Overview

• Shraddha Kapoor posted Instagram Stories from a home viewing of Hero No. 1 with her father Shakti Kapoor, captioning it “Baapu birthday dhamaal.”
• The clip shows Shraddha giggling and pans to Shakti watching alongside her, adding a personal touch to the birthday tribute.
• Hero No. 1, a 1997 comedy-drama by David Dhawan, remains a popular title from the Govinda era and is widely cited in nostalgia pieces.
• Coverage also recaps Shakti Kapoor’s veteran status in Hindi cinema, noting his more than 700 film credits across comic and villainous roles, with a recent appearance in Animal.
• Reports say Shraddha is lining up a Laxman Utekar period drama targeted to start filming in November with a 2026 release, along with a reported multi-film deal with Ektaa Kapoor and other rumored projects including a Rahi Anil Barve drama, potential Dhoom talks, and a possible Ranbir Kapoor collaboration.