Ahead of Deva, Shahid Kapoor opens up about his dark roles: 'It just comes in my characters and in front of the camera, and not in my real life'

Shahid Kapoor talks about his intense roles like Deva his spiritual side, and the challenges of portraying complex characters.

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In his latest episode, Raj Shamani takes viewers on another exciting adventure. On this occasion, he is engaging in a thought-provoking discussion with Shahid Kapoor, about his forthcoming film Deva his sinister roles, the mental processes of an actor, and fatherhood, among numerous other intriguing subjects.

Shahid Kapoor reflects on his dark and spiritual side as an actor

As they began their conversation, Shamani immediately delved into Kapoor's most recent role, pressing him for details about his Deva character. The actor remarked that Deva is a very angsty character. Emotions run deep and dark within him.

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Kapoor remarked in response to Shamani's question on any significant lessons he had learnt from his performance roles that he has realised that he has a crazy, dark, and hectic side to himself because otherwise he is attracted to spirituality and has a profound spiritual side. Regarding how he manages this aspect of his insanity, Kapoor noted that, unlike his Udta Punjab character Tommy Singh, he has never consumed an alcoholic beverage in his life. So how can he experience the same level of intoxication as that individual? In order for Shahid to relate to it, something must be within him. The actor only experiences it in his fictional roles and when he is filming; it doesn't manifest in his everyday life. Feelings that are necessary for the scenario come easily when they are in the zone and the camera starts rolling. The source is unknown to him, but it does appear. Sincerity is required; hypocrisy will not do.

Key to playing complex characters: Childlike imagination and emotional depth

Also, Shamani wanted to know how Kapoor plays such complex characters in films like Deva Haider, and Udta Punjab despite the fact that he's very different in real life. The ability to conceive things, like a child's imagination, is essential, the actor said. Thus, he conjectures. The actor has a tendency to say something really upsetting to himself just before he administers a particular injection. His role, the hurt cop, is very similar to him in Deva. A lack of underlying hurt and pain prevents the display of powerful emotions. The intensity of the reaction will decrease if the penetration is insufficient. In order to feel that way, he thinks about his loved ones and what would happen to them. For Kapoor, it's all about the details. Ought to be taken care of and it needs to be truthful, even though he is not sure it's good for him.

In an effort to go further into their chat, Shamani questioned Kapoor about the qualities he hopes his children would inherit and the ones he hopes they won't.

Shahid Kapoor shares his personal philosophy on parenting and work

Kapoor advised that we persevere in doing what is right. No matter how bad it is for him, how much other people dislike it, or how much he dislikes it, he will always attempt to do the right thing.

The actor continued that there are a lot of things that he doesn't want them to take from him. They already have a lot of self-assurance, and he just wants them to have even more. To begin with, he lacked intrinsic confidence. Please stay out of it; in an ideal world, Kapoor would prefer that they not interfere with his work. Skip it; it's really bumpy and erratic. He would tell them, "Choose something simple; this is too complex." But it's their decision.

Deva is set to hit the big screen on January 31, 2025.

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