{
  "id": 19998987,
  "title": "Shah Rukh Khan’s Josh co-star Sharad Kapoor lands Hollywood debut after viral appeal for work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/shah-rukh-khans-josh-co-star-sharad-kapoor-lands-hollywood-debut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T15:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khans-josh-co-star-sharad-kapoor-lands-hollywood-debut-after-viral-appeal-for-work-1.500747513"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sharad Kapoor, a notable actor from the 2000 film Josh alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has announced his impending Hollywood debut. Kapoor's decision to make his film industry jump to America was prompted by a viral video where he called out for acting opportunities. The actor explained that he had been absent from the screen for the past two to three years and was seeking to reestablish his career.\n\nKapoor also revealed the reason behind his temporary departure from his four pet dogs, stating that a leg injury sustained during a football game in Barcelona made it difficult for him to provide proper care. The injury, he said, prevented him from caring for his pets, cleaning the house, and taking them out for proper exercise. Kapoor consulted with Dr. Anand Joshi, an orthopedic surgeon, who advised him to take two months of bed rest to recover from the injury.\n\nLeaving his pets at an animal shelter was only a temporary arrangement until he fully recovered. Kapoor has since sold his current home to move to a larger property, Mud Island, which has seven bedrooms and ample space for his dogs. He plans to move there once he is fully recovered. Kapoor emphasized that his appeal for work was not a plea for financial assistance nor a criticism of his fellow actors. Instead, he noted that his industry was full of familiar faces and that he did not seek monetary help or choose projects based on monetary factors.\n\nIn addition to his Hollywood debut, Kapoor confirmed that he has received an offer for a film to be shot in January, marking his Hollywood debut. However, he also clarified that he intends to continue working in Bollywood alongside his international projects. Kapoor stated that badmouthing each other harms the industry as a whole, and he intended to continue working in India once he fully recovers.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Actor Sharad Kapoor, known for playing a negative role in Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's 2000 film 'Josh', has revealed that he is set to make his Hollywood debut in January, following a viral video in which he appealed for work. The actor has also clarified why he temporarily left his four pet dogs at an animal shelter, explaining that a leg injury sustained while playing…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Sharad Kapoor breaks silence on viral video, appeals for work: ‘Money is not the issue’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/sharad-kapoor-breaks-silence-on-viral-video-appeals-for-work-money-is",
        "published": "2026-11-14T05:54:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Money Is Not The Issue': Sharad Kapoor Appeals To CINTAA For Work After His Viral Videos Spark Financial Concerns – VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/money-is-not-the-issue-sharad-kapoor-appeals-to-cintaa-for-work-after",
        "published": "2026-11-14T06:34:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}