Shahid Kapoor: I regret not doing Rang De Basanti!

Shahid Kapoor gave a path-breaking performance in Haider this year. Apart from establishing his position as a credible actor, Haider is also likely to bring Shahid awards this year. At the Actors’ Round-table hosted by Rajeev Masand the actor got candid about his journey in Bollywood.
He said that he missed an amazing opportunity by not agreeing to do Rang De Basanti. He was quoted saying, “I regret not doing Rang De Basanti.” Shahid even spoke about how he was extremely nervous to act with Pankaj Kapur in Shaandaar and even ended up over acting at times just to not be overshadowed by his father!
Shahid was joined by Nawazzudin Siddiqui, Varun Dhawan and Riteish Deshmukh at the round table and each had their share of embarrassing stories and memorable anecdotes which have played a big role in their respective careers.

Source:http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/shahid-kapoor-i-regret-not-doing-rang-de-basanti/

Shahid Kapoor To Romance Kriti Sanon

After Haider its Farzi for Shahid Kapoor. Shahid’s upcoming movie Farzi is all set to go on the floors in February 2015.

Shahid will be playing a white – collar criminal role in the movie. Kriti Sanon, who was Tiger Shroff‘s leading lady in ‘Heropanti’, will play the female lead.
According to the reports, film was expected to go on floors by January beginning. As Shahid has just wrapped up Shaandaar with Alia Bhatt, the directors thought to give some time before he can begin with this film.

Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK will direct the movie. The duo had previously directed their last film Happy Ending together. The film had created poor box office performance.
Shahid will be seen first time romancing with Kriti Sanon in their upcoming movie.
We hope it brings out best for Shahid Kapoor with his first 2015 movie.

Source:https://in.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/shahid-kapoor-romance-kriti-sanon-074738366.html

Shahid Kapoor-Nawaz-Kriti Sanon's Farzi is on track for January-February start

For last 8-10 days, there have been some rumors floating around Shahid Kapoor's next film, Farzi, being shelved. Reason for that was attributed to not-so-happy response to Happy Ending which was directed by Raj and DK, who were supposed to kick-start Farzi early next year. However as has turned out, this too has been yet another plain and simple speculation with no basis to it.

"I am wondering where is the so-called news, which is nothing but plain speculation, coming from," says Raj Nidimoru, "It is as random as it gets. The film is certainly on and we are in pre-production."

"We did take a small break before starting on preparation," adds Krishna DK, who was traveling for a few days while he celebrated his birthday, "Even after we lock the final script, we usually take two to three months aside just for the preparation. It isn't any different for Farzi."

As a matter of fact work is on in full swing for this Eros production, what with secondary cast being put together and production design being on.

"And since we are on it, let us dispel another myth around the film. No, it isn't about internet hacking, as is another rumor making the rounds," says Raj, "The film is very contemporary and is set in today's time and scenario. Also, it is not a remake of any film, it is truly original. The film has a very big canvas to it and also has a slight action and satirical humor."

They are not bogged down by the fact that the exact date for the start of film's shoot is yet to be finalized.

"There was never any fixed start date. It was always decided that once Shahid and Nawaz are done with their current projects, we will start Farzi," says DK, "In January or at maximum February, we would be on."

Meanwhile Kriti Sanon, the leading lady of the film, is already looking forward to the film going on floors. Even as she gets ready for her part, she says, "It is a totally new part for a female protagonist. I am kicked enough to get going soon."

That should settle it once for and all. 

Source:http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/3578595/sorttype/What%27s_New/Shahid-Kapoor-Nawaz-Kriti-Sanon%27s-Farzi-is-on-track-for-January-February-start

Alia Bhatt Chooses Shahid Kapoor Over Farhan Akhtar?

Due to dates problem Alia Bhatt gets in to deliberation, which involves her, father Mahesh Bhatt also.

The talented and first choice of every director, Alia Bhatt chooses to do Abhishek Chaubey’s ‘Udata Punjab’ over Rock On 2 in 2015. Alia plays lead role opposite to Shahid Kapoor after doing her first movie ‘Shaandar’ with him.
It was said Abhishek Chaubey had offered Priyanka Chopra as a lead for Udta Punjab opposite to Shahid.
At the same time Alia was offered Shujaat Saudagar’s Rock On 2 but due to same timing of shoot Alia Bhatt choose Udta Punjab and not Rock On 2.

