Sharad Kapoor Appeals to Film Industry Amid Depression, Financial Crisis
· Entertainment · Indian Express, NDTV
Actor Sharad Kapoor, known for Dastak and Josh, has publicly appealed to the film industry for support after disclosing he has been bedridden for two to three years due to depression and a leg injury. Kapoor stated he is struggling financially, morally, and mentally, and specifically appealed to CINTAA for good work and moral support. His friend Hema Singh shared an Instagram video urging the industry to help him, clarifying that Kapoor does not own property and dreams of living in a big house with rescued dogs. The appeal follows a social media video showing Kapoor in a distressed state at his Mumbai residence, which surfaced days earlier. Kapoor, 50, began his career in 1994 and recently appeared in the 2019 ZEE5 series Cabaret.
Why it matters
Sharad Kapoor's public appeal highlights the precarious state of veteran actors facing long-term health and financial struggles away from the spotlight, urging industry bodies like CINTAA to intervene with work opportunities and emotional support.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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