Shahid Kapoor and Ayushmann get together for Udta Punjab!

Shahid Kapoor’s next big project is Udta Punjab and we’ve already been hearing lots of things about this very special movie to be directed by Abhishek Chaubey. There were going to be two main leads in the movie and while until recently, it was thought to be Emraan Hashmi who’s going to play the other guy, a development took place in this matter and Ayushmann Khorana got roped in instead.
So now, Udta Punjab is going to have Shahid Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurana share the screen space for the first ever time. And that’s one really interesting combo, considering how they’re both such creative and talented actors with some nice movies in their career record.
But sadly, it won’t be until the middle of 2015 that Udta Punjab is going to begin as Sasha’s got Shandar and Farzi in his hands at the moment, keeping him super busy!

Source:http://bollywood.celebden.com/2014/11/29/shahid-kapoor-ayushmann-get-together-udta-punjab/

Shahid Kapoor wraps 'Shandaar' shoot, visits British Museum to see first edition of 'Hamlet'

Shahid Kapoor, who had been busy shooting for Shandaar in London, delayed his return by a day as he wanted to visit British Museum in London.
In one of their sections of the British Museum called Quotro they have the originals of the first edition of 'Hamlet'. Shahid was extremely eager to go and have a look at the copy.
He has lived the role of Hamlet and was applauded for his role as Hamlet in Haider. The ace actor has been reading up a lot on Shakespeare and his plays, and has been taking a keen interest in that genre of drama.
It was the first time ever that he has played such an intense grey and moving performance.
Shahid Kapoor received a a lot of appreciation for his fantastic performance.

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shahid-kapoor-wraps-shandaar-shoot-visits-british-museum-to-see-first-edition-of-hamlet-2038949

It's Official! Shahid Kapoor To Star In Magadheera Remake In Bollywood

Sajid Nadiadwala got immense success with his debut directorial, Kick starring Salman Khan which was a Hindi remake of Telugu film of the same name. After obtaining huge success with his very first directorial venture, Sajid is all set to start work on his second project and for that he has picked up yet another Telugu flick to be remade in Hindi.

Sajid has chose to remake Ram Charan Teja and Kajal Aggarwal starrer 2007 Telugu blockbuster Magadheera. A lot of speculation regarding the main lead had been going around, it was said that Hrithik Roshan would be reprising the role of Ram Charan but now it has been announced that Shahid Kapoor is the lucky star who will be essaying the role of Ram Charan in the Hindi version. While the hero as been confirmed, the search for the leading lady is still on and Sajid is also currently busy working on the script of the Hindi version. Shahid is currently committed to Vikas Bahl's Shaandar, Raj and Krishna DK's Farji and Abhishek Chaubey's untitled project, so it looks like, the actor may take quite some time to don the warrior avatar the fans are so eager to see.

Source: http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2014/shahid-kapoor-to-star-in-magadheera-remake-165588.html

Shahid Kapoor roped in for 'Magadheera' remake, confirms Sajid Nadiadwala

It's been quite sometime that there have numerous talks doing the rounds about Sajid Nadiadwala's upcoming film - a remake of the successful Tamil blockbuster Magadheera. But now, the Kick director has confirmed to a leading website, that Shahid Kapoor will be the leading hero in his Hindi remake of the film
The original film, stars Ram Charan and Sajid had acquired the rights of the film long time back. Celebrating 60 years of his production house, Sajid confirmed roping in Shahid for playing Ram Charan's role in the remake.
The scripting for the film will begin around April 2015 and the film will go on floors by the end of next year. Shahid who's busy shooting for Shandaar now, will move on to Farzi and then will shoot for Magadheera. Given that the original is one of the most technically advanced films made in the south film industry, Sajid is taking keen interest in making Magadheera's Hindi version a magnum opus.

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shahid-kapoor-roped-in-for-magadheera-remake-confirms-sajid-nadiadwala-2037208

Shahid Kapoor-Alia Bhatt wrap-up SHAANDAAR schedule

Vikas Bahl's SHAANDAAR starring Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt has wrapped up its last schedule in Poland.  

Actor Shahid Kapoor shared on a micro-blogging site, “And we have wrapped this gigantic shaandaar schedule ... home sweet home here I come ... not to all 5 mill of u guys gratitude and love.”

Actress Alia Bhatt also confirmed on a micro-blogging site, “Aaaaah last day of shoot for #Shaandaar !!! Can't believe the outdoor is now over :( .. BUT on the flip side home time very soooooooon :D.”
Jointly produced by Phantom Films and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, SHAANDAAR is slated to release in 2015.