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It is possible that Alia Bhatt choose choose to do Udta Punjab because Rock On 2 has an ensemble cast which would give less importance to her role. Alia Bhatt was offered role of that girl of the band member who replaces Luke Kenny whose character died in ‘Rock On’.
Alia Bhatt says she wanted some challenging movie like Udta Punjab which test her abilities and where its chance again to be opposite to Shahid, then why not?
With every success out from Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, 2 States, Highway and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Alia Bhatt is full of movie offers and every director’s first choice.

Mean While Ali Bhatt’s shooting with Shahid Kapoor for ‘Shaandar’ has wrapped up. We wish Alia Bhatt all the best for her upcoming movies and decisions to choose right movie pays off well.

Source:https://in.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/alia-bhatt-chooses-shahid-kapoor-over-farhan-akhtar-031216077.html

Shahid Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut- the hottest vegetarians of B-Town

The race is on. PETA — People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals – is holding their annual competition to determine who is the hottest vegetarian male and female celeb. And leading the pack are none other than Kangana Ranaut and Shahid Kapur. The contest which is open till December 26, on PETAIndia.com invites people to vote for their top choice. The list of names includes not just Bollywood actors but prominent names from Hollywood, business personalities, politicians, musicians, models and more.
Kangana who won Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity last year as well had said she gave up meat as she found vegetarian food more organic.
Sachin Bangera, PETA India Manager of Media and Celebrity Projects says, “These stars prove that being vegetarian is super-sexy. Kangana has remained a winning choice due to her hit movie Queen and also since she has a large fan following. Shahid, was named PETA Asia-Pacific’s Sexiest Vegetarian Man in 2011 and his popularity has soared post his big release this year. He has maintained a great physique while being on a vegetarian diet. Most of the celebrities on our list, have done campaigns for the organisation before. And it really helps when celebrities talk about the cause.”
The winners of the poll will be announced on December 30 after taking into account the number of votes received as well as PETA’s assessment of the popularity and attractiveness of the celebrity. Other runners-up for the title include currently in second place, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by Amitabh Bachchan and R Madhavan amongst the males. While the female list second ranking is Rekha, then Jacqueline Fernandez and Neha Dhupia

SourcE:http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/shahid-kapoor-and-kangana-ranaut-the-hottest-vegetarians-of-b-town/

Dear Shahid Kapoor, thank you for giving us Haider in 2014!

The actor impressed the critics as well as the audiences with his powerful performance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s desi adaptation of of Hamlet

It won’t be a surprise if Shahid Kapoor walks away with the maximum Best Actor trophies, come award season next year. Why shouldn’t he ? Shahid’s risk of taking on one of literature’s most daunting characters paid off big time! I still remember the chatter in trade circles when Shahid signed Haider. “Risk le raha hai!”, “Who will want to watch a Shakespeare adaptation”, “Is he crazy to come on the same day as Hrithik?”, these were some of PG-13 comments I can share. Not everyone was happy or convinced that Shahid could pull this off. In fact I remember during my interview with an A-list star asking me, “Ye Haider kya hai?“, when we were discussing forthcoming releases. His producer turned director friend who sat next to me chimed in, “Yeh mat likhna interview mein!” Of course I censored that bit, but what struck me was the fact how the situation had suddenly turned to Shahid v/s Rest of the industry. It was as if every trade expert had already made a coffin (pun intended) for the film to it’s own tune of the Aao na!
Shahid wasn’t the sorts to succumb to peer pressure and throw the towel in so easily. He ferociously promoted Haider, without overselling the film but never ever underplaying the sharpness of his character. Shahid had become Haider, and I don’t mean the physical attribute of just shaving his head off, he was living that part. Those close to him would tell stories of his obsession with this film and how much he wanted people to spend their money and watch it. Despite Bang Bang being the safe bet that weekend, Haider emerged as the dark horse of 2014.
Not everyone liked the film, there were politicial hues given to the film post release and debates on prime time about how the film is anti-Indian, everyone wanted to discuss Haider, talk about that climax, describe their favourite scene, do their own rendition of Bismil, it had become the cool film to talk about in colleges, review it in those cigarette breaks, share on Facebook statuses and Twitter. “Kya tune Haider dekhi?” suddenly became the question of the moment.
What Shahid needs to take home from the success of Haider is the fact that its time for him to take risks, not the ones where he rescues Sonakshi Sinha from the clutches of a lecherous Sonu Sood in R…Rajkumar, but the kind of gamble where he works with directors and a cast who will challenge him each day. He should still continue doing this Dhating gravity defying pelvic thrusts and play the quintessential lover boy, but we want more Haiders from Shahid. We prefer the mad Shahid in the mike test 1..2..3..scene to the one who rescues his lady love from a Sonu Sood!

