Indian film actor Shahid Kapoor was born on February 25, 1981 in the capital city of Delhi. Shahid's parents are his father, a well-known director and actor Pankaj Kapoor, and his mother, Nilima Azim, an equally famous actress and dancer. In 1984, the boy's father left for Bombay, and the family actually broke up. Eight years later, Nilima and her son also moved to Mumbai (formerly Bombay), so that Shaheed would see his father more often. In Mumbai, the boy attended the prestigious Rajhans Vidyalaya School. After graduating from high school, Shahid entered Mithibhai College of Art Studies. Then he continued his studies at the Shiamak Davar Institut for the Perfoming Arts Dance Academy. In the second year of his training with Davar, Shahid was invited as a dancer to participate in the film "Rhythms of Love" directed by Subhash Ghai, with Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles. In the process of communicating with such stars, Shahid decided to devote his life to art.
Choice of profession
However, due to departure abroad, all plans had to be postponed indefinitely. But then, returning to India, the eighteen-year-old Shahid Kapoor immediately took up his career in show business. At first, young Kapoor could not decide on the choice of specialty. He wanted to be both an actor and a director, the work of the operator also attracted him. In the meantime, he became a teacher of dance art at the Shiamak Davar Academy, which he recently graduated from. And once, a friend of Shahid suggested he go to an casting for an advertising agency. A handsome young guy was immediately noticed, and a few days later he received an invitation to shoot a PEPSI advertising film.
Final decision
And again on the set, Shahid happened to meet the stars of Bollywood, Rani Mukherjee and Shah Rukh Khan. The aspiring actor Shahid Kapoor, whose filmography has not yet contained a single film, perfectly coped with his role, and the advertising agency received a talented performer, and Shahid finally decided to devote himself to acting. He left the Davar Academy, abandoned his choreographic classes and began attending acting courses, and then the actors' workshops, which were conducted by Indian movie superstar Nasirutdin Shah.
Athleticism of the actor
The martyr continued to act in promotional films, occasionally meeting with his father and taking part in his projects, such as MOHANDAS and LLB. The acting future of the martyr loomed more clearly, the young man was no longer happy with his appearance, he was too thin. Many hours of training began in the gyms with the goal of building muscle. At first, the future actor Shahid Kapoor did not notice changes in his appearance, but after a few months the results of hard work began to appear - relief muscles. The novice actor took a series of photographs and sent the photo to all the Bollywood agents who were somehow involved in selecting actors to participate in film projects.
First major role
After some time, Shahid Kapoor, whose filmography begins with this picture, received an offer to play a major role in the comedy youth film Ishq Vishk directed by Ken Ghosh. This time, the actor’s partners were girls unknown in the movie: TV presenter Shenaz Trezharivala and Amrita Rao, daughter of wealthy parents who wished to see their child on the movie screen. Nevertheless, the film was a success, Shahid received the title of best debutant of the 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards and a long-term cooperation agreement with TIRS. The picture was also noted as one of the highest grossing films of 2003.
Shahid and Karina Kapoor
The following year, Shahid Kapoor, whose filmography was replenished with new works, again met with director Ken Ghosh, who offered him the role of young Jaya in the film "The Game of Love." Shahid brilliantly coped with the role, critics unanimously noted the talented play of the actor. Later, Shahid admitted that the strongest incentive for him was the presence on the set of Karina Kapoor, a recognized Bollywood star. Then the actor played Nikhil, a simple village guy, in the film “The Heart Asks for More,” in the company of young actresses Tulip Joshi, Aesha Takia, and Soha Ali Khan. But this picture was not successful, the box office was low.
First nomination
The year 2005 was a year of disappointment for Shahid, he starred in three films: “Life is so beautiful”, “Nonrandom acquaintances” and “Love and not give up” - and all three films became an example of failure at the box office and box office. However, a consolation for Shaheed was the recognition of his role as Vardhan in the drama “Random Friends” as the best acting work. For this role, Shahid Kapoor received his first nomination for "Best Actor" at the Star Screen Awards. Indian films with Shahid Kapoor became popular. The following year, 2006, Kapoor played in "Chinatown 36 Casino" directed by Abbas Alibhai. The role of Raj, the protagonist, gave Shahid the opportunity to meet again with Karina Kapoor, who played the main character Priya. The picture was average, but the box office was impressive. This happens in the film industry, when a film with dubious artistic value breaks attendance records. Films of Shahid Kapoor, the list of which was expanding, were completely different for a number of subjective reasons. However, the ups and downs of this artist only strengthen his character and are the key to further creative success. The martyr steadfastly perceived failures and rejoiced at every success, that's why he was one of the most beloved actors in Bollywood.
Engagement and second nomination
The next work of Shahid Kapoor was the role of Jitu in the film "Comedy of Errors", on the set of which he again met with Karina Kapoor. These creative meetings have already become a tradition. Then Shahid played the role of the city playboy Prema in the film "Engagement" by Suraj Bardzhatya. The film was liked by the audience and became one of the most profitable film projects of 2006. In addition, the success of the picture was a significant commercial success of Shahid Kapoor himself, which brought him the second nomination for "Best Actor" and a large fee. Critics unanimously recognized him as the most emotional actor of recent years, while most of them believed that the best films of Shahid Kapoor were yet to come. The actor himself fully shared this opinion, considering it quite fair.
Success or failure
In the summer of 2006, Kapoor went on a world tour under the auspices of the Rockstars Concert. The tour also featured Karina Kapoor, Aisha Deol, Salman Khan, Mallika Sherawat and Zayed Khan. After returning from the trip, Shahid Kapoor, whose filmography was already quite informative, did not star in film projects, there was a pause in his work. In early 2007, Kapoor played the role of a petty thief named Raja in the movie "Full Finish" by Ahmed Khan. The picture failed, there were no positive reviews, no box office. The next film with Kapoor was the romantic comedy “When We Met” directed by Imtiaz Ali. The role of a businessman-loser by the name of Aditya was not easy for Shahid, the smiling actor hardly got used to the image of the rejected groom. Once again, the actor was stimulated by actress Karina Kapoor, who was also busy in the film in the title role. The partnership between Shahid and Karina was to the benefit of both of them, as for creative people teamwork and mutual understanding matter. The film was a huge success, high box office, and Shahid Kapoor himself, whose new films were getting better and better, was nominated for several awards.