Bollywood’s beloved “Marathi mulgi” Shraddha Kapoor is celebrating her 38th birthday today, and the special day coincides with the colourful festival of Holi this year.
Adding to the celebrations, her brother Siddhanth Kapoor shared a heartfelt birthday wish for his sister on social media. Posting a goofy picture with Shraddha, he captioned it, “Happy Birthday Sister Fishy,” delighting fans with the adorable sibling moment.
From Star Kid to Bollywood Star
Shraddha Kapoor, daughter of veteran actor Shakti Kapoor, began her Bollywood journey with Teen Patti in 2010. Although the film did not perform well at the box office, her presence on screen drew attention.
Her real breakthrough came in 2013 with Aashiqui 2 opposite Aditya Roy Kapur. Playing the aspiring singer Aarohi, Shraddha connected deeply with audiences. The film’s music became hugely popular and turned her into one of Bollywood’s leading romantic heroines.
A String of Successful Films
Following the success of Aashiqui 2, Shraddha continued to deliver notable performances in films like Ek Villain and Haider directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Over the years, she successfully balanced commercial entertainers and performance-driven roles with movies such as ABCD 2, Baaghi, Stree, Chhichhore and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.
One of the biggest turning points in her career came with the blockbuster horror-comedy franchise Stree. Its sequel, Stree 2, became a massive box-office success in 2024, further strengthening her position as one of Bollywood’s most bankable female stars.
Working on a Musical Biopic
Shraddha recently wrapped up the shoot of the musical biopic Eetha, based on legendary Tamasha artist Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar. The role reportedly required intense preparation and training as she stepped into the shoes of the iconic performer.
Meet Entrepreneur Shraddha Kapoor
Apart from acting, Shraddha has stepped into the world of business with her demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas.
The brand focuses on stylish yet affordable jewellery pieces aimed at young consumers. Its design philosophy mirrors Shraddha’s own aesthetic — simple, elegant, and easy to wear.
Through Palmonas, the actress has moved beyond brand endorsements and taken an active role in building her own business venture.
Upcoming Projects
After the huge success of Stree 2, Shraddha is reportedly exploring scripts across different genres. She is also expected to star in the upcoming supernatural romance Naagin, directed by Sanket Chaudhary and slated for release in 2027.
Fans are also eagerly waiting to see her return to the popular Stree franchise in the future.
