Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor candidly dismisses the ‘chocolate boy’ label, attributing his artistic evolution to his father’s sage advice. Explore his journey beyond superficial stereotypes.
Shahid Kapoor in 'Ishq Vishk'
Shahid Kapoor, renowned Bollywood actor, recently opened up about a challenging phase early in his career when he found himself labeled as a ‘chocolate boy.’ Recalling the period around his debut film, Ishq Vishq, Kapoor expressed his discomfort with the term and the constraints it imposed on his artistic aspirations.
In a candid reflection, Shahid admitted to feeling “extremely bad” about the pigeonholing into the ‘chocolate boy’ category. The actor emphasized his desire for recognition as an artist, highlighting that his purpose went beyond mere “visual gratification.” Kapoor revealed that he yearned to delve deeper into his craft and resist a superficial image.
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“When I did Ishq Vishq, the word that was associated with me was ‘chocolate boy.’ I felt extremely bad, I wondered what did that even mean, ye chocolate boy hota kya hai? I am an artiste, I want to express, I am not here only for visual gratification,” shared Shahid Kapoor.
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In a significant turning point, Kapoor shared the invaluable advice he received from his father, Pankaj Kapur. He recalled his father’s words, “Beta jis din acting karna shuru kar doge, sher ke muh me khoon lag jayega. You will derive the most happiness from that.” This advice served as a guiding force for Shahid, prompting him to focus on the essence of acting and derive joy from the craft itself.
Shahid Kapoor acknowledged his transformative journey, expressing excitement about breaking away from the conventional ‘clean-shaven’ image. He embraced the challenge of reinventing himself, emphasizing the need to explore different facets of his acting abilities.
The actor, known for his versatility, will be gracing the screens once again in the upcoming romantic comedy, “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”. He shares the screen with Kriti Sanon. The film will release on February 9. It promises to showcase Shahid’s multifaceted talent and his commitment to evolving as an artist.
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