Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kapoor is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Shraddha Kapoor began their career in 2010 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 16 years. With 30 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 6.1, Shraddha Kapoor remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 10+ years, Shraddha Kapoor's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
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Biography
Shraddha Kapoor is an Indian film actress and singer who works in Bollywood films. The daughter of actor Shakti Kapoor, she began her acting career with a brief role in the 2010 heist film Teen Patti, and followed it with her first leading role in the teen drama Luv Ka The End (2011). Kapoor received a Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination for her breakthrough role in the romantic drama Aashiqui 2 (2013) and portrayed the Ophelia character in Haider (2014), an adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet. Kapoor's biggest commercial successes are the thriller Ek Villain (2014) and the dance film ABCD 2 (2015).
Personal Info
Career Milestones
Film debut
View film →Highest rated: Chhichhore (8.2)
View film →Iconic Roles
Aashiqui 2
A talented but struggling singer who falls in love with a fading musician, defining the modern musical romance.
Haider
A modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Ophelia in Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Hamlet, set in Kashmir.
Chhichhore
The supportive wife and mother whose story frames a narrative about friendship, suicide, and life lessons.
Defining Moments
Breakthrough with Aashiqui 2
The massive success of Aashiqui 2 established her as a leading actress and a bankable star in Bollywood.
Critical Acclaim for Haider
Her performance in Vishal Bhardwaj's acclaimed adaptation Haider earned her widespread critical praise.
Commercial and Critical Success with Chhichhore
Starring in the hit film Chhichhore, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Filmography
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Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
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Did You Know?
Shraddha Kapoor is the daughter of veteran Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kapoor.
She made her acting debut with a minor role in the 2010 film Teen Patti, starring alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
Her breakthrough role came with the 2013 romantic musical Aashiqui 2, which was a major commercial success.
She is also a playback singer and has sung songs for films like Ek Villain and Baaghi 2.
She is a trained Kathak dancer.
Signature Dialogues
Tum hi ho... ab tum hi ho... zindagi ab tum hi ho...
Aarohi·Aashiqui 2
Main woh ladki hoon jo sirf tumse pyaar karti hai.
Aarohi·Aashiqui 2
Haider, tumhe pata hai na main tumse kitni mohabbat karti hoon?
Arshia·Haider
Photos
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News & Stories
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25/1/2022
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Actress Shraddha Kapoor Latest Stills
18/9/2017
Actress Shraddha Kapoor Latest Stills
4/9/2017
Shraddha Kapoor roped in for Saina Nehwal’s biopic
26/4/2017
Legacy & Influence
Shraddha Kapoor has carved a distinct niche in contemporary Bollywood by embodying relatable, often aspirational, young women in commercially successful films that resonate with a wide audience. Her career trajectory showcases a strategic shift from early teen-centric roles to more substantial performances in diverse genres. Kapoor's breakthrough came with the musical romance 'Aashiqui 2' (2013), where her portrayal of Aarohi, a singer rising from obscurity, struck a chord and cemented her status as a leading actress. This was followed by a critically acclaimed performance in Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of 'Hamlet', 'Haider' (2014), where she played Arshia (Ophelia), demonstrating her ability to handle complex, dramatic material. She further diversified her filmography with the dance film 'ABCD 2' (2015), the horror-comedy 'Stree' (2018), which became a major cultural phenomenon, and the poignant campus drama 'Chhichhore' (2019), a film celebrated for its message on mental health and suicide prevention. Her contribution lies in her consistent choice of projects that, while mainstream, often explore themes of love, ambition, resilience, and societal issues, connecting strongly with the youth. As a trained singer, she has also lent her voice to several songs in her films, adding another dimension to her on-screen characters. Kapoor represents a generation of actors who balance commercial appeal with selective forays into content-driven cinema, maintaining a strong box-office record and a loyal fanbase, thereby influencing the types of female-led narratives that gain prominence in the industry.