Mumbai: Veteran Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor recently opened up about his personal battle with alcohol addiction and the unique steps he took to overcome it. In an interview with Rediff, Kapoor shared that his decision to participate in Bigg Boss 5 in 2011 stemmed from his desire to prove to his family, especially his daughter Shraddha Kapoor, that he could stay away from alcohol.
The actor revealed, “I was not there to win but to prove to my children that I can stay away from alcohol for a month. I’m proud that I could prove it.” Kapoor explained that his family had begun to believe that he could not live a day without alcohol, and his stint on the reality show was a way of showing him otherwise.
Kapoor’s time in the Bigg Boss house proved to be a transformative experience. The actor said that spending a month without alcohol gave him new respect from his family. His daughter Shraddha Kapoor was particularly impressed by his efforts. According to Kapoor, she later said, “I want to be born again as your daughter in the next life.”
His wife Shivangi Kolhapure also expressed pride on this. Kapoor shared, “My wife was very happy with the way I behaved on the show. She even said that she loved me more than ever. I told her I’d take her on another honeymoon!”
When Kapoor joined Bigg Boss 5, he entered as the only male contestant surrounded by female housemates in the early days of the season. Despite the show’s reputation for high drama and conflict, Kapoor maintained a calm demeanor and avoided unnecessary arguments. He even earned praise for his leadership skills as domestic captain.
Juhi Parmar emerged the winner in this season hosted by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt. Other notable contestants included Mehak Chahal, Pooja Mishra, Sunny Leone and Rageshwari.
Kapoor’s journey in Bigg Boss was not about seeking fame or fortune but about earning the trust and admiration of his loved ones. Reflecting on the experience, Kapoor said, “Now my daughter and wife are proud of me, and that’s all that matters.”
Even after all these years, Kapoor remains a favorite celebrity in Bollywood. He was last seen in a cameo role in Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal.
For Kapoor, his Bigg Boss journey remains a personal triumph, reflecting his resilience and love for his family.
