Recently, Shraddha Kapoor stated that she would like to play Lata Mangeshkar in a biopic. The fact that the late, great singer was her grandma adds intrigue to this.
The 94th anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar’s birth is this year. One actor has definitely set her sights on the role of the renowned singer in any upcoming biopics. Shraddha Kapoor, who also happens to be Lata’s granddaughter, is that actor. (Read about Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar discussing healthy competition)
Wanting to Play Lata: Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha recently said, “I would also like to say Lata Mangeshkar,” to the question of whose biopic she would most like to appear in during a fan event. You never know, even though it’s a lofty goal.
Although it is a “big aspiration,” Shraddha’s genuine relationship to Lata Mangeshkar makes it even more intriguing. She has kept a strong friendship with the singer over the past few years because of her enthusiasm in singing, even after Lata’s tragic passing last year.
How Shraddha and Lata Are Related
Lata and her singer sister Asha Bhosle’s younger brother Pandharinath Kolhapure is Shraddha’s biological grandfather. As a result, Lata Mangeshkar’s niece is Shivangi Kolhapure, the mother of Shraddha. In addition, Lata’s grandniece Padmini Kolhapure is an actress.
Lata Mangeshkar provided unforgettable vocals for Padmini on a number of occasions, including the love film “Prem Rog” from 1982, which featured the well-known song “Yeh Galiyan Yeh Chaubara.”
It’s interesting to note that Asha Bhosle has performed well-known songs for Padmini, including “Puchho Na Yaar Kya Hua” from the 1981 musical “Zamane Ko Dikhana Hai.” The mystery is increased by the fact that Asha launched her acting career by portraying Padmini’s mother in Mahesh Kodiyal’s 2013 movie “Mai.”
Inferring that Lata Mangeshkar and Shraddha Kapoor had some kind of distant relationship. Shakti Kapoor, the famous actor. So, give that some time to set in.
Shraddha is said to have spent years honing her singing abilities while studying music with Lata Mangeshkar. She has provided the vocals for songs in a number of movies, including “Ek Villain,” “Haider,” “Baaghi,” “Rock On 2,” and most recently, “Phir Waise Tumko Chahoonga” from “Half Girlfriend.”
Shraddha will next be seen in Amar Kaushik’s horror-comedy “Stree 2,” and her upcoming box office performance in 2018 is widely anticipated.
It is clear that Shraddha Kapoor has a relationship with Lata Mangeshkar that extends beyond her ambition to play the singer in a biography. It’s a connection that has roots in a mutual love of music and a multi-generational family tradition.
