Premium21 years of