Actor Shahid Kapoor graced the latest edition of SCREEN Live held on January 24 in Mumbai. Known for his critically acclaimed films such as Kaminey, Haider, Jab We Met, Udta Punjab, and more, Shahid has carved a niche for himself in the industry. His blockbuster Kabir Singh, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, also sparked widespread debate among audiences for a long time. At SCREEN Live, Shahid reflected on his past projects while sharing insights into his upcoming movie Deva. He also opened up arranaged marriage and life as a family man.
An adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, Haider also depicted the dissension-hit state of Kashmir. When asked if it is possible to make a politically charged movie like Haider in today’s time, Shahid quickly said, “No.” He added, “We can’t do controversial films anymore.”
Talking about arranged marriages, Shahid said, “Vivah was my practice session. The same happened with me in real life, I never thought this would happen. When I was shooting for this film, I used to say to my friends, ‘How can anyone have an arranged marriage? It’s so strange.’ So, I used to find the scenes also very funny – vo chai lekar aarahi hai and then bolti hai jal. I was like, Sooraj ji, ‘What’s jal, man? He said, ‘You just do it, you don’t know how people function in the interiors in India. We just followed him. I had no idea what was happening or about the world of this film, I was very much a big city kid. Only after it did what it did, I realised that this actually happens. I also realised it around ten years later as well.”
The Deva actor added, “I endorse arranged marriages a lot. I think it worked really well for me and Mira. I never thought at a young age that I would ever do an arranged marriage.”
In addition to sharing candid thoughts on movies, life, and family, Shahid Kapoor also delighted fans by dancing and posing for selfies at the event.
The overwhelming reaction from the crowd at SCREEN Live made it clear that this memorable session should be shared with a wider audience. To that end, we are thrilled to bring it to your SCREEN. The session will be available for viewing on the YouTube channel of The Indian Express and SCREEN from 8 pm today. The SCREEN LIVE event was presented by Lenskart with venue partner Mumbai Dreams, travel partner ixigo, fitness partner Growfitter, fashion partner Mirraw, beverage partner Coca Cola and mobility partner Abhibus.
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Shahid Kapoor began his career with Ishq Vishk in 2003, marking the start of his now two-decade-long journey in cinema. Over the years, he has delivered several critically acclaimed performances. After the success of Udta Punjab in 2016, Shahid faced a brief lull in his career, but this was quickly overturned with the release of Kabir Singh in 2019. While the film sparked debates about its portrayal of toxic masculinity, it was a massive box office success. Fans also witnessed Shahid shed his “soft boy” image to embrace a more intense and unfiltered avatar in Kabir Singh. His most recent releases—Bloody Daddy and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya—have also earned acclaim, with Shahid’s performances receiving widespread praise.
Since its inception in 1951, SCREEN has been a significant voice in Indian entertainment, chronicling the evolution of the film industry over the decades. Now, the iconic film magazine has made a return in a digital format. SCREEN’s relaunch in October was a star-studded affair, attended by Shraddha Kapoor, Vijay Varma, and Rajkumar Hirani. Following its revival, SCREEN LIVE events have hosted a stellar lineup of celebrities, including Kartik Aaryan, Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Sharmila Tagore, Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha, Tamannaah Bhatia, Jimmy Shergill, and Avinash Tiwary, among others.
