Riddhima Kapoor On Being The Oldest Kapoor Debutant At 45: 'I Know My Father Is Always...'

Ranbir Kapoor’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, is all set to make her Bollywood debut in Daadi Ki Shaadi. The film also stars her mother Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma. At 45 years old, Riddhima will be the oldest Kapoor to mark her on-screen debut, though she has previously been seen on Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives.

In a recent chat with SCREEN, Riddhima said, “It truly feels surreal and deeply emotional. There’s a sense of everything coming full circle… I know my father is always with me, blessing me in anything and everything that I choose to do. That thought gives me a lot of strength and comfort.”

She said that the film’s shoot marked the first time since Rishi Kapoor’s cancer treatment in New York that she left her daughter alone in Delhi.

She said, “Honestly, the biggest challenge was stepping into an entirely new world at this stage of life. There’s a certain vulnerability in starting fresh, but also a lot of excitement at the same time.”

“Being in front of the camera for a show made me comfortable. It gave me a sense of ease and familiarity, which definitely made this transition smoother,” Riddhima said about her Netflix show. Interestingly, Neetu Kapoor also made brief appearances on the show alongside Riddhima and spoke about returning to work after Rishi Kapoor’s passing.

Now, Neetu will be seen as Riddhima’s on-screen mother in the film. Riddhima said, “Working with mom was incredibly special. I discovered how effortless and instinctive she is as an actor.” Neetu also advised Riddhima: “Stay natural and don’t overthink. Just feel the moment.” Riddhima said, “That really helped me ease into my performance.”

For Daadi Ki Shaadi, it was Kapil Sharma who suggested Riddhima’s name. She said, “I haven’t really asked him why directly, but I think he saw a certain honesty or relatability in me. I’m just grateful he recommended my name.” The film also stars Sarath Kumar and Sadia Khateeb, and is all set to hit theatres on May 8.