Shraddha Kapoor Quits Ekta Kapoor's Film Due To Payment Dispute: Report
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Shraddha Kapoor has exited Ekta Kapoor's project over a fee dispute. Ekta found Shraddha's Rs 17 crore demand too high.
Here's some spicy Bollywood gossip straight from the grapevine. After the smashing success of Stree 2, everyone's been buzzing about what Shraddha Kapoor is cooking up next. Rumour mill had her cozying up with Ekta Kapoor's new project, with whispers saying she was asking for a cool Rs 17 crore plus a slice of the profits. However, things have taken a dramatic twist now.
According to a report by PeepingMoon, Shraddha Kapoor has now hit the pause button and stepped away from Ekta's upcoming flick due to a fee dispute. Sources say that Ekta felt Shraddha's price tag was too steep, especially for a women-centric film. The popular producer feared it might blow up the entire budget.
Producers are apparently on the hunt for a new leading lady. In fact, the report suggests that the makers are already in talks with a leading actress to replace Shraddha.
This upcoming film will be directed by Rahi Anil Barve of Tumbbad fame. The details of this 'high-concept thriller" are under wraps as of now.
On the film front, Shraddha's calendar isn't exactly packed at the moment. The only confirmed gig she's got is Stree 3, which is all set to hit the big screens on August 13, 2027. She last teamed up with Rajkummar Rao, Aparshakti Khurana, Pankaj Tripathi, and Abhishek Banerjee in Stree 2, which totally rocked the box office.
Other than Stree 3, there's buzz that Shraddha might be collaborating with producers Dinesh Vijan, Bhushan Kumar, and Boney Kapoor. However, nothing's locked in yet.
In her 15-year run in Bollywood, Shraddha's dipped her toes into pretty much every genre—from the high-octane action of Saaho, the dance floors of Street Dancer 3D, the fun chaos of Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, to the heartwarming vibes of Chhichhore. She's also tackled intense roles in films like Haseena Parkar and Batti Gul Meter Chalu.
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