Mumbai: In a heart-warming display of industry solidarity, Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Sonu Sood have stepped forward to assist veteran actor Sharad Kapoor, who recently made a public appeal for work and financial aid. Known for his memorable negative roles in the late 1990s and 2000s, Kapoor recently revealed that he is going through a severe moral, mental, and financial crisis.
According to a report by ABP News, the 48-year-old actor, best remembered as Prakash Sharma in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Josh”, took to social media to share a video detailing his struggles. In his emotional plea directed at senior industry figures, including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Akshay Kumar, he stated, “Please help me. I need work. I appeal to all my senior actors and bosses to please help me. I am a big fan of all my actors and always look up to them as heroes.”
Following the viral appeal, Salman Khan personally reached out to Kapoor to check on his well-being and has reportedly assured him of his support during this challenging phase.
Meanwhile, actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood, widely recognised for his humanitarian efforts, has also taken concrete steps to help. Kapoor recently suffered a severe leg injury while playing football in Barcelona, Spain, which has temporarily restricted his mobility and added to his distress. Reacting to the situation, Sood arranged for a dedicated medical team to visit Kapoor and provide necessary treatment for his injured leg.
Sharad Kapoor made his Bollywood debut in 1994 with “Mera Pyara Bharat” but shot to fame with his critically acclaimed villainous turn in the 2000 hit “Josh”, which earned him a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Villain. Over his decades-long career, he has appeared in several notable Hindi and Bengali films, including “Dastak”, “LOC: Kargil”, “Lakshya”, and the Salman Khan-starrer “Jai Ho”.
While Kapoor has been advised bed rest for his injury, the timely intervention of his former co-stars has brought a ray of hope for the actor’s recovery and potential return to the silver screen.