Struggling days difficult yet memorable, Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapur feels his struggling days were difficult -- from renting a number of houses to spending a night in a second hand Maruti 800 to giving 100s of auditions and getting rejected -- yet memorable.
"All these things are a memory. I am very happy and proud of the fact that God has been so kind to me and given me so much. I am glad that I was able to get through all those difficulties in my life," said Shahid, who spent a whole night sitting on the roof and bonnet of a car along with his ‘Chance Pe Dance’ co-star Genelia D`Souza at the Kamalistan Studios here, promoting their movie that releases Jan 15.

At around midnight Wednesday, the duo arrived near the car in T-shirts and track pants.

Vada pao (bun) and tea vendors were present along with `khatiyas` (string cot) nearby for the audience.

In the film, Shahid plays a struggler who comes to Mumbai to make it big in the movies.

Sources said the activity, which continued till 7 am Thursday, was planned as it resembles the lives of those who come to Mumbai to try their luck and also because a scene in the movie depicts it.

Citing a real-life incident when he spent a night in a car during his struggling days, though he had his house and well-settled family in Mumbai, the actor told reporters, "We always lived in a rented flat and we had to shift from one flat to the other and my family was not in town. Due to some reason we had to leave the flat a day before and I had to spent the night in the car."

Shahid Kapoor needs extra bodyguards to keep girls away!

Everything comes with a price and Bollywood is no different! With two blockbusters ‘Jab We Met’ and ‘Kaminey’ under his belt, dimpled actor Shahid Kapur is the current flavour of Bollywood. The cute looking actor whose next-door-boy looks can make girls go weak in knees is having a hard time in tackling his female fans as a result, Shahid wants extra bodyguards for all his shoots.Recently, while Shahid was shooting with Anushka Sharma for Parmeet Sethi’s untitled flick under YRF banner in Bangkok, a bunch of Indian girls left the shy actor red faced by demanding him to remove his shirt!

Talking to a news daily, a source said, “Shahid has a huge female fan following and is constantly mobbed at various places. At times it becomes too risky for him. Not wanting to cause any further problems, the actor has now asked for extra security.” “Usually, Shahid also has fans waiting outside his vanity van and they refuse to move till he meets them. This at times hampers the shoot schedule, disturbing not only Shahid but also the film unit. Now, Shahid wants a group of 5-6 bodyguards to be with him on the sets and also whenever he is shooting at an outdoor location where there is a greater risk of fans barging in on the sets,” continued the source.

However, when contacted YRF, the media conglomerate downplayed the demand for extra security and said, “We haven`t got extra guards for the shoot. YRF does have adequate security for all its shoots at all times. Should an artiste ask for additional security, it will most certainly be provided. However, no additional security has been asked for during this shooting schedule.”

Now, Shahid Kapoor flirting openly with Genelia!

As his upcoming flick ‘Chance Pe Dance’ is all set for release, Shahid Kapur is bound to be ready with a fresh link up! The actor, who is riding high on success waves after the stupendous success of ‘Kaminey’ is using every trick in the book to maintain his ‘hit’ status and remain in limelight for his upcoming films’ sake.

Reportedly, the actor is now flirting openly with his ‘CPD’ co-star Genelia D’Souza over social networking sites, and the actress too seems equally interested!Shahid has previously been linked with Amrita Rao, Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan, Anushka Sharma – each time for a film release being around the corner.

So, we guess, this time too it’s all for the publicity of his film. But who knows it may turn out to be a hot affair!

Shahid Kapoor brings Big B nostalgia back

Shahid Kapoor does in ‘Chance Pe Dance’ what Amitabh Bachchan did in ‘Yaarana,’ on his way to becoming a renowned singer in the film, and with much of the same dexterity!At the start of the recently released theatrical trailer of Chance Pe Dance, Kapoor is heard mouthing the tongue twister “Kaccha Papad Pakka Papad” like a pro.In the film, Kapoor plays a struggling actor determined to make it big in Bollywood. So along with his daily physical exercise regimen he is also seen doing elocution and pronunciation exercises.

