'Josh' actor Sharad Kapoor appeals for work
What's the story
Sharad Kapoor, who shot to fame as the antagonist Prakash Sharma in Shah Rukh Khan's Josh (2000), is currently battling a difficult time. The actor recently broke down on camera while talking about his four pet dogs being moved to a welfare center. The dogs were shifted temporarily due to Kapoor's health issues, as per his friend Hema Choudhary, founder of Bezubaan Public Welfare Trust. Kapoor also appealed for work in a candid video.
Dog reunion
Kapoor hopes to reunite with his dogs soon
Despite the temporary separation, Kapoor has no intention of permanently giving up his dogs.
In an emotional video, he expressed how hard it has been for him and said he hopes to bring them back when he moves into a new house.
"After this house, when I get my new bungalow, I am going to tell YODA, 'Please give my babies back because I cannot live without them,'" he said.
Injury details
Kapoor away from work due to leg injury
In another video shared by actor Jaya Bhattacharya, Kapoor revealed that he has been away from acting due to a leg injury.
He hurt his leg while playing football in Barcelona, admitting he was overconfident about his skills. A collision with another player resulted in the injury.
He shared, "This one black guy...uska pair kahi touch hua aur touch hote hi main samajh gaya ki...bhaisaab ne kaam kar diya."
His doctor has advised him to take two months for recovery.
Work appeal
Actor not looking for financial help but good roles
While recovering, Kapoor is eager to return to work.
He clarified that he isn't looking for financial help but wants good roles and an opportunity to return to the screen.
"I want to appeal to the centre that I am just looking for good work. And I need your support... A little bit of moral support is also enough for me. I am a brilliant actor and you know that. For a fact. Money is not the issue."
Career overview
Looking forward to resuming work in January
The actor is hopeful of resuming work by January and is open to projects across films, television, and OTT platforms, including Netflix and JioHotstar.
Kapoor, who started his acting journey with Dastak in 1996, has also appeared in films like Lakshya, LOC: Kargil, and Jai Ho.
He was also a part of Wanted, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, and Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani.