad that finally we got to do a film together. I am looking forward to this being my next release, and it feels great to know that people are excited to see us coming together on the big screen.”
Image: 2 years after Street Dancer, Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor reunite for a brand commercial
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Two years after Street Dancer 3D, Varun-Shraddha reunite for brand commercial that is helmed by Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania director
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; March 23, 2022)
When Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor are together, dance can’t be far behind. Two years after Street Dancer 3D (2020), the actors reunited for the shoot of a brand commercial yesterday. The ad, which was filmed at Chitrakoot Studios in Andheri, has been designed keeping the lead actors in mind and sees them put on their dancing shoes.
Reunion appeared to be the theme of the day for Dhawan, with the app’s commercial being helmed by his close friend and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) director Shashank Khaitan.
After the success of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017), the actor-director jodi were to team up for Mr Lele. However, the project failed to materialise. While a feature film will happen when it’s meant to, Dhawan and Khaitan were glad to team up for the campaign.
A source from the unit reveals, “Having worked together, Shashank knows how to present Varun on screen. He knows that the two actors share crackling chemistry and are superb dancers. So, he wove a dance element into the ad. They began the shoot around noon, calling it a wrap by late evening.”
Vanessa Walia (second from left in the picture), who previously produced John Abraham’s Romeo Akbar Walter (2019), is backing the commercial. She says, “Shashank directed them beautifully as he knows them personally, and has worked with Varun in the past.”
Shraddha Kapoor putting in 4 hours of daily workout and rehearsals for Street Dancer
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DNA (May 14, 2019)
Before she started filming Street Dancer with Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor trained extensively to not only achieve a svelte figure but also perfect her dance moves. Now, she’s working harder to maintain her lissome body as she gears up for the final spell of the Remo D’souza directorial. We hear her trainer has put her on a special diet that’s high on protein to ensure she has elevated energy levels for her extensive prep in the gym as well as dance rehearsals.
Yesterday, the actress shared a picture of herself, flaunting her washboard abs. A source close to her tells us, “The last schedule includes the finale performance and the climax of the movie. It’s quite high on dance and stunts. For the past 10 days, Shraddha has been working out and rehearsing for almost four hours every day. Her fitness levels have shot up, and she has managed to achieve great results in just two months. The final dance sequence requires her to be in ship shape and flaunt her abs. So, she’s leaving no stone unturned in her prep for the shoot.”
Check out Shraddha Kapoor's sizzling hot bikini avatar in Baaghi
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BOMBAY TIMES (March 13, 2016)
Shraddha Kapoor sheds her sweet girl-next-door image for Sajid Nadiadwala's Baaghi, in which the light-eyed beauty dons a swimsuit for the first time. Her transformation from demure to bombshell has generated curiosity among movie lovers. The trailer of the film, which also stars Tiger Shroff, releases tomorrow.
Me and dad shared the news of Ek Villain crossing 100 cr with a nice, sweaty hug-Shraddha Kapoor
9:14 AM
Upala KBR (DNA; July 14, 2014)
Aashiqui 2 was a blockbuster, but it is Ek Villain (EV) that has given Shraddha Kapoor an entry to the elite Rs 100-crore
club. Both were films directed by Mohit Suri. While actresses like
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra took almost a
decade to get a film that reached the magic figure, Shraddha, is amongst
the youngest newbies (after Alia Bhatt in 2 States to cross the mark).
Here she talks about success, expectations and keeping it real.
EV is your first `100-crore film. Did you ever think it would cross that milestone?
I was hoping it would, considering the way people reacted to the promos. People were saying, “Yaar, yeh toh Rs 100 cr karegi”. When you hear so much of that around you, your expectations rise too. Also, frankly, I had a strong feeling, based on the script, that the movie would do well. I want to add that I keep telling myself never to have high expectations, in my films and in life in general. I hope for the best and let it be.