Actors mouth tongue twisters to get their pronunciation right. Shahid uses the technique religiously every morning before arriving on set, says a source from the Chance Pe Dance unit.Considering the toungue twisters that Shahid had to mouth in Kaminey because of his character’s lisp, you would imagine Shahid didn’t need any more practice. If you can say “Favere favere iff manhoof ka chehera dekho to raat tak mayyat pakki famjho” then you have been there, done that. Not so for the perfectionist ‘Fahid!’

Shahid is currently in Bangkok filming for Yashraj Films’ production, Friends N Co. (Working title), directed by Prameet Sethi and featuring Anushka Sharma as co-star. He says he will be back to Mumbai in mid December to promote Chance Pe Dance from end December. The film is due in theaters on January 15.

Nothing is wrong between Priyanka and me: Shahid

Every occupation comes with its share of hazards and showbiz is no exception. Shahid Kapur, whose love life has garnered more coverage in the press than his work, chooses to laugh about it.”It’s an occupational hazard and there is nobody who enjoys it but it comes with the profession. I am anyway a very private person. I prefer to ignore it or laugh about it.”The Shahid-Priyanka jodi heading for splitsville is making news everywhere including the fact that they did not interact with each other at a recent awards function. “Of course we met there. Who said that we haven’t met? Anyway, I don’t feel the need of justifying it. Everything is cool. Nothing is wrong between Priyanka and me,” he said.The next obvious question is whether he is single or not. He immediately replied, “That’s a personal question.”Due to his lover boy image, his fan following consists mostly of girls.

And now, he wants to go up the popularity chart amongst men too.”Charlie’s role in Kaminay was something that appealed to men. I am trying to do as many different roles as possible and if I am doing my roles properly I am sure I will be liked by men too. And yes, action films are something I am going to attempt especially after Kaminay because it appeals to men a lot. Also my next film Chance Pe Dance is about dance which again any man can identify with,” he said. Shahid considers himself lucky that the audience has accepted him with a big heart. “I didn’t choose my first film from 100 films. On the contrary, I was rejected from many films before I bagged my first film. I am very satisfied with where I have reached today. I have learned immensely from my mistakes.

But there is a great satisfaction in that journey. In five years, I am very fortunate to be where I am,” he said.Having actor parents, he always wanted to be an actor since his childhood. “When I told my parents that I want to become a Hindi film hero, they reacted as any other normal parent would. They told me that ‘of course, you can be an actor but whether a leading Hindi film hero or not, nobody can promise that’. It’s really a big thing to be a Hindi film hero. I guess it’s a matter of luck.Most people don’t get to do what they love but I am doing what I really love at the end,” he said.

Shahid in love with Anushka Sharma?

A few days back there was buzz in the tinsel town of Shahid Kapoor breaking up with Priyanka Chopra. But it seems the Kaminey actor has found a new girl to mingle with. It is none other that the Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi actress Anushka Sharma with whom he is working in his upcoming Yash Raj Films’ movie directed by Parmeet Sethi.

Sources close to the movie have revealed that Shahid and Anushka are very friendly and comfortable with each other. They talk a lot on the phone and are very active when it comes to sending SMS buddies too. Anushka has been said to be bowled by Shahid’s charm and considering that both of them are single romance seems round the corner.

Shahid who has already had bad experiences with relationships in the industry is taking it slow and is not ready to admit his feelings for Anushka as yet. Shahid has been linked to Vidya Balan, Sania Mirza, Amrita Rao and Priyanka Chopra since Kareena Kapoor dumped him two years ago. Well, Shahid and Anushka won’t look that bad together, will they?

Shahid-Priyanka in same hotel after break-up

Shortly after their break-up, Chopra and Kapoor find themselves sharing the same hotel in Bangkok. Time heals. Also space. Recently separated couple Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra would've liked distance between them to get over the initial awkward period right after the break-up. When Shahid Kapoor went away to shoot for Yash Raj's untitled next in Bangkok, it seemed like a perfect plan. But that wasn't to be.

