MSN Article: YRF and Dharma Productions never back Shraddha Kapoor?

Why YRF and Dharma Productions never back Shraddha Kapoor?

Why YRF and Dharma Productions never back Shraddha Kapoor? (msn.com)

Shraddha Kapoor might have a small role in her recently released film, Stree 2, but she is basking in the glory of its success. Fans think her role was quite imperative to the storyline and she has done justice to it. Despite not having a "banner backing", Shakti Kapoor's daughter is once again roaring at the box office, but has she really benefited from nepotism?

Why did Shraddha Kapoor never have banner backing?

When Parineeti Chopra's films failed, she knew YRF would cast in her films - and so did Vaani Kapoor. Ananya Panday and Janhvi Kapoor might have given a lot of flops but they still had big banner backings. Alia Bhatt and Shraddha made their acting debut around the same time, but only of them got more opportunities than the other. Is it because Shraddha isn't as ambitious as her? Here's what went wrong.

Why Yash Raj Films (YRF) is miffed with Shraddha Kapoor?

Not many people know that before Aashiqui 2, Shraddha Kapoor has starred in Teen Patti and Luv Ka The End, a YRF film. She reportedly had a three-film contract with the company. Around the same time, Parineeti Chopra was became YRF's favourite, and sadly, Shraddha was getting sidelined around that time. So, when she was offered Aashiqui 2, she broke the contract with YRF. While her decision was right as the film made her an overnight sensation, but this didn't of course go down well with YRF.

In an episode of Koffee With Karan, the Stree 2 actress had addressed the controversy. "He is always going to be my mentor, always," said Shraddha about Aditya Chopra. When Karan johar asked, "So, no matter what water ran through that bridge it's all okay now?", Shraddha responded, "Well! I am just waiting for the day when he calls me and tells me, 'Shraddha I want you in a film'".

Did Dharma Productions turn its back on Shraddha Kapoor?

Shraddha has worked with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions in films like Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, Ungli, and OK Jaanu. She was given quite a few opportunities. However, the films failed to do their magic at the box office. Perhaps, that is the reason why she hasn't bagged more films since then.

Shraddha has been replaced many times

Many outsiders have often revealed how star kids have replaced them many times due to nepotism - sometimes without any intimation. However, Shraddha Kapoor claims that she has been replaced in films - sometimes due to her looks.

Then how did Shraddha bag films?

Shraddha had once revealed that she got most of the films she bagged, she approached filmmakers through people or contacted them herself. These movies include ABCD 2, Haider, Rock On 2 and Ek Villain. Of course, nepotism was at play here. In fact, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff are her childhood friends.

Did you like Shraddha Kapoor's performance in Stree 2? Do you think she deserves more than what she is recognised for at the moment? Let us know about your views in the comments section below.

Originally posted by: Shaitan-Haiwan

Then how did Shraddha bag films?

Shraddha had once revealed that she got most of the films she bagged, she approached filmmakers through people or contacted them herself. These movies include ABCD 2, Haider, Rock On 2 and Ek Villain. Of course, nepotism was at play here. In fact, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff are her childhood friends.

This is so sad. While I recognize there is privilege here too..........I still respect "asking" to be a part of films, more than having projects designed specially for you.

The absolute struggle she must face having to ask people for films. Someone give her a Bharat Ratna. My heart breaks for her.

I hope she gets more offers now. Good she broke the YRF contract that seems too restrictive.

Originally posted by: MostlyHarmIess

The absolute struggle she must face having to ask people for films. Someone give her a Bharat Ratna. My heart breaks for her.

Wasn’t Sara Ali Khan heavily trolled for “asking for work” from Rohit Shetty? Shraddha has nepotism benefits and connections as well, that’s why despite being a below average actress she has gotten so many films in the first place I mean she’s a lovely girl but she is only good at looking pretty onscreen, as soon as she opens her mouth to deliver dialogues it all goes down!

Originally posted by: MostlyHarmIess

The absolute struggle she must face having to ask people for films. Someone give her a Bharat Ratna. My heart breaks for her.

She had to ask for work because certain others were getting her kicked out of films. Completely different than Sara’s case

Originally posted by: Shaitan-Haiwan

She had to ask for work because certain others were getting her kicked out of films. Completely different than Sara’s case

Nope

The point here is, she had the reach and the privilege of knowing enough producers and directors whom she could ask for work.

Non-nepos don't have that luxury. They have to audition and audition and audition until something clicks for them.

I thought you were a champion of the nepos. So defensive for SK?

Originally posted by: CrimeMasterToto

Nope

The point here is, she had the reach and the privilege of knowing enough producers and directors whom she could ask for work.

Non-nepos don't have that luxury. They have to audition and audition and audition until something clicks for them.

I thought you were a champion of the nepos. So defensive for SK?

Can you scroll up and re-read my post? I said in my first post itself that there’s privilege in being able to ask for work. I have already confirmed that

Fact is, nobody is kicking out Sara or Janhvi from movies. They get work on a platter. Shraddha may have connections - but she does not get work on a platter. Two completely different nepotism narratives.

I don’t have a problem with nepotism - but when people get kicked out of movies or are purposely pulled down/targetted - I have more of an issue with that. And my particular issue with nepotism is exclusive to one particular strain of the virus that is mainly relevant to Janhvi, Sara, and Ananya.

So what’s the truth?

Originally posted by: Surly_Devil

So what’s the truth?

Isn't she showing the potential to be very lucrative?