Actor, Shakti Kapoor is widely recognized as one of Bollywood's most iconic villains. However, that's not to say he couldn't slip into comedy roles with just as much ease. His performances in films like Andaz Apna Apna , Himmatwala , Raja Babu , and Main Khiladi Tu Anari , among others, are fondly remembered to this day. Shakti is also familiar with the small screen, having appeared in the popular television reality show, Bigg Boss in 2011. But, unlike the other contestants who were there to win, Shakti's motivation for joining the show's fifth season involved proving a point to his kids. , Shraddha Kapoor and Siddhant Kapoor.
Shakti Kapoor joined the fifth season of Bigg Boss as a contestant in 2011, revealing during the premiere that his daughter, Shraddha Kapoor, had encouraged him to participate. The actor spent 28 days inside the house and became the fifth contestant to be evicted. Shakti revealed to Rediff.com that his motivation for joining the show had been a little different than his fellow contestants.
While others may have joined the show to win, Shakti was merely there to prove a point to his kids, Shraddha and Siddhant. Revealing that he wanted to show them that he could abstain from alcohol for a one-month period, Shakti said:
"I was not there to win but to prove to my children that I can stay away from alcohol for a month. I am proud that I could prove that. Also, they were happy that there were no fights in the house when I was the captain. Now my daughter Shraddha says that she wants to be born as my daughter even in her next life."
The pride in Shakti Kapoor's performance on Bigg Boss 5 seemingly ran through the family. It wasn't just Shraddha who was impressed with his behavior inside the house, but also his doting wife, Shivangi. During the conversation with Rediff.com, Shakti opened up about the sweetest interaction he had with Shivangi about his performance on the show, saying:
"My wife is also proud of me and the way I have conducted myself on the show. She said that she loves me more than she ever loved me. So I told her that I will take her for another honeymoon."
Shakti Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor are one of the most loved father-daughter duos, and for good reason. The adoring dad once opened up about his 'very fine daughter,' sharing insights on her personality. Shakti revealed that Shraddha was very upfront and honest, never engaging in manipulation or dishonesty. He elaborated that the Stree actress was not a 'player' and believed in staying true to herself at all times.
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On a sweet note, Shakti revealed that even though Shraddha owned her own house, she chose to have it near her parents' home. Shraddha's priorities clearly lie in her family, with whom she maintains a strong bond founded on love and respect. Shakti further discussed his parenting style, expressing pride in how he had always encouraged her to be independent and make her own choices.
What do you think about Shakti Kapoor's revelation about why he joined Bigg Boss 5 ?
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