Priyanka knew she was to go to Bangkok too, a week later but to her horror, she found herself at the same hotel as her ex-boyfriend. And to make matters more complicated, Shahid is shooting with Anushka Sharma, who he is now being linked with. While Shahid has been shooting in Bangkok for over a week, Priyanka and Ranbir left for the city last night.

Shahid is shooting for Parmeet Sethi's directorial debut for Yash Raj Films while PC is shooting for Sajid Nadiadwala's Anjaana Anjani with Ranbir Kapoor, who has recently ended his relationship with Deepika Padukone. Too many broken (and now single) hearts together under one roof. They are staying at the Grand Sukhumvit Hotel (previously known as Sofitel) in central Bangkok.

Incidentally, while PC and Ranbir are nursing broken hearts Sajid Nadiadwala will be celebrating his 9th wedding anniversary with his wife Wardha by throwing a grand party in the evening where his cast and crew will be invited in the evening. The mahurat of Anjaana Anjani (directed by Siddharth Anand) will also take place in Bangkok on Sajid's wedding anniversary.

Vidya Balan’s over Shahid Kapoor

In a recent interview Vidya Balan publicly admitted that she has finally gotten over ex beau Shahid Kapoor.Vidya Balan spoke about how the break-up left her in a state of loneliness affecting her personal and professional life gravely. With all the issue made about her weight and appearance, the actress also lost several friends in the bargain. Her spat with close- friends and designers Manish Malhotra and Shabina Khan on her styling had them publicly swearing off from ever working with her again.Vidya is hoping to redeem herself with her upcoming films which will showcase in her light all together.

The actress spoke of her appearance and look in her upcoming films saying, ‘Paa will see me in the Indian look. I am very excited about Paa and Ishqiya both.The change started by losing…yes, I had gained a bit of weight. I didn’t lose weight to wear suggestive outfits. I lost weight to feel better about myself. I enjoy wearing Indian clothes.’ She also added the relationship with Shahid on a sour note saying, ‘If someone who matters to you talks you down, it can break you.That someone whose approval mattered to me started to constantly find faults with me.It started reflecting on me.

At that point of time, it was important to walk away from that relationship. I don’t want to take his name.’ On her disassociation with Shabina Khan she added, ‘I don’t bother about how people feel about me. What matters to me is how I feel about them. As for Shabina, what I feel about her is what I feel about any other professional acquaintance.’ She signs off saying, ‘Today, I am standing alone, but I am happy again. That’s all that is important to me.’

Girls ask Shahid Kapoor to strip

The female fans of Shahid Kapoor are certainly daring up. And they’re not to blame. It was the actor himself who whetted their curiosity by doffing off his shirt and flaunting his beefed up torso in Vishal Bharadwaj’s Kaminey.

Now, while shooting for the Yashraj Films’ next, directed by Parmeet Sethi, in Bangkok, Shahid was continuously pestered by a bunch of female fans who demanded the actor to take off his vest because they wanted to see his bare abs.

The actor was shooting a song in which he emerges from sea, takes off his shirt and walks to the beach in just vest and shorts. But the Indian girls who were watching the actor shoot weren’t happy with this half strip tease by Shahid. They shouted and asked Shahid to take off his vest as well.

“Ganji bhi nikalo (take off the vest as well),” the girls shouted.

Shy by nature, Shahid did not fulfill the girls’ demand.

But the pretty babes were not deterred. They followed the actor to his vanity van after the shoot got over. Shahid, however, remained locked in. Later on, when the security guards asked the girls to leave, Shahid finally stepped out of his van.

Cruel guy! Broke so many hearts!

Shahid Kapoor calls its quits with Priyanka Chopra

The on and off relationship between Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra has come to an end. Shahid has taken the final call after realising Priyanka wasn’t his type of girl. The two stars has met in the sets of Kaminey last year and had fallen in love. Sources close to Priyanka have said that the actress who hasn’t been keeping well in the recent past is devastated by Shahid’s decision.