Source:http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/dear-shahid-kapoor-thank-you-for-giving-us-haider-in-2014/

Shahid Kapoor: 'Haider is my toughest role yet'

Shahid Kapoor has described Haider as the most challenging film of his career.

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film is a Hindi adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Writing on Twitter, Kapoor said: "Its a wrap on Haider... Only when you play hamlet you realise what a complex part it is. Probably my toughest yet!!

"And where does the bus go from here. No clue yet. Deep deep house and very very comfy sofa for now," he added.

In an interview with Digital Spy, Bhardwaj revealed he felt Kapoor was well-suited to the demanding role.

The 33-year-old star famously shaved his head for the role.

The film also stars Shraddha Kapoor who plays a news reporter, Irrfan Khan, Tabu and Kay Kay Menon.

Haider is scheduled to release on September 12.

Source:: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/news/a559160/shahid-kapoor-haider-is-my-toughest-role-yet.html?rss#~oZhiUK7A7oLk0f#ixzz3MjCO5MF5

Shahid Kapoor-Alia Bhatt finally wrap-up SHAANDAAR shoot

Star cast Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have finally wrapped-up SHAANDAAR shoot! After finishing the different schedules of the film, Shahid and Alia were shooting for SHAANDAAR songs.
As the shoot ends, Alia Bhatt got nostalgic and she wrote on a micro-blogging site, ""And one more journey comes to an end.. Last night of shoot for #shaandaar ... Will be hoping this night never ends.. too much pain :("
While, Shahid seemed in a jolly mood as he posted, "Good to be out in the day loving the day drive last day of shoot left on SHAANDAAR can't believe it."
Directed by Vikas Bahl, SHAANDAAR, producer under Dharma Productions and Phantom Films, is all set to hit the screens in 2015.

Source:https://in.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/shahid-kapoor-alia-bhatt-finally-wrap-shaandaar-shoot-135926283.html

Shahid Kapoor: I have never said no to working with Kareena Kapoor Khan!

Once the hottest couple of Bollywood, parted ways in their personal lives but might have decided to come back together for movie!
Actor Shahid Kapoor, who once dated actress Kareena Kapoor, has said that he has never refused to work with the latter and that he is not sure about her joining the cast of Udta Punjab.
Rumours are abuzz that Shahid and Kareena have been signed for Udta Punjab to be helmed by director Abhishek Chaubey.
On being asked about pairing with Kareena, Shahid said: “I have never said no (to working with Kareena Kapoor)…”
“In Udta Punjab, I am there and that’s all I know. Rest the film’s producer and director will reveal when the time will come,” he added.
Shahid and Kareena, who dated for more than four years, broke up in 2007. Together, they worked in films like Fida, 36 China Town, Milenge Milenge and Chup Chup Ke, among others.
Post break-up, their last movie together was Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met, which was a runaway success.
Currently, Shahid is shooting for Vikas Bahl’s Shaandaar.

Source:http://www.internationalreporter.com/News-33653/shahid-kapoor-i-have-never-said-no-to-working-with-kareena-kapoor-khan.html

Shahid Kapoor clears the air about Kareena

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who once dated actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, has said that he has never refused to work with the latter and that he is not sure about her joining the cast of Udta Punjab.

Rumours are abuzz that Kapoor and Kareena have been signed for Udta Punjab, which will be directed by Abhishek Chaubey.

On being asked about pairing with Kareena, Kapoor said: “I have never said no [to working with Kareena]”

“In Udta Punjab, I am there and that’s all I know. [The] rest the film’s producer and director will reveal when the time will come,” he added.

