Shraddha Kapoor is an Indian actress and singer who gained worldwide fame for her starring role as Arohi Keshav Shirke in the 2013 romantic drama Aashiqui 2. In 2014, she appeared in a film adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, playing the role of Arshia Lone in Vishal Bhardwaj’s critically acclaimed drama Haider. Her other notable acting credits include Ek Villain (2014), the dance drama ABCD 2 (2015), Baaghi (2016), Stree (2018), Saaho (2019), Baaghi 3 (2020), and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023). She owns a clothing line in her name. She is one of the most followed personalities on Instagram with more than 85 million followers. Here’s everything you need to know about the Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor.
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Shraddha Kapoor Biography
Shraddha was born on the 3rd of March 1987, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. According to her birthday, she is 36 years old as of 2024.
| Birth Name | Shraddha Kapoor |
| Nickname | Shraddha, Arohi, Chirkoot |
| Birthdate | March 3, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Age | 35 years |
| Sun Sign | Pisces |
| Profession | Actress, Fashion Designer, Singer, Lyricist |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi, Marathi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Family and Education
Shraddha comes from a family of artists. She is the youngest child of actor Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kapoor (née Kohlapure). She has an older brother named Siddhanth Kapoor, who is an actor and assistant director. Actresses Padmini Kolhapure and Tejaswini Kolhapure are her aunts. She is of Punjabi descent on her father’s side and Marathi on her mother’s side.
Shraddha attended Jamnabai Narsee School, and at the age of 15, she moved to the American School of Bombay. She then moved to the United States to study Psychology and subsequently enrolled in Boston University, but she dropped out in her freshman year to pursue a career in acting. In school, her alumni are actress Athiya Shetty and actor Tiger Shroff.
Shraddha Kapoor Love Life
Shraddha Kapoor is currently in a romantic relationship with celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha. The two have been spotted together on several occasions, but neither of them has denied or accepted the dating rumors.
She dated Aditya Roy Kapur. The two started dating during the filming of Aashiqui 2, in which she played Aditya’s love interest. She was also romantically linked with Rock On 2 co-star Farhan Akhtar.
She previously dated Indian businessman Vanraj Zaveri for over 5 years. They both were childhood friends and the reason for their split is unknown.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 6 inches Centimeters – 168 cm Meters – 1.68 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 54 kg Pounds – 119 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) / 5 (UK) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) / 8 (UK) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
She made her on-screen debut with the 2010 Hindi film Teen Patti for which she was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
She was best known for her role as Arohi Keshav Shirke in the 2013 Bollywood romantic musical drama film Aashiqui 2.
Notable Works
Shraddha got her first breakthrough with Mohit Suri’s romantic musical drama Aashiqui 2. Her performance as Aarohi Keshav Shirke was highly lauded by critics, describing her performance as a “porcelain face has a haunting vulnerability”. The film was her first mainstream success and it grossed over US$15 million at the worldwide box office.
Some of her remarkable works include her roles in films such as Ek Villain, Haider, Baaghi, Rock On 2, and Ok Jaanu.
Brand Endorsements
Her endorsement and television commercials include Lipton Tea and Lakme.
Trivia
- Featured on the covers of elite magazines like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Verve, and others.
- World Sexiest Actress by FHM India (2013)
- Most Googled actress in 2014 and 2015
- Most Desirable Woman by The Times of India in 2014 and 2015.
- One of the most followed Indian actress on Instagram
Shraddha Kapoor Net Worth
Shraddha Kapoor has a net worth of $8 million US dollars, as of 2024. Her main source of income comes from acting and singing portfolios and also makes big endorsement deals. She has a clothing line for women called Imara which she launched in association with Amazon.
Being one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, Shraddha Kapoor owns a Mercedes ML SUV worth Rs 92 lakh. The multi-talented actress is a big fan of watches and footwear and has a huge collection of gold and silver watches and also a collection of Jimmy Choo footwear and Gucci perfumes. Shraddha lives along with her family in a sea-facing luxury house near Juhu Beach, Mumbai. In October 2023, she bought a brand new Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica car worth over ₹4 crore.
Favorite Things
- Food – Fish Curry, Rawa Fried Fish, Khow Suey, Jalebi
- Actors – Shakti Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Johnny Depp, Edward Norton
- Actress – Waheeda Rehman, Nutan, Padmini Kolhapure, Madhuri Dixit, Priyanka Chopra, Natalie Portman
- Movies – Pyaasa (1957), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Central Station (1998), The Godfather (1972), Monster (2003), Boys Don’t Cry (1999)
- Colors – Purple, Yellow
- Books – Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, Harry Potter (Literary Series) by J. K. Rowling
- Musician – Lady Gaga
Social Media Presence
Over the years, the budding actress has accumulated an immense amount of fans on different social media. Follow her on:
- Facebook – ShraddhaKapoor
- Twitter – ShraddhaKapoor
- Instagram – shraddhakapoor
- Snapchat – @wanderlustmagic
Shraddha Kapoor Facts
Born in a family of actors and singers, Shraddha Kapoor had been inclined towards acting since childhood. If not an actress, she would have been a Physiologist.
Hailing from a family of great Carnatic vocalists, Kapoor is an accomplished classical singer, who has crooned many songs in Bollywood.
Kapoor is half Punjabi and half Marathi, as her dad is of Punjabi descent, and on her mother’s side, she is of Marathi ancestry.
Besides acting, she is a handball and soccer player. She used to play handball and soccer at school whenever she found time.
She was a tomboyish child in school.
Kapoor was supposed to debut in Salman Khan’s film but she firmly rejected the offer as she wanted to pursue psychology. She was only 16 at that time.
Her grand-aunts are Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.
She is a celebrity endorser for the beauty brand Lakme, and she has ramp-walked the Lakme Fashion Week for various fashion designers.
In 2012, she won the “Stardust Searchlight Award For Best Actress” for the movie “Luv Ka The End”.
Shraddha Kapoor has appeared on the covers of the world’s renowned magazines like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Verve, and many others.
She is the brand ambassador of several products, including Lakmé, Veet, Lipton, Marico’s Hair & Care, and other high-profile brands.
In 2015, Kapoor launched her own line of clothing, called Imarra, in collaboration with the world’s biggest online retailer Amazon.
In 2016, Shraddha Kapoor was one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood making around $780,000 per film. Her earnings topped that year with $1.3 Million.
The same year, Forbes magazine featured her as one of the most successful Asians under the age of 30.
Shraddha Kapoor has established herself as a high-profile celebrity actress in Bollywood.
In 2018, Eastern Eye included her in their eight sexiest women in the Bollywood list.
In 2020, she was featured in Peta India as the Hottest Vegetarian.
With more than 85 million followers on Instagram, Kapoor is one of the most-followed Indian celebrities on Instagram.