Priyanka is looking for peace and visited Ajmer Sharif last week with her friends who are rallying behind her.Shahid’s decision to part ways is being attributed to inherent differences in their nature. While Shahid is a introvert and reserved, Priyanka is extrovert and loves to party. Shahid also had problems with her fondness for alcohol.

The couple never publicly admitted to being together although they were too close to be just friends. Shahid has been finding it hard to be in a strong relationship ever since Kareena Kapoor dumped more than two years ago.

Shahid Kapoor is all set to do an Aamir Khan

Choreographer Ahmad Khan is back from the US after months’ shooting for a song with his best-friend Shahid Kapoor. And Ahmad just can’t stop singing his star-pal’s praises for the generosity Shahid showed in the US. The actor actually made sure Ahmad Khan’s kids got a long-cherished dream to come true. Says Ahmad fondly, “I had been promising my two sons Azaan and Subhan a trip to Disneyland for months. Earlier when we shot in the US for another Yashraj Film Bachna Ae Haseenon I kept hoping there would be time. But I couldn’t manage to get away. But this time, Shahid made sure it happened.”

Apparently Shahid not only ensured that Ahmad wrapped up his work as quickly as possible he made all the arrangements for Ahmad his wife Saira and two sons to take off for Disneyland.“And why not?” says Ahmad defensively. “Shahid and I are childhood friends. Before my mother held my sons Shahid took them in his arms. So it’s perfectly natural for him to look out for me and my family.”Recalling the fabulous experience Ahmed says, “Out of the one month I spent in the US only 12 days were devoted to shooting the song. It wasn’t even a dance song. It was a concept number showing the hero and his friends splurging and binging all over the US. We shot at casinos and at various pleasure and tourist spots in Philadelphia, Orlando, New York, New Jersey and Chicago.”

Shahid will now be seen in Ahmad Khan’s directorial project Pathshala. “In a 2-hour long film Shahid is there for an hour. So he’s there for 55 minutes. His role is like Aamir Khan’s in Taare Zameen Par. He comes in mid-way and yes, he’s the teacher. Both Shahid and I have decided to focus on the kids in the marketing rather than on Shahid.”

Shahid not too happy about his vegetarian ways!

Bollywood’s much-celebrated vegetarian Shahid Kapur doesn’t seem very happy for being the way he is! The actor recently revealed that he is not too happy with the limited variety of food that he gets whenever he is out of India, because he is a staunch vegetarian.A few months back, Shahid was voted as the ‘Sexiest Vegetarian in Asia’ in a poll conducted by PETA.And now, the actor is a feeling a bit edgy as he is all set to fly to Bangkok for a shooting schedule, since he is worried about the fact that he won’t get sufficient variety of veg food there.

The actor revealed that he also had a tough time for the same reason in the US where he stayed for 40 days last month while shooting for the same film. A friend of Shahid says, “Shahid serves non-vegetarian food to his friends whenever he has a party at home but himself is a staunch vegetarian. He doesn’t even eat eggs.”“Many hotels abroad do not have much to offer as far as vegetarian food is concerned.

When he was in the US last month, his man Friday had to especially instruct the chefs in the hotel what he likes and dislikes so that they could accordingly cook for him. A similar thing might happen in Bangkok,” adds Shahid’s friend.

Kareena will be Shahid’s well wisher

Kareena Kapoor has said that she will always be Shahid Kapoor’s well wisher. Kareena who had called off her relationship with Shahid after their blockbuster Jab We Met said that she has no problems working with Shahid. She said that she loved Kaminey and felt Shahid was superb in the movie. Kareena added that their personal equation should not define their professional life and both of them were matured enough to understand that.

When quizzed about their pending movie Milenge Milenge she said that she had never rejected the idea of dubbing for the movie with Shahid and dismissed rumours that she was hesitant about promoting the movie along with him. Katrina said that when she had no problems doing a movie with Shahid there is no reason she would have problems promoting it.

Well all hope that Shahid and Kareena come together and complete Milenge Milenge and give some relief to director Satish Kaushik.

