Upcoming projectsShraddha always dreamed of working in a biopic, and she’s happy to be playing the titular role in Haseena (gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s sister), in a new movie. I’m happy that I’ve done eight films. After the release, we will start with Haseena. What I’ve discovered is a burning desire in me.

“My five friends — four girls and a guy — from my school days are my 3 am buddies.The singing divaThe actress has inherited her singing talent from her maternal family.”Lending a handAs a kid, Shraddha would distribute chocolates in her school on her birthday like most kids did..” The young actress believes that she’s only just hitting the highest point in her career. Besides her family, Shraddha counts her blessings for having made strong friendships.Donning a musical avatar in Rock On 2, actress Shraddha Kapoor is as effervescent in person as she is on screen.The actress explains that this was difficult at first, because her parents, brother and she would always keep talking at home. I need to work hard to be able to come up to her level someday,” she says dreamily. Lataji (Mangeshkar) is my maternal grandfather’s cousin. I’m honoured with the love and the fact that some of my fans throng to the theatres to watch me. “Both my maasis (aunts) sing well.

I was preparing myself to be all by myself,” says Shraddha. Siddharth and I do discuss the movie at home and I’m sure the discussions will intensify once we begin shooting. “I like being curious,” Shraddha adds, “It enables me to learn so many things. “In both cases we get love from our fans. She even had to perform live and unplugged in front of huge crowds.”A star off-screen“I’m a normal child at home. “My brother — Siddharth Kapoor is also there in the film,” she says. I look up to Beyoncé, who is really able to hold a large crowd with the way she performs.”The limelight beckons“Both stardom and acting fall in the same category,” beams Shraddha. “Right now I’m busy with my promotions for Rock On 2. Everyone participates in the conversation, and the atmosphere can get real loud sometimes. But then I followed what my character needed and here I am,” Aluminium Single Louver Window she smiles.

Some were mediocre at the box office, while some others like Haider, Aashiqui 2 and ABCD 2 have been great. “We cannot keep quiet at all. Music is the core of the franchise, and the script demanded the female character to be a sort of loner with immense passion for singing. “Hunger is a major problem in our country, and we need to solve it by all means. However, she would also share some with little kids outside her window. If mom is angry, she still gets annoyed and can be strict with me,” sighs Shraddha. “I was literally quizzed by director Shujat (Saudagar) for the role — have you ever lived alone? Have you ever packed your bags and travelled all by yourself? While preparing for the character, I used to hang a ‘do not disturb’ card outside my door and no one was allowed into my room. “I love helping people in need, and want to be able to distribute food to those who are deprived,” she says. I’ve learned a little bit of classical music from him, but I regret that I did not learn the finer nuances of music from him. Even though I don’t have much time for them, they’re my BFFs,” she reminisces. “I’m working hard to be able to seek the best in my career and I feel this is my best phase, professionally.

I would read a book or just let my dog in and pass the time with him. I’m giving it my entire life — in fact, I even dream of acting while I sleep, eat and walk,” she concludes. “I hope that I can continue to spend some time training in music on a daily basis, so I’m still able to hold my breath.”For the film, Samantha Edwards trained Shraddha in jazz, to strengthen her vocal chords. We do have our share of angry discussions, but my family members don’t consider me a star at home