"It's been a team effort": Riddhima Kapoor Sahni on "positive response" towards her debut film Daadi Ki Shaadi
New Delhi, June 9
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni debuted in the Bollywood industry with the recently released film 'Daadi Ki Shaadi', which also featured her mother Neetu Kapoor in the lead role. The actress expressed her happiness at the positive response to the film.
'Daadi Ki Shaadi' is a 2026 Hindi-language family comedy drama film, which is written and directed by Ashish R Mohan. It was released last month.
Reflecting on the positive response to her performance and the film's increasing viewership, Riddhima called the making of the film a "team effort".
Riddhima Kapoor said, "It's been just a couple of weeks. I am feeling good. We are getting a good response. Through word of mouth, the movie has been in theatres for the fourth week now. Everyone is congratulating. It's been a team effort."
The actress also revealed that she didn't get a "lot of time" to prepare for the role as she was approached by the makers just 3 weeks before the filming.
"To be honest, I didn't get too much time to feel or absorb that I am going to be in a film. I was sceptical at first, but then I thought to give it a try. I didn't have a lot of time to prepare, but I was really excited for my first film with my mother," added Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.
Earlier, the actress penned a long post, pouring out her heart on the emotions attached with the film and her character as 'Sunaina' in the film 'Daadi Ki Shaadi'.
"There are some characters you play... and then there are some characters that stay with you forever. Sunaina will always be one of them. Being a part of Daadi Ki Shaadi and bringing Sunaina to life has been one of the most beautiful and emotional journeys for me. The love, support and warmth you all have given her has truly touched my heart!" she wrote on Instagram.
Produced by Rtake Studios along with BeingU Studios and Shimla Talkies, 'Daadi Ki Shaadi' has been written and directed by Ashish R. Mohan.
The film featured a talented ensemble cast led by Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma, alongside Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Sarath Kumar, and Sadia Khateeb.
'Daadi Ki Shaadi' was released on May 8.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's nice to see the Kapoor legacy continue with Riddhima. The film is light-hearted and perfect for a weekend watch with grandparents. But I wish she had more time to prepare—only three weeks is quite rushed for a debut. Still, she managed well. Hope the industry gives her more chances beyond just being Neetu's daughter.
As someone who usually watches Hollywood films, I was curious about this one. It's refreshing to see a story that centers on a grandmother's wedding—so different from the usual Bollywood formula. Riddhima's sincerity is evident. Maybe I'll catch it on streaming later. 😊
I liked the film, but the marketing could have been stronger. It's rare for a small-budget family comedy to survive four weeks in theatres—word of mouth really helped. Riddhima's Instagram post was heartfelt, and she deserves this positive start. Hope she doesn't get typecast as the sweet daughter-in-law though.
I'm not usually into Bollywood family dramas, but Daadi Ki Shaadi seems like a feel-good movie. Riddhima saying she was skeptical at first is relatable—many of us would hesitate with three weeks' notice. Glad she took the plunge. Neetu Kapoor is a legend, and the duo must have been fun to watch.
We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.