Source:http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/14/nov/22-news-shahid-kapoor-alia-bhatt-wrap-up-shaandaar-schedule-101406.asp

I have become selective: Shahid Kapoor

While the likes of Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra are on hoardings, TV, and magazines selling everything from clothes, colas and cars, Shahid Kapoor has not done endorsements in a while.
The Haider actor explains why the sudden full stop, "I have become a little selective. I think I have done work for ten years. I did some right things, and some wrong things. Now it's been a very different start -- and its very weird -- because exactly ten years later it's like a round two has started, so it's a new phase in my career. I am very happy that the last two decisions that I took have gone right. I have a very good set of people around me and an amazing team that are helping me take better decisions rather than stupid actor decisions which we all tend to take. So now is the time where that period of growth has started. It's a new direction and everything is going to be afresh because I feel I am a new person today than what I was and I think that will reflect in every part in what I do. film or ad."
While most top actors are now producing films, he has stayed away from it, choosing to purely act. He explains, "I want to produce films. I want to because I am doing that as an actor, I am choosing to support and participate in films which I believe should be big. Haider was one such example which worked for me. Mausam was an example which didn't work for me but it was the same thought. It was pretty much the same. I really believe a film like this should be made and so I want to participate in it and support it, so that's something I want to do and I am doing that as an actor anyway."
Argue that producing a film is different from being part of a film just to ensure it gets made, especially when it comes to sharing the profits. He counters, "I was a 33% partner in Haider. We are all equal partners - Me and Vishal Sir and UTV - but that's also because we didn't want to burden the film with our cost. If we had burdened it with our complete fees, then it would have become too expensive a film and we would never be able to make as honest a film. Then we would have had to put two songs and people would have convinced us that 'abhi dekho aapko yeh karna padega.' As for making money...that is really something which happens eventually. I have seen that in the biggest stars in this country. They have never run after money. They have always made career decisions which are going to take them forward and money has been a byproduct of that. I can go dance at a show, I can do an endorsement, make an appearance and make money, so there are various ways to make money.'
One of the benefits of being a producer is to fudge figures. Most top actors add crores to their collections to make their films seem like bigger hits, save Salman. He laughs, "Have you seen the business Salman's films do? He doesn't have to fudge figures. Not everybody does it, but a lot of people. I have never fudged my figures even now when people have asked me to. Why do it? No point, people know, industry knows, you know. Eventually everybody gets to know it's very embarrassing."

Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-have-become-selective-shahid-kapoor-2036653

Haider: Shahid Kapoor wants to keep the skull as memento

Vishal Bhardwaj has given Shahid Kapoor some of the best roles of his career and Haider is yet another example of Shahid's exemplary acting skills. The actor has received applause for his performance and Shahid feels that Haider is one of the closest films to his heart.

Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shahid-kapoor-haider-vishal-bhardwaj-skull-memento/1/402863.html

 

 

So much so that the actor wants to keep the skull from the film as a memento. He has also made a request to Vishal Bhardwaj for the same.
According to a leading website, Shahid said, "Haider is a special film for me which is why I want a memento to remind me of one of my most challenging performances. And what better than the skull? It is the monologue people has long associated with Shakespeare's Hamlet. That is the scene I hope will make Haider memorable too. That is the reason I have asked Vishal sir for it."
The skull is an important prop in the film and thus holds a special place in Shahid's heart.

Source:http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shahid-kapoor-haider-vishal-bhardwaj-skull-memento/1/402863.html

Read more at: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/shahid-kapoor-haider-vishal-bhardwaj-skull-memento/1/402863.html

 

 

Why Shahid never questions his director

While some actors bring in their own inputs for a character, there are others who go with what the director has to say. Shahid Kapoor admits that he falls into the second category. The actor, whose performance in his last film was lauded by many, maintains that he likes going with the director’s vision of the character.

Isn't he looking absolutely fabulous!

"I usually follow what the director has to say," he says, adding, "Once you’re on the set, you’re there as a professional, and you should do whatever is required of you. Therefore, it’s important to work with the people you connect with."

Shahid, who has worked with several directors in his over-10-year-long career, feels that questioning a director’s vision is an unnecessary thing, something he tries to avoid. "If the director says he wants to put the camera in a particular place, and the cameraman thinks otherwise, how do you choose who’s right? It’s the vision of the film-maker. I focus on understanding what the film-maker wants to say, and then I try to bring that to life," he says. 

The 33-year-old also points out that while the director is considered the captain of the ship, and his call is final, inputs by the crew, if interesting, are not completely written off either. "For example, if an assistant cameraman has an input to give, he is given a chance to voice it," he says.
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While some actors bring in their own inputs for a character, there are others who go with what the director has to say. Shahid Kapoor admits that he falls into the second category. The actor, whose performance in his last film was lauded by many, maintains that he likes going with the director’s vision of the character . I usually follow what the director has to say," he says, adding, "Once you’re on the set, you’re there as a professional, and you should do whatever is required of you. Therefore, it’s important to work with the people you connect with." Shahid, who has worked with several directors in his over-10-year-long career, feels that questioning a director’s vision is an unnecessary thing, something he tries to avoid. "If the director says he wants to put the camera in a particular place, and the cameraman thinks otherwise, how do you choose who’s right? It’s the vision of the film-maker. I focus on understanding what the film-maker wants to say, and then I try to bring that to life," he says. The 33-year-old also points out that while the director is considered the captain of the ship, and his call is final, inputs by the crew, if interesting, are not completely written off either. "For example, if an assistant cameraman has an input to give, he is given a chance to voice it," he says.

