After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor

Aashiqui 2 was almost like a debut film for you; So Ek Villain was crucial yes?

Yes, if you look at it that way then yes, Ek Villain is like the post-debut film. But I did three films before Aashiqui 2. And I am proud of all of them. If I hadn’t made my debut in Leena Yadav’s Teen Patti, I wouldn’t have done Aashiqui 2. Teen Patti gave me a taste of failure, after which followed all the rejections. I was replaced in some films. Of course a lot more people saw me in Aashiqui 2 than Teen Patti. I had a fab role in it. My character in Aashiqui 2 got me so much attention.

How different was it working in Ek Villain as compared with Aashiqui 2?

In Aashiqui 2, we were one small family working hard to make a name. That film changed our lives on one Friday.

Did it make you affluent?

If you mean money-wise, then I am just getting there. Though I’ve to admit in Aashiqui 2, I wasn’t paid anything close to what I got for Ek Villain. Emotionally, Aashiqui 2 made me very rich. And that’s the best wealth money can’t buy.

Do you feel you’ve changed after Aashiqui 2?

I am grateful for what I’ve received after Aashiqui 2. After the first few flops, I could’ve disappeared. Nowadays, I love the way my name comes up in projects. But I don’t get flattered when my name is announced without me confirming the projects. Premature announcements tend to confuse the trade. It also creates ill-will and bad blood. I am not one for false news reports at all. Good or bad, untrue reports embarrass me, no matter how flattering. And gossip about my personal life just makes me so sad. They are so unfounded.

Are you very particular about your image?

Of course, and why not? I would like to be known for being someone who says and does things that she means. So before you ask, the only forthcoming projects that are certain are Vishal Bhardwaj’s Haider and Remo D’Souza’s ABCD 2. I’ll be shooting ABCD 2 in Las Vegas.  

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