Shakti Kapoor Says He Is A Proud Father; Adds ‘Shraddha Kapoor Is A Big Star, Siddhanth Is On The Way To Making It A Big’
Shakti Kapoor, in a recent interview, talks about his journey to stardom and his children Shraddha Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor making their name in the industry.
Actor Shakti Kapoor truly deserves no introduction, thanks to his amazing body of work. In his career spanning over almost five decades in Bollywood, the actor has several blockbusters and iconic movies to his credit. In a recent interview, Shakti spoke about his journey to stardom and stated that he always had good people around him. The senior actor also revealed that late actor Sunil Dutt trusted his capabilities and gave him work during his initial years.
The Raja Babu actor also talked about his children Shraddha Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor and said he feels happy to see them working hard in the industry and earning accolades on their merit.
While speaking with Hindustan Times, Shakti laments “I have seen this film industry for many years and I can say that this is the finest film industry. Log bahut negative bolte hai film industry ke baare mein. There are people always standing up for you. Yeh cheez baahar nahi aati, bas negative cheese baahar aati hai. But it is not like that. It is sad that only negative aspects of the film industry gets highlighted.”
Citing the example of his own journey, the 70-year-old actor recalled how he was able to make a mark in the industry only because people were open to new actors. He asserted that he always had good people around him. He did not have “any dada, chacha, mama to help him in Bollywood.” Shakti Kapoor further revealed Sunil Dutt trusted his capabilities and gave him work. Not only that, but the late actor also gave him the name Shakti. His birth name is Sunil.”
Further, speaking about his children, Shakti Kapoor said, “Shraddha is a big star, Siddhanth is on the way to making it big. I am very proud of my children. People praise my daughter and I feel so happy. She has been working in these Covid-19 times and even Siddhanth is keeping so busy. I feel blessed to have had this career and this personal life.” Also Read: As Shraddha Kapoor Jetted Off To Shoot For Luv Ranjan’s Next, Daddy Shakti Kapoor Pens A Letter Asking Her To Open It After She Boards The Flight
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