Smooth ‘n’ rich as dark chocolate, bold ‘n’ brilliant like fine red wine… Shahid Kapoor’s performances are always outof-the-box, layered and truly amazing. Is Padmavati going to be another feather in his cap? Is he insecure as an actor? Is he happy with his journey? … Presenting the versatile SHAHID KAPOOR.
From a stupendous act in Kaminey to an incredible stint in Haider; from the high voltage OTT Tommy Singh in Udta Punjab, to bringing in a quiet dignity, courage and regal tone to his character as Maharawal Ratan Singh in the magnum opus Padmavati, he has proved that he is indeed Bollywood’s best and in a league of his own.
Perhaps it’s in his genes or maybe it’s his passion for his art but Shahid Kapoor has been quietly weaving his magic in the film industry and coming out with some mind-blowing performances.
But if you think he believes in tomtomming this to the world and sundry, think again! Understated even to the extent of being restrained, Shahid doesn’t let his PR machinery go on an overdrive to announce his exploits, instead he lets his films talk volumes about his talent.Read on as Shahid Kapoor candidly talks about his magnum opus Padmavati, controversies and rumours, life as an actor and of course, his cute as a button daughter Misha.
Congratulations Shahid, the first look of Padmavati is fabulous! And you especially have brought in a lot of dignity and subtleness to your character. So how was the experience of working in Padmavati?
Padmavati has now been one year of a journey. And I think this year has been dedicated entirely to my baby Misha and Padmavati. Padmavati is a huge part of my journey and is very close to my heart because I’ve literally put my blood and sweat into the film. It’s also my first experience working with Mr Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and I think words would fail to express how much gratitude I have towards him for teaching me everything and helping me in becoming this character. I also would like to say that it really is a privilege to play Maharawal Ratan Singh, a Rajput king who was a great warrior and a great king.
This story is from the November 2017 edition of STARDUST INDIA.
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