Mumbai: Actor Sharad Kapoor became emotional as his four pet dogs were moved from his home to an animal welfare centre, saying he hopes to bring them back once he shifts to a new bungalow.
A video shared by his friend Hema Choudhary shows the actor speaking about the separation and expressing his wish to reunite with his pets. Hema, who runs the Mumbai-based Bezubaan Public Welfare Trust, explained that the decision was taken because the family was finding it difficult to care for all four dogs.
The dogs have been moved to a welfare centre run by YODA Mumbai, a non-profit organisation, where they will receive care.
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The decision appears to have been an emotional one for Kapoor, who described the animals as his “babies” and said he could not imagine living without them.
Sharad Kapoor says he hopes to bring his dogs back
In the video, Kapoor spoke about his current family circumstances and his plans to reunite with the dogs after moving into a new home.
“Right now, mera thoda ghar ka situation bhi hai… 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.
The actor also expressed concern about how his pets would cope with being away from him. He said the dogs were attached to him and would feel his absence.
Kapoor emphasised that the decision to move them was not an act of cruelty. He said he was an emotional person and could not support treating animals harshly.
“As an actor, I am such an emotional person. How can we be cruel to someone? We are here to love people and give love to them,” he said.
His remarks reflected his attachment to the animals and his hope that the separation would only be temporary.
Hema Choudhary explains why the dogs were moved
Hema Choudhary, who shared the video, provided details about the circumstances behind the decision.
She said Kapoor had been dealing with health and physical challenges and needed care himself. She also explained that his wife and newborn child live at the house, making it difficult for the family to manage the responsibility of looking after four dogs without additional caretakers.
According to Hema, Kapoor was reluctant to part with his pets. However, the family eventually decided that moving them to a facility where they could receive dedicated attention was necessary.
The dogs are now at the YODA Mumbai welfare centre. The organisation will look after them while Kapoor and his family manage their current circumstances.
The move highlights the practical challenges families can face when caring for multiple pets, particularly when household responsibilities or personal circumstances change. In this case, Kapoor’s emotional response also made clear that the decision was not an easy one for him.
Who is actor Sharad Kapoor?
Sharad Kapoor was born on February 13, 1976, in Kolkata, West Bengal, where he grew up in a Punjabi family. He developed an interest in theatre during his school and college years.
Apart from acting, he participated in sports, including cricket, snooker and swimming. His early interest in performing arts eventually led him towards a career in films.
Kapoor began his acting career with the 1994 film Mera Pyara Bharat. He subsequently appeared in several Hindi and Bengali films, building a career across different roles and genres.
His filmography includes Dastak, Tamanna, Josh, Lakshya and Jai Ho. He also worked behind the camera as an assistant director on Lakshmanrekha.
Role in Josh brought wider recognition
Kapoor gained wider recognition for his performance in the 2000 film Josh, which starred Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
In the film, Kapoor played a negative character, earning attention for his performance alongside the lead cast. His portrayal also earned him a Filmfare Award nomination in the Best Actor in a Negative Role category.
He later continued appearing in films, including projects in both Hindi and Bengali cinema.
While Kapoor’s professional career has included several film appearances, his recent video has drawn attention for a more personal reason: his emotional attachment to his four dogs.
For now, the pets remain at the YODA Mumbai welfare centre. Kapoor has expressed hope that he will be able to bring them home when he moves into his new bungalow, making the separation a potentially temporary arrangement.