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Shraddha Kapoor

Hey Bollywood fans!

If you have been scrolling through gossip forums or chatting with friends about Shraddha Kapoor‘s career, you have probably come across that persistent rumour: Did Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions really ban Shraddha Kapoor? With her massive hits like Stree 2 still buzzing, this old whisper keeps popping up.

Let us clear the air once and for all, no, there was never an official ban from Dharma.

It is more myth than reality, often mixed up with her real story involving another big banner.

Come along as we break it down simply.

Shraddha’s Journey With Dharma Productions

Shraddha started strong with Dharma early on.

She starred in three films produced by Karan Johar:

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013) – A fun rom-com opposite Imran Khan.
Ungli (2014) – An ensemble drama about vigilantes.
OK Jaanu (2017) – A remake pairing her again with Aditya Roy Kapur.

These gave her great exposure, but sadly, none were big box-office winners.

Karan himself shared in a 2025 interview that he regretted going ahead with OK Jaanu despite his gut feeling, not because of Shraddha or Aditya, but because remakes can be tricky.

He praised everyone’s efforts but admitted ignoring his instincts was a mistake.

After that, no more Dharma projects came her way.

Why? Many say it is because Dharma focuses on custom roles for favourites like Alia Bhatt, with heavy promotion.

Shraddha, being smart about her choices, seems to have moved on to opportunities that suited her better.

There is no bad blood mentioned anywhere reliable, just the usual Bollywood dynamics where not every collaboration lasts forever.

The Real Mix-Up: The YRF Story

This is where the confusion starts.

The actual “ban” talk is about Yash Raj Films (YRF), not Dharma.

Back in her early days:

Shraddha signed a three-film deal with YRF.
Her first was Luv Ka The End (2011).
Next up was supposed to be Aurangzeb, but she chose Aashiqui 2 (2013) instead – a move that launched her to stardom!
This reportedly upset YRF boss Aditya Chopra, leading to an unofficial shadow ban. She has not worked with them since, even turning down a small role in Thugs of Hindostan (2018).

Shraddha has spoken fondly of Aditya in the past, hoping for future work, but as of late 2025, nothing has happened.

Fans sometimes share YRF trailers on her socials, sparking “ban lifted?” chats, but it is still quiet on that front.

How Shraddha Kapoor Conquered Without Big Camps

Here is the inspiring part: Shraddha did not need constant big-banner support to shine.

She has built a solid career on her terms:

Blockbusters like Ek Villain, ABCD 2, Chhichhore, and the horror-comedy queen with Stree (2018) and Stree 2 (2024) smashed records.
Strong ties with producers like T-Series and Nadiadwala Grandson.
As of December 2025, her lineup looks exciting: Stree 3 on the way, Chaalbaaz in London, rumours of a Naagin trilogy, and more fresh projects in 2026-2027.

She is proof that talent, smart choices, and fan love can take you far in Bollywood.

Trivia

Did you know Shraddha Kapoor is one of the few actresses to have multiple films cross the 100-crore mark without relying on the big “camps”? Her horror-comedy streak has made her a box-office favourite all on her own!