Bollywood’s beloved comic legend Shakti Kapoor celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, and while wishes poured in from fans and friends across the country, the most heartwarming tribute came a little late—but well worth the wait. His daughter, actor Shraddha Kapoor, shared a sweet glimpse into their intimate, homely celebration that was all laughter, nostalgia, and a touch of vintage Govinda magic.
Taking to Instagram, Shraddha posted a video of her birthday movie pick—none other than Hero No. 1, the 1997 comedy classic starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor, featuring her father in a hilarious cameo as Babu. In the clip, she can be seen cracking up while rewatching Shakti Kapoor’s scene, with the birthday man himself sitting right beside her, just as absorbed and amused. Captioning the video with “Baapu birthday dhamaal,” Shraddha gave fans a peek into the relaxed and joyful family moment.
Having started his acting journey in the 1970s, Shakti Kapoor carved out a unique space in Indian cinema, toggling between iconic villain roles and unforgettable comedy characters. From Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna to Nandu in Raja Babu, his filmography is a treasure chest of laughs and larger-than-life characters. Over the years, his off-screen bond with Shraddha has also become fan-favorite material, sparking constant buzz about a possible on-screen collaboration between the two—a pairing fans still dream of.
On the professional front, Shraddha Kapoor was last seen in Stree 2 opposite Rajkummar Rao, continuing her run in the horror-comedy universe. And there's more spook-filled madness ahead. As confirmed by Maddock Films, Stree 3 is officially in the works and is scheduled for theatrical release on August 13, 2027. The announcement came as part of a major reveal of Maddock's eight-film horror-comedy slate under the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, promising fans a wild rollercoaster of laughter and frights.
While Shraddha has yet to announce her next film beyond Stree 3, one thing is certain—family comes first. And this birthday celebration was proof that sometimes, the best scenes in life don’t need a big screen.