Kareena-Shahid no longer in touch

When Kareena Kapoor dated Shahid Kapur, she boldly accepted and like other actresses she did not name their relationship as friendship and now that she has broken up with him and dating Saif Ali Khan, she declared the world that she is in love with Saif. She is a woman who speaks her mind out and never feels hesitate to share her feelings to the world.

But when news is doing the rounds that Shahid Kapur’s father Pankaj Kapur is penning a script keeping Kareena Kapoor in mind, Bebo openly declared that she is no more in touch with Shahid. But added that in the past she had shared a wonderful relationship with Shahid and not in touch with him now. She also said that though they drifted apart but they could wish each other well. She always makes sure that she asks him about his well-being.

Kareena cuts off with Shahid personally but professionally she wished to link up with him. Commenting in acting on Pankaj Kapur’s script, she said, “If they have a good script and a good role and ask me to do it, I see no reason why I shouldn’t.”

Kareena to star with Shahid in Mausam

When Shahid Kapoor was going strong with Kareena Kapoor his father Pankaj Kapoor had decided to cast the couple in Mausam. Pankaj had in fact written the script of his directorial debut keeping Kareena in mind. The one time lovers had last starred together in Jab We Met before their much publicised break up. Ironically it went to be their biggest hit together after the couple in the heydays of their courtship had delivered some duds.

After Shahid and Kareena split Mausam went into a back burner. They were not comfortable working with each other which meant that even the Satish Kaushik directed Milenge Milenge hasn’t seen light of the day. Panjak had to think about cast some other actress instead of Kareena and his producers Religare Vistaar Entertainment decided to launch a nationwide hunt for a suitable actress who could get into the shoes of Kareena.

Kareena upon hearing this said that she had no problems starring opposite Shahid in any movie as she separates her professional life from her personal one. She added that the only thing she would look for is a good script and a good role for herself. Shahid had always maintained that he had no qualms about starring with Kareena. Seems like the audience will soon get to see Shahid and Kareena romance together even if it is just on-screen.

NOW Shahid Kapoor does a double role for YRF

Shahid Kapoor received a lot of appreciation for his double role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Kaminey. And now the star is all set to repeat his twin impact for Yash Raj Films’ yet untitled venture. Kapoor who played the characters of identical twins Guddu and Charlie in Kaminey will be seen playing two separate characters from two different phases of life for YRF’s film directed by Parmeet Sethi. Parmeet Sethi who also happens to be YRF’s favourite Archana Puran Singh’s husband was a part of the extremely successful YRF film Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge.

A source from the film unit informed us, “Shahid Kapoor will be donning two different characters for YRF’s next untitled venture. The backdrop of the film is very different. While one phase begins in the US the other will be based in Mumbai. Shahid has already got a new look for the film. The change in his character will be visible in his styling and behaviour. Shahid has been paired opposite Anushka Sharma.”

The unit recently shot for a month in Philadelphia and have now returned to Mumbai. After finishing the Mumbai schedule, the team will move to Bangkok for a brief schedule. Shahid and Anushka have already shot for several portions ofthe film in Mumbai including a pub scene at a popular nightspot in the city.

Shahid Kapoor ends friendship with Ken Ghosh

Friends turning foes and vis versa is not uncommon in the showbiz. Shahid Kapoor and director Ken Ghosh were buddies at one point of time. They worked together in Ishq Vishk and Fida. However, their friendship is said to have taken a beating during the making of Chance Pe Dance. The news is doing the rounds that problem started cropping up after Shahid interfered in the making of Chance De Dance, which has Genelia D’Souza in the female lead.

Everyone was shocked to see a much different Shahid. Ghosh was not happy with his changed behaviour, and thus they fallout.Shahid had worked with big directors like Imtiaz Ali, Aziz Mirza and Vishal Bhardwaj when Chance Pe Dance happened. So, he started interfering in the making of the film, which irked the director.

However, Ghosh has taken it sportingly. He said that change is bound to happen, as he is 28 now; compared to 22 when Ishq Vishk was released.