Source:http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/india/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-clears-the-air-about-kareena-1.1429441

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor to re-unite for 'Udta Punjab'?

Well, we are sure you are as much shocked as we were after hearing the news! But it is almost official that the ex-lovers Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor are coming together yet again for their next film - Udta Punjab.
After Emraan Hashmi walked out and Ayushmann Khurrana was cast in the film, Alia Bhatt was signed on to play the leading lady opposite Sasha in Abhishek Chaubey's film. But now we hear that the director has been meeting and trying to cajole Kareena for another role in his film.
Although Kareena and Shahid wont play lovers in the film, they will share screen space. Shahid will romance his Shaandar co-star Alia Bhatt while Kareena will play a different role.
Given that previously Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone came together after their split for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and shattered box office records, anticipation is high from this one as well.

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kareena-kapoor-and-shahid-kapoor-to-re-unite-for-udta-punjab-2044861

Shahid Kapoor & Kareena in a movie together?

Of late grapevines have it that director Abhishek Chaubey might be successful in doing an unexpected feat - that is, to bring together ex-lovers Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor-Khan, in his next project titled ‘Udta Punjab’.

Already we had Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone setting an impressive example in ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, by proving that ex-couple can still work wonders on big screen. However it remains to see whether Shahid and Kareena, who created blockbuster together with ‘Jab We Met’, will indeed come together now.

Talks are there that Abhishek Chaubey’s film will not have these two stars as a couple. Instead, Alia Bhatt will feature opposite Shahid. Hmmm, interesting...

Source:http://www.indiaglitz.com/Shahid-Kapoor-&-Kareena-In-A-Movie-Together-hindi-news-121243

Why was Bebo uncomfortable at sangeet ceremony of Manish Malhotra's niece?

 Several stars went on the stage to shake the leg with Manish as Mika Singh crooned his chartbusters. When it was Bebo's turn, Mika began singing 'Mauja Hee Mauja' from her film 'Jab We Met' (2007).

It was unintentional, but guests felt that Kareena Kapoor Khan appeared a tad uncomfortable while dancing on the song which stared her ex-flame Shahid Kapoor.

The video has found its way on internet and Kareena is visibly uncomfortable dancing to the song.

Other celebrities, who attended the sangeet ceremony held on Saturday, were Karisma, Kajol, Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra.

Bollywood divas like Rekha, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Twinkle Khanna, Vidya Balan and actor Akshay Kumar attended the reception held on Monday.

Source:http://post.jagran.com/why-was-bebo-uncomfortable-at-sangeet-ceremony-of-manish-malhotras-niece-1418805666

Shandaar shoot stopped over non-payments to workers

The shooting of the Alia Bhatt- Shahid Kapoor film Shandaar hit a roadblock when Film Studio Setting and Allied Mazdoor Union stalled its shoot yesterday at the Essel Studios, because of the non-payment of dues of the workers.

Speaking about this, Gangeshwar Srivastav (General Secretary- Allied Mazdoor Union) had stated that the producers of Shandaar are supposed to clear their dues amounting to around Rs. 7 lakhs. Earlier while it was mentioned that the workers refused to co-operate since the makers were only ready to pay Rs. 4 lakhs, now, we hear that the entire payment has been released and the film is back on track.

Srivastav maintained that the workers have resumed shooting, further adding that they are very happy to co-operate and will soon shift to the next shooting schedule for the film. Though he expressed his concern over the delay in payments, he also claimed that if the workers are given their due, they would be more than happy to continue with their work.

Besides Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Shandaar also stars Pankaj Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor. The film will also mark the debut of Shahid's sister Sanah in Bollywood.

Source:http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/news/view/id/2856306

Award organisers want Shahid Kapoor to perform the 'Haider' monologue

Shahid Kapoor was seen performing at many award functions last year. His songs from R..Rajkumar were high on frequency and his music of his films were on high frequency. Shahid's stage performances at large are power packed and loved by audiences be it dancing or hosting (IIFA).
However this time around with the award season lurking around the corner Shahid has been receiving requests from organizers to perform the Haider Monologue on stage. Shahid’s performance in the film has received umpteenth accolades and especially the monologue was much talked about.
Taking from there a lot of award ceremony organizers have approached Shahid Kapoor to perform his monologue from Haider this season. They are keen for Shahid to package the monologue in a small 10 – 12 minute skit and in the midst of it weave the monologue.
While Shahid’s team has been discussing it with him and cajoling him to take it up the ace actor thinks otherwise.
Shahid feels rendering the monologue might be too emotionally draining for him and especially to do it at an award show. Infact before this monologue he spent time alone and went over the lines again and again in solitude. Kashmir as a place also helped set the tone of the scene
Haider was one of the most difficult films for Shahid. Shahid has performed with a lot of intensity and power and is one of his best performances of all times.

Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-award-organisers-want-shahid-kapoor-to-perform-the-haider-monologue-2042165

Shahid Kapoor reluctant to perform 'Haider' monologue at awards event?

With the awards season soon setting in, one would expect dancing on stage offers to land at Shahid Kapoor’s doorsteps.

But instead, Kapoor was recently asked to perform his now famous 'Haider' monologue on stage at an upcoming event. - See more at: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/shahid-kapoor-reluctant-to-perform-haider-monologue-at-awards-event/15822164#sthash.9vxdlmuI.dpuf

With the awards season soon setting in, one would expect dancing on stage offers to land at Shahid Kapoor’s doorsteps.

But instead, Kapoor was recently asked to perform his now famous 'Haider' monologue on stage at an upcoming event. - See more at: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/shahid-kapoor-reluctant-to-perform-haider-monologue-at-awards-event/15822164#sthash.9vxdlmuI.dpuf

With the awards season soon setting in, one would expect dancing on stage offers to land at Shahid Kapoor’s doorsteps. But instead, Kapoor was recently asked to perform his now famous 'Haider' monologue on stage at an upcoming event. - See more at: http://www.mid-day.com/articles/shahid-kapoor-reluctant-to-perform-haider-monologue-at-awards-event/15822164#sthash.9vxdlmuI.dpuf
The organisers of the awards event were keen that Shahid fit in the monologue in a 10–12 minute long skit. Last heard Shahid seemed reluctant to do it as it might get emotionally draining for him. Shaking a leg would come much easier to him.

Source:http://www.mid-day.com/articles/shahid-kapoor-reluctant-to-perform-haider-monologue-at-awards-event/15822164

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

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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

Shahid Kapoor defends Shraddha Kapoor in front of Media

Shraddha Kapoor has hit the jackpot again with ‘Ek Villain’. While her performance has received mixed reviews with some critics calling it irritating, she needs not to worry because the film is all set to join the 100 crores club. But not everything is going smoothly in her life. She recently found herself at the center of some controversy with the media photographers.
Apparently, Shraddha has been acting a bit too much starry recently as she refused to pose for photographers at several events.  Naturally the lens men were not happy with the snubbing and they in turn refused to acknowledge her at the ‘Ek Villain’ success party.  Although sources close to the actor claim that the issue has been sorted between her and the photographers, the topic came up during the trailer launch of her next film, Vishal Bharadwaj’s ‘Haider’.
During the interaction with media, Shraddha was asked about her thoughts on the boycott ‘daur’ (phase). Shraddha said, "I was waiting for this question to come up." But before she could say anything more to defend herself, her co-star from the film Shahid Kapoor jumped to her rescue. Shahid intervened and said, “Daur nahi hai (it's not a phase). It has been only about the last three-four days. Don't stretch it that much. When you say ‘daur', it sounds as if something has been going on for the past 10 years." Director Vishal Bharadwaj too joined in the defensive act. Bharadwaj smartly made a reference to a hit Mohammed Rafi song from the 1963 film ‘Taj Mahal’. He slightly altered the lyrics and said, “As they say, ‘jo baat mujhme hai meri tasveer mein nahi’. Let’s go ahead now.” At this point Shraddha broke into giggles and showed two thumbs up to signal the end of that particular topic.
Rumors regarding co-stars are nothing new in Bollywood and looks like Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor is the latest addition to that list. Although a source close to Shahid claims that the handsome actor is really fond of the pretty Shraddha. However, Shraddha may not to be interested in getting too close to Shahid because she is known to date her ‘Aashiqui 2’ co-star Aditya Roy Kapur. She recently visited the USA on a vacation with Aditya. However there is no denying the great chemistry between Shraddha and Shahid that is evident from the trailer and first look photos of ‘Haider.’ They even share a passionate kiss in one of the photos.

