Shakti Kapoor has recalled a painful moment from early in his career when his parents walked out of a theatre after watching him play a villain who abuses women on screen.
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News1803-01-2026, 20:40

Shakti Kapoor's Parents Walked Out of Theatre Over His Villain Role

  • Shakti Kapoor's parents walked out of his film "Insaniyat Ke Dushman" after seeing his villainous act.
  • His father expressed strong disapproval, questioning his choice of "gunda roles" instead of "good person" roles.
  • Kapoor defended his choices, stating his appearance limited opportunities for heroic characters.
  • Daughter Shraddha Kapoor also found his villainous roles upsetting as a child, later understanding it was acting.
  • Despite initial family discomfort, his iconic villain roles defined his successful Bollywood career.

Why It Matters: Shakti Kapoor's iconic villain roles, initially upsetting to family, became his career defining strength.

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