Source:http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/why-shahid-kapoor-never-questions-his-director/article1-1285629.aspx#sthash.oNCavkSi.dpuf

Shahid Kapoor bags 'People Choice Awards' at the Rome Film Festival for 'Haider'

Shahid Kapoor-starrer Haider became the first Indian film to bag People Choice Awards at the Rome Film Festival.
Undoubtedly, a huge achievement for director Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid who has played the title role. The actor who is currently shooting in the UK had tweeted, “1st festival 1st win. Too much. Wowzaaaa. People’s choice in the main category at the Rome film festival... A first for an Indian film. Proud and humbled.”
Sources say that the actor, who was present at the festival, had interacted with the audiences who showered high praises on him. “A group of cinema buffs told Shahid that he had understood and etched the character on screen beautifully. They enthusiastically spoke about how in the past renowned actors like Kenneth Branagh, Mel Gibson and Ethan Hawke, who are known for their acting strength, have essayed the role of Hamlet and Shahid has delivered a performance at the same level as them,” says a source.
Back home, the chances of his winning the National Award are also very high. In fact, there is word of him being the only choice for the National Awards this year. Shahid has already got a phenomenal response for his desi version of Hamlet and it will go down as his career-best performance so far. Set in Kashmir, the film is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and completes Vishal’s triology after Maqbool (2003) and Omkara (2006).

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-shahid-kapoor-bags-first-award-for-haider-2033658

Falling Sick Not An Option For Shahid Kapoor

In what could be called a bizarre incident, Shahid Kapoor got the fright of his life when he found out that his live-in domestic help was suffering from conjunctivitis! We hear that recently, when Shahid headed home from a late night flight, he rang his doorbell around 3am only to find his house help with sore eyes! Shahid apparently panicked and asked his servant to leave the house immediately.
However, before he left, Shahid allegedly asked him what all he had touched in the house, following which he called in the watchman of his building and stripped his house of everything that his house help had touched and got it packed to be given to the laundry! From door handles to coffee mugs had to be sterilised! All this so that he didn’t contract the infection which would disrupt his shoot schedule!
 

Source:http://www.masala.com/falling-sick-not-an-option-for-shahid-kapoor-183307.html

Alia Bhatt-Shahid Kapoor's Cute Selfie Moment

Shaandaar but it looks like there is something else also keeping the two busy and that is clicking selfies. Alia Bhatt who will be seen romancing Shahid Kapoor in the film Shaandaar posted two pictures on Instagram and the pictures look classic. Actress Alia Bhatt and her Shaandaar co-star Shahid Kapoor shared the first look from the sets of the film some time back and now Alia shared two pictures. Alia posted the first selfie with the caption, "And then comes the selfie ;) shahidkapoor #SHAANDAAR #nofilter (sic)."

And the other picture captioned as, "On set photography by shahidkapoor !!! #nofilter #SHAANDAAR (sic)." While, one of the pictures shows Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor together in a frame, the other one shows Alia alone. Both the pictures have black and white shades and the duo look superb together as always.

Source: http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2014/alia-bhatt-shahid-kapoor-cute-selfie-moment-163928.html

Shahid Kapoor Being Compared To Mel Gibson-Kenneth Branagh

Shahid Kapoor starrer Haider recently bagged the People Choice awards at the Rome Film Festival marking that the film is being loved by audiences across borders. It is the first time an Indian film has won this award and it is huge achievement. Infact while Shahid Kapoor was present at the festival he interacted with the audiences there who were very high on praise for the actor's work in Haider.

Infact a group of cinema buffs spoke to Shahid on how he has beautifully understood and etched the character on screen. They enthusiastically spoke about how in the past renowned actors like Kenneth Branagh, Mel Gibson and Ethan Hawke, who are known for their phenomenal acting strengths, have essayed the role of Hamlet and how Shahid has delivered a performance at power with them. Shahid was elated and humbled by the exchange.

Source: http://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2014/shahid-kapoor-being-compared-to-mel-gibson-kenneth-branagh-163948.html

Shahid Kapoor has been working extra for 'Shaandar'

Shahid Kapoor has been shooting in Leeds U.K for his upcoming film 'Shaandar' along with Alia Bhatt. However, the ace actor recently decided to attend the Rome Film Festival on an impromptu note.

For which, Shahid took special permissions from director Vikas Bahl to give him two days off. While Vikas readily agreed, Shahid ensured the shooting schedule does not get affected by his absence.

Shahid in fact made a quick visit to Rome and only stayed there briefly. Moreover, once he came back, Shahid shot for extra hours to cover up for his absence. We were told that the talented actor almost shot for 14 hours at a stretch.

For the records, 'Haider' won the People's Choice Award at the film festival and Shahid was elated and was glad he made the visit. It is a prestigious award and in fact it is for the first time an Indian film has won this award. Shahid’s spokesperson confirmed the news and added “It was a very special moment and Shahid was glad he managed to visit the film festival along with Vishal (Bhardwaj) sir."

Shahid has been basking in the praises for his performance in Haider. The Rome film festival marks how the film is also getting acknowledged internationally.

Source:http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/117973.html