Source:http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/shahid-kapoor-defends-shraddha-kapoor-in-front-of-media/15144/

Box office clash: Shahid Kapoor’s 'Haider' versus Hrithik Roshan’s 'Bang Bang'

Shahid Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan are heading for an unlikely clash at the box office this October. Shahid’s Haider and Hrithik’s Bang Bang are slated to release on the same day, that’s on national holiday of Gandhi Jayanti.

As per trade sources, Haider isn’t to be blamed for this clash. The release date of the film starring Shahid Kapoor in the titular role was finalized a year back, and it is the Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif-starrer Bang Bang that has been getting delayed. Now, its makers have decided to release the movie on October 2.

“I don't think trade will get affected, because people who will watch Haider will not be able to stand Bang Bang and vice versa…” a trade analyst is quoted as saying.

Though generically different, the two films boast of high-voltage drama and action. Even though Haider is more dramatic and intense and Bang Bang more sleek and action-based -- both films have good production values. The two movies are backed by power houses. UTV (Haider) and Fox Star Studios (Bang Bang) will make sure that their film gets enough number of screens to release on. So it is to be seen which one wins big at the BO.

What’s going to work for Haider? The smashing combo of Vishal Bhardwaj and Shahid Kapoor after Kaminey. An ensemble star cast including the likes of Irrfan Khan, Tabu and Shraddha Kapoor. The movie has Kashmir as its setting, and an intriguing plotline.

What will work in Bang Bang favour? The hot pairing of Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. The exotic locations and high-octane action sequences as the movie is the official remake of the Hollywood flick Knight And Day.

While the audiences have loved the first trailer of Haider, the promo of Bang Bang is yet to come out.

Source:http://www.apunkachoice.com/content/article/sid100020562-box_office_clash_shahid_kapoors_haider_versus_hrithik_roshans_bang_bang/

Shahid Kapoor Steals The Show

Shahid Kapoor, shocked everyone with his look in Haider, and now once the first look of his film is officially out everyone is going ga ga about Shahid Kapoor.

Shahid Kapoor has teamed up again with Vishal Bhardwaj for Haider, an adaptation of William Shakespeare‘s tragedy Hamlet, says he felt insecure and uncertain as an actor while playing the character.
“Vishal Sir gave me so far the best role of my life in Kaminey. It is amazing to work with him again. It is a rare opportunity and very few actors get to play Hamlet. This is one role that makes you feel very inadequate as an actor. When I was on the sets, I used to run to everybody for assurance. I would ask Vishal Sir and the cast members, Do you think I got it right,” stated Shahid Kapoor at the trailer launch of the film.
Shahid Kapoor, who was last seen in R…Rajkumar, stated that for once it was exciting to play a character which was not black and white.
“Very few filmmakers give you the opportunity to actors which demands from them more than what they are used to giving. Vishal has been that filmmaker. When he calls for you a project, you know that it is not something regular or run-of-the-mill,” Shahid said.
Shahid Kapoor teams up with Shraddha Kapoor for the first time and both look very good together. For the trailer launch Shahid looked dapper in a white t-shirt paired up with black denim and black blazer, Shraddha looked attractive in a Diane Von Furstenberg dress with heels from Zara. Tabu too was present at the event looking pretty in a black kurta paired up with black salwar.
Haider completes Vishal Bhardwaj’s trilogy of Shakespearean tragedies after he successfully adapted Macbeth in Maqbool and Othello in Omkara.
Vishal Bhardwaj, on his part said he never thought that the long gestating project would see the light of the day. The director said he chose Kashmir as a backdrop because the family drama of Hamlet fit into the situation.
“Once I imagined this film as an espionage thriller but Gulzarji scolded me, saying ‘What are you doing to Hamlet?’. During that time I was reading Basharat Peer’s Curfewed Night and it made a huge impact on me. Hamlet is a family drama and the backdrop of Kashmir suited my story,” Vishal Bhardwaj said.
Haider also stars Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan Khan. The film is being produced by Vishal Bhardwaj and Siddharth Roy Kapur.
“Kay Kay Menon is one actor that I wanted to work for the longest time. I am happy that I am finally working with him,” Vishal Bhardwaj said.
Haider is slated to release October 02, 2014

Source:https://in.celebrity.yahoo.com/news/shahid-kapoor-steals-show-070237186.html

I felt not good enough actor while filming 'Haider': Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor was faced with his inadequacy as an actor while filming Vishal Bhardwaj’s Haider.

