Proud Anil Kapoor Reveals Daughter Sonam Bought First Home Without His Financial Help
Veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor opened up about daughter Sonam Kapoor’s fierce financial independence early in her career, revealing that the actress purchased her very first home entirely with her own money without taking a single rupee from him. Speaking during an episode of his newly hosted Star Plus game show India Ke Top 1%, which streams weekly on JioHotstar with interactive play-along features, the seasoned actor reflected on his daughter's work ethic and disciplined savings habits. The candid revelation emerged during a heartfelt discussion with television star Rupali Ganguly of Anupamaa fame, where both actors examined how homeownership represents self-reliance, empowerment, and emotional security for women across India.
'India Ke Top 1%' Dialogue: Rupali Ganguly Sparks Conversation on Women's Financial Autonomy
The heartfelt conversation unfolded when guest Rupali Ganguly drew parallels between real-world female empowerment and her iconic television character Anupama's lifelong dream of owning a home of her own, emphasizing how having property in a woman's own name fosters true dignity and security. Responding to the sentiment, Anil Kapoor took visible pride in highlighting that Sonam insisted on charting the exact same self-made path rather than relying on familial wealth. The veteran star recounted how Sonam set a personal benchmark right at the start of her journey in Mumbai, choosing to accumulate savings step by step and acquiring her first apartment strictly from the remuneration she generated through hard work in the film industry.
From Singapore Graduate and SLB’s Assistant on 'Black' to A-List Stardom
Tracing Sonam Kapoor’s professional climb, Anil Kapoor detailed how the actress returned to Mumbai after completing her academic studies in Singapore and immediately sought real-world film production experience on studio sets. Rather than chasing instant stardom, she started from the ground up by working behind the camera as an assistant director under filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali on his critically acclaimed 2005 drama Black. Recognizing her screen presence and discipline, Bhansali later launched her as a leading lady opposite Ranbir Kapoor in the 2007 romantic musical Saawariya. From those foundational earnings, Sonam diligently built up her personal savings to buy her first flat, eventually cementing her position as a mainstream Bollywood powerhouse with defining performances in commercial and critical triumphs like Raanjhanaa, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and the National Award-winning biographical thriller Neerja.