Actresses like Parineeti Chopra don’t have a 100-crore film yet.
Woo hoo! Sorry! But I am so excited and really happy that I have got a Rs 100-crore film! A couple of years ago, when I was starting Aashiqui 2, my way of thinking was very different compared to what it is now. Then it was like, ‘I hope I get a film’. I was dying for an opportunity to work in a good film. Now I just want to work hard with every opportunity.
When did you hear that your film had hit the sau-crore mark?
I heard it first from my beloved father (Shakti Kapoor). He is so proud of my success! In fact, baaps (as she affectionately calls her father) is the one who’s constantly looking out for me. I had told him to let me know when EV would cross the Rs 100-crore mark. He would keep track of the business figures. I was busy with rehearsals for ABCD 2. It was great to get to hear it from him first. We were both working out in the gym so we shared the news with a nice, sweaty hug.
Ek Villain is your second hit film with Mohit Suri. Is he lucky for you?
I love him so much. I owe Mohit everything — I owe him every tiny bit of my success. A director has to have an insane amount of confidence in what he’s doing. Only a handful can carry out their vision. Mohit has all of that and more. I have been cast, re-cast and not been a part of a film due to various reasons. But once Mohit decides on something, he stands by it. He is a one-in-a-million kind of a guy.
You come from a musically-inclined family...
My mom is a brilliant singer. She sounds like a younger version of Lataji (who is also our grand maushi). Recently, Meena atya called up my mom to say that Lataji really liked my song (Galliyan). And to think it happened so suddenly!
First EV and now, Haider. How did you get picked to sing?
Though I haven’t trained as a singer, I have harboured the dream from a young age of being able to sing in one of my films. I am happy that Mohit listened to my request during Aashiqui 2 and gave me a chance to fulfill my dream with Galliyan. One day, Mohit just called and said that I was to record the song the day after. There was no time to even rehearse or train for it. We recorded the song in just two-and-a-half hours! It’s wonderful that Vishal heard it and asked me to record a song for Haider.
Besides ABCD 2, you haven’t signed any films. Being choosy?
I am being patient. Though I am getting many offers I decided that, this time around, I am going to be a little patient. It is very important for me to do interesting roles so I will wait a little. If you have noticed I am not doing the typical song-and-dance number in my films. After ABCD 2, I am not in a hurry to sign a film. My heart has to want to be a part of it, so I am just going to hold on for a little while longer. I want a little bit of everything — a good banner, strong content, good cast and a good director. It all depends on where you are in life at that point and where your life takes you. Right now, all I need to be is be patient till something very special — roles and films that encapsulate everything — come along.
ABCD 2 is all about dancing. You have proved yourself as an actress and singer. Can you match the pace of your lead actor Varun Dhawan’s dancing skills?
Incidentally, I play a professional dancer in the film. I can’t rate myself as a dancer. All I know is that I love dancing. I have an insane, crazy love for dance! Right now, we are rehearsing for the film and I’m loving every minute of it. In ABCD 2, the real stars are the dancers and Varun and I have to really match up to them. They are phenomenal — just their energy, vibe and team spirit is amazing. We are having a blast at the rehearsals. I am also getting a chance to converse in Marathi and it’s a lot of fun. I have the love of dance and the will and want to become good at it, so I will.
With success, comes expectations. Comment.
It’s scary. One moment, you are riding really high... the next, if your film doesn’t do well, you are suddenly not wanted or are not as hot anymore. The reality of it hits home more so now, because there are so many more faces. Nobody is indispensable so it is that much more important now for everybody to understand the power of that particular Friday. Having said that, I must add that, I take box-office success and failure a little philosophically. What goes up must come down, everything in life is transient, one shouldn’t take the ups and downs so seriously and live in the moment. I guess this comes from the fact that my first film wasn’t successful so I had the best foundation. I feel fairly balanced as a person. Of course, that doesn’t mean I am not celebrating my success! (laughs)
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