Shahid-Kareena refuse to romance

Sometimes, it’s easier to forgive than forget. Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor have claimed that they have moved on after breaking up a couple of years ago, but in reality, they seem to have turned bitter enemies.The latest we hear is that Shahid and Kareena refused to romance for two new songs. Boney Kapoor wants to revive his much-delayed film Milenge Milenge, which has been in the cans for the last five years.

To add some spice, Himesh Reshammiya has recorded two songs. But sadly, Shahid and Kareena are not willing to shoot together.Sources said that Kareena is not going to shoot for the extra songs, though she is willing to extend all help if needed. This has made hapless Satish Kaushik to use the footage for the two songs, which would be used as promotional videos. It is also said that the actors would not promote for the film together.Well, it may be recalled that Shahid and Kareena parted ways after having affair for over four years.

Kareena fell for Saif Ali Khan during the making of Tashan. She has been going steady with him but Shahid is still said to be single though he has been linked with actresses like Amrita Rao, Vidya Balan and Priyanka Chopra. Maybe Shahid and Kareena want to bury their bitter past completely. Once bitten twice shy!

Shahid responsible for fallout between Bhansali and Rani!

During ‘Black’ days, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, his sister Bela Sehgal and Rani Mukerji went along like a house on fire. Rani was like an extended family to Bhansali, but all of a sudden, something happened which soured their relations. Here is an insiders report on what went wrong between the leading director and the talented actress. Reportedly, Shahid Kapur and ‘Hadippa’ were responsible for the fallout.

A source said to a news daily, "Soon after she came on board, they had differences. The main one being Bela wanting to cast Shahid Kapur opposite her. The actress shot it down because she felt he looked much younger than her. Things soured when, shortly after, Rani went on to sign ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’ with Yash Raj Films` with Shahid Kapur!"

Yet, Bhansali gave ‘benefit-of-doubt’ to Rani. The source continued, "The last straw came when Bela and Bhansali saw that the Rani-Shahid film had the title of ‘Hadippa’. Rani was part of many discussions on the film and she was aware that Bela`s heart was set on that title, which was also registered in her name."

Bhansali and Bela thought that Rani has suggested the title. Although Rani denied vehemently but Bhansali did not relent and has not forgiven her since.

Another source said, "Both brother and sister feel very let down by Rani. Things are not the same between the actress and them. Time will heal wounds and maybe Sanjay will work with Rani in the future. But right now, the wounds are still fresh and they need to heal."

Shahid to portrays various avatars..

Bollywood is a place where images stay with you forever. Very few people have had the courage to try something out of their successful genre. Shahid Kapoor is one those few actors in Bollywood today.
AfterShahid Kapoor the success of beautiful love stories like Kismat Konnection, Vivaah, and Jab We Met, not to forget his debut romantic movie set in college Ishq Vishq, the cool dude Shahid had been branded as a romantic hero. That didn't stop this brave actor to sign a movie like Kaminey which gave him a totally opposite rugged and rough look. Shahid states that people had initially advised him not to sign this film. They thought it was too risky to go against his chocolate hero image, but Shahid had decided to do something different, as he firmly believes that audiences do want to see something different today.
Now the older fans of the romantic Shahid Kapoor have their apprehensions regarding what's next for Shahid. But all of those fans need not to be disappointed as Shahid has decided to continue doing romantic films. In fact, Dil Bole Hadippa is sort of going along his older image. Shahid is happy doing anything that excites him. He just doesn't want to restrict himself to a particular genre or image.
Shahid's upcoming flick Dil Bole Hadippa is releasing on the 18th of September and a day after that he's leaving for the U.S.A. After returning he will start working on the promotion of Ken Ghosh's Chance Pe Dance in which he stars opposite Genelia D'Souza. Shahid's got a busy schedule in front of him as amidst all this he will also be shooting for Parmeet Sethi's film opposite RNBDJ girl Anushka Sharma. In upcoming months, Shahid will be seen playing various different characters.
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