Actor Shahid Kapoor, who plays a dark character in his forthcoming film "Haider", says although he prepared for the role the nagging thought that he's not "good enough" for it kept haunting him throughout the shoot.

An adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet", the film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is set against the unrest in the Kashmir valley and revolves around a guy called Haider who wants to avenge his father's death.

"This is one role that makes you feel very inadequate as an actor," Shahid said here Tuesday at the trailer launch of the movie.
Apart from other things, the 33-year-old actor even shaved off his head to get under the skin of the character.

"Every day when I was on the sets, the inherent feeling I had was that I don't think I am good enough to play this role. That's what I felt everyday and I used to keep running to everybody for assurance right from Vishal sir to Pankaj, our cameraman, because this is that kind of role.

"So one prepared to whatever degree that one can, but it did make me feel inadequate as an actor," he added.

But he thanks his co-stars and the director for their support.

"It was very difficult to prepare for the role, but I had support from some fantastic actors and that really helped me a lot," said Shahid Kapoor, whose last releases include "Mausam" and "R...Rajkumar".

"Being in the same frame with actors like Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan sir was a huge learning experience for me. It gave me a lot of confidence about the product that we are trying to create," he added.

Also featuring Shraddha Kapoor, "Haider" is slated to release Oct 2. 

Source:http://www.apunkachoice.com/content/slide_show/sid100020550-i_felt_not_good_enough_actor_while_filming_haider_shahid_kapoor/

Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj do Haider for free!

We have seen quite a few B-town stars right from Kareena Kapoor to Priyanka Chopra to Salman Khan not charging any money for doing a song or a cameo in a film, but Shahid Kapoor has indeed gone extra mile. Many of you might know this but Sasha has forgone the remuneration of his upcoming film, Haider opposite Shraddha Kapoor. Yes, you read that right! Shahid, who plays the main lead in this filmi adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet has not charged a single penny for the film so that neither the budget is overstretched nor the quality compromised. That’s not all. Even Vishal Bhardwaj, who is the director of Haider has also not charged anything for making this film.
“Vishal sir and I decided that we want to be as true to the film as we could. And we didn’t want the pressure of either his remuneration or mine to curb us in going out and making a film that we needed to make. So therefore we wanted to take that pressure off and be able to spend all the money on the film. And when I look back, I feel that it was the most right decision,” said Shahid at the trailer launch of the film held yesterday (June 8).
Vishal, while talking to a leading tabloid said, “When we started planning the film, both Shahid and I agreed that it had to make money from day one. But, we also knew that Haider was a big film with a huge budget, an ensemble cast and lavish action pieces. Filming in Kashmir added to the costs. The only way we could succeed in our endeavour was not to burden the film with our remunerations. We kept the secret between us for a long time but it’s finally out.”
Well, so when Vishal and Shahid say that Haider is special for them, they really mean it.

Source:http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/shahid-kapoor-and-vishal-bhardwaj-do-haider-for-free/

Shahid Kapoor: HAIDER made me feel inadequate as an actor

He’s sporting a never-seen-before hair-cut and it seems Shahid Kapoor has gone all out physically as well as mentally, for Vishal Bharadwaj’s HAIDER.


Says the 33-year-old actor, “It's very difficult to prepare for a role (like HAIDER). I had the support of fantastic actors and that really helped me a lot. But this is one role which made me feel very inadequate as an actor. Every day on set, I had this inherent feeling that I wasn't good enough to play this role. I used to keep running to everybody for reassurance whether it was Vishal sir or Pankaj sir who is the cameraman of my film or my co-actors. I used to keep asking them whether I had got it right. So it was that kind of role.”  Ask him whether it was it was difficult for him to switch on and off from the character and he says, “I don’t think you can switch on and switch off when you play a role like this. I think you need to stay in that zone. We were very lucky that we shot the entire film in Kashmir because it has a unique energy. It’s very difficult to describe it. If it wasn’t for Kashmir, we wouldn’t know what we were doing. Being there in that atmosphere and with those people really helped in flowing into the kind of world one is trying to create.”
HAIDER is an official adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’. Also starring Shraddha Kapoor, Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and others, the film is scheduled to release on 2nd October.

