Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is on the verge of making history as the oldest Kapoor woman to step into the world of acting. At 45, she is set to make her debut in the upcoming film 'Daadi Ki Shaadi', starring alongside her mother, Neetu Kapoor, and comedian-actor Kapil Sharma. However, the path to her debut was anything but conventional. It began not with a formal audition or a screenplay narration, but with two women laughing heartily at the very notion.
In a candid conversation ahead of the film's release on May 8, 2026, Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, and director Ashish R. Mohan shared the charming, entirely unplanned story behind this mother-daughter casting.
Neetu Kapoor's Initial Reaction
Speaking to SCREEN, Neetu Kapoor recalled her immediate response when she received a call about Riddhima's potential role. 'When I got a call asking if Riddhima would do this film, I laughed loudly and said, "Riddhima? Movies? No, no." Then I put the phone down and thought, how can I make the decision on her behalf? So I called Riddhima and asked if she would do the film. She laughed even more than I did and then said, "Why not?"'
Kapil Sharma on the Organic Casting Decision
Kapil Sharma revealed that Riddhima's name emerged naturally during the casting process. The team's only real uncertainty was whether she would agree. 'When the casting for the daughter's role was being discussed, the team said there is one character left, who should play Neetu ji's daughter? Everyone thought of Riddhima at the same time. But the doubt in everyone's mind was the same: will Riddhima agree? And then when she came, her very first shot on the first day was so natural. It is in your blood,' Kapil said, addressing Riddhima directly.
How Neetu Kapoor Joined 'Daadi Ki Shaadi'
Signing Neetu Kapoor was equally unplanned and serendipitous. Kapil Sharma revealed that Neetu's initial stance was clear. 'When director Ashish went to Neetu ma'am to give the narration, she told him — I will not do a film for money, I do not need work, I am in a family space right now.'
Director Ashish R. Mohan took over the story. 'I asked Neetu ma'am how long she wanted the narration to be. I told her it could be wrapped up in half an hour or stretch to three hours. We began narrating, and it ended up lasting two hours and forty minutes. She listened to the entire thing. After the narration, she said, "I still don't know whether I will do the film or not, but this film should definitely be made." We got into the car, and within 15–20 minutes, we received a call saying Neetu ji was doing the film,' he said.
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni on Her Debut at 45
For Riddhima, the experience carries emotional weight beyond the debut itself. 'It truly feels surreal and deeply emotional. There's a sense of everything coming full circle. I know my father is always with me, blessing me in anything and everything that I choose to do. That thought gives me a lot of strength and comfort,' she told SCREEN.
More About 'Daadi Ki Shaadi'
Directed by Ashish R. Mohan, 'Daadi Ki Shaadi' is a family entertainer built around relationships, emotions, and light-hearted drama. The ensemble cast includes Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, R. Sarathkumar, Yograj Singh, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Aditi Mittal, Nikhat Khan, Vidhaan Sharma, and Swarna Pandey. The film releases in cinemas on May 8, 2026, and also marks Neetu Kapoor's return to the big screen after four years.
