Shakti Kapoor Says Shraddha Kapoor Charges More Than Alia Bhatt & Ananya Panday

Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has responded to ongoing speculation about his daughter Shraddha Kapoor’s work pace and pay in Bollywood, clarifying that her selective film choices are deliberate — not a result of fewer offers. The Times of India+1

In a recent conversation on The Powerful Humans podcast, Shakti Kapoor was asked about online chatter comparing Shraddha’s frequency of films to peers like Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday.

Shakti dismissed the suggestion that his daughter isn’t getting work, noting instead that she prefers to take on only one or two projects a year. He explained that Shraddha is “very stubborn” when it comes to her professional decisions and follows her own set of principles when selecting roles. Moneycontrol

Crucially, Shakti also addressed industry perceptions of her pay scale. According to him, Shraddha commands a higher fee per film than some of her contemporaries. He specifically remarked that she charges more than Alia Bhatt and Ananya Panday, reflecting strong demand and her own valuation in the market. The Times of India

The actor’s comments come amid heightened focus on Shraddha’s career following the massive box office success of Stree 2, which continues to generate talk across Bollywood circles. The Economic Times

Shakti also spoke warmly about his relationship with Shraddha, sharing that they enjoy a close bond — discussing films, planning holidays and sometimes even engaging in playful fights.

Her approach — fewer films but selective and impactful — reaffirms her unique path in the Hindi film industry and underlines why conversations about her pay and choices continue to attract attention. The Indian Express