Source:http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/14/jul/09-news-shahid-kapoor-haider-made-me-feel-inadequate-as-an-actor-0614016.asp

To Be or Not To Be: Haider's Shahid Grapples With his Inner Demons

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Shahid in a still from the movie Haider

After entertaining the masses with R...Rajkumar, an out-and-out Bollywood masala film, actor Shahid Kapoor has taken a 180 degree turn to portray an intense character named Haider in Vishal Bhardwaj's film adaption of Shakespeare's classic Hamlet.

The first look of the film, set in the backdrop of turbulent Kashmir, reveals the dark side of Haider, a cold-blooded, at times eccentric, man on a self-destructive mission to avenge his father's death. On his deathbed, Haider's father asked him to kill his lecherous uncle, who cast a spell on his mother.

Shraddha Kapoor plays Haider's love interest Arshia (Ophelia from Hamlet) and the trailer shows some very intense lovemaking scenes between the two. He later contemplates death and suicide with her, taking us back to the famous line from Hamlet 'To be or not to be...'

Tabu plays Shahid's mother, with whom he seems to share a complex relationship. The film boasts of a heavyweight cast including Irrfan Khan and Kay Kay Menon.

Vishal will be completing his Shakespeare trilogy with Haider, after Maqbool (Macbeth) and Omkara (Othello).

Shahid and Vishal last paired up together in 2009 for the critically acclaimed film Kaminey.

Source:http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/to-be-or-not-to-be-haider-s-shahid-grapples-with-his-inner-demons-554987

Shahid Kapoor: Hamlet's Role Made Me Feel Inadequate as an Actor

Shahid Kapoor in a still from Haider.

Shahid Kapoor, who has teamed up with Vishal Bhardwaj for Haider, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet, says that he felt insecure and uncertain as an actor while playing the character.

Haider completes Vishal's trilogy of Shakespearean tragedies after he successfully adapted Macbeth in Maqbool and Othello in Omkara.
Shahid and Vishal worked together in the 2009 film Kaminey.

"Vishal sir gave me the best role of my life in Kaminey. It is amazing to work with him again. It is a rare opportunity and very few actors get to play Hamlet.

"This is one role that makes you feel very inadequate as an actor. When I was on the sets, I used to run to everybody for assurance. I would ask Vishal sir and the cast members 'Do you think I got it right'," Shahid told reporters during the trailer launch of the film, which releases on October 2.

Vishal said he never thought that the project, which had a long gestation period, would see the light of the day.

The director said that he chose Kashmir as a backdrop because the family drama of Hamlet fit into the situation.

"Once I imagined this film as an espionage thriller but Gulzarji scolded me, saying 'What are you doing to Hamlet?'.

During that time I was reading Basharat Peer's Curfewed Night and it made a huge impact on me. Hamlet is a family drama and the backdrop of Kashmir suited my story," Vishal said.

The director, who has made beautiful children's films like Makdee and The Blue Umbrella, is equally famous for his gangster dramas but Vishal does not believe that he is attracted to dark stories.

"I am attracted to human conflict. Negative and positive are within us. These conflicts make stories. Hamlet was written four hundred years ago and its beauty is that you can adapt the story in any situation or culture because it is about basic human conflict," he said.

Shahid, who was last seen in R... Rajkumar, says for once it was exciting to play a character which was not black and white.

"Very few filmmakers give you the opportunity to act which demands from them more than what they are used to giving. Vishal has been that filmmaker. When he calls for you a project, you know that it is not something regular or run-of-the-mill," Shahid said.

The film also stars Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan in pivotal roles and has been produced by Vishal Bhardwaj and Siddharth Roy Kapur.

Tabu and Irrfan have teamed up for the second time with Vishal Bhardwaj after Maqbool.

"Kay Kay Menon is one actor that I wanted to work for since a long time. I am happy that I am finally working with him," Vishal said.

Source:http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-hamlet-s-role-made-me-feel-inadequate-as-an-actor-555076