In the glitzy world of Bollywood, where on-screen chemistry often steals the show, few know about the adorable childhood moment between Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. Long before they dazzled audiences in films like ABCD 2 and Street Dancer 3D, an 8-year-old Shraddha made a bold move that left young Varun scampering away in fright.
It all happened on a film set in Mumbai, where both stars accompanied their actor fathers. While playing, the kids wandered up a hill. Shraddha, ever the playful one, decided to confess her ‘feelings’ in a quirky way. She told Varun, ‘You love I,’ which backwards meant ‘I love you.’ The innocent Varun, clearly uncomfortable, blurted out, ‘I don’t like girls,’ and bolted down the hill.
Shraddha herself shared this heartwarming tale during a YouTube interview, painting a picture of their innocent antics. Today, their professional pairing in hits like Stree 2’s special appearance continues to charm fans, turning that childhood ‘proposal’ into a nostalgic highlight.
Shraddha’s journey in Bollywood kicked off with the 2010 release of Teen Patti, but it was 2013’s Aashiqui 2 opposite Aditya Roy Kapur that catapulted her to stardom. Playing Aarohi Shirke to his Rahul Jaykar, the film chronicled a tragic love story of a singer battling alcoholism who nurtures his love’s talent. The movie’s success earned Shraddha multiple award nominations and set the stage for blockbusters like Ek Villain, Baaghi, Half Girlfriend, Stree, Chhichhore, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, and more.
From playground confessions to silver screen magic, Shraddha and Varun’s story reminds us how Bollywood’s biggest stars started as kids with big dreams and even bigger laughs.