Shraddha Kapoor on defeating Priyanka Chopra to become the 2nd most followed Indian on Instagram: “I’ll be very honest…”

In a recent interview, Shraddha Kapoor reflected on her career after the success of Stree 2, in which she starred alongside Rajkummar Rao. The film’s impressive performance has significantly elevated her career, offering a much-deserved validation after a journey filled with challenges and triumphs. With deep gratitude, Shraddha recognized this milestone as a pivotal moment in her career.

Shraddha Kapoor on having 2nd highest Instagram followers

When discussing her recent achievement of becoming the second-most followed Indian star on Instagram, with an impressive 91.8 million followers—surpassing Priyanka Chopra and Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Shraddha Kapoor acknowledged the responsibility that comes with such recognition. “Of course,” she affirmed, “That’s because there are so many people who look up to you, but I don’t take it as pressure. In fact, I enjoy it. I’ll be very honest with you. When somebody tells me that I have positively impacted them, that makes me feel very happy. I really look forward to having a positive outlook every single day. I take all of this very positively.”

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Shraddha Kapoor on career after Stree 2 success

While in Delhi, Shraddha Kapoor opened up about her career evolution following Stree 2 in an interview with Hindustan Times. Her rise to become the second-most followed Indian star on Instagram. Over her 14-year career, Shraddha has appeared in noteworthy films such as Aashiqui 2, Haider, Ek Villain, ABCD 2, Luv Ka The End, Ungli, Baaghi, Half Girlfriend, Haseena Parkar, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Chhichhore, and Baaghi 3. Some of these projects thrived at the box office, while others faced challenges.

Despite the mixed reception of her past films, the success of Stree 2 hasn’t made her fearful of failure. She remarked, “Failure is a very important stepping stone towards success. My journeys also had its ups and downs. It has led me to this moment right now. I really believe that failure is an important step towards success.”

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Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming projects

Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming projects include Stree 3, Nagin and a time-travel-based film. She has also recently appeared in the following films: Baaghi 3 (2020), Bhediya (2022), and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023). Kapoor is now looking for films that offer substance over quantity and is taking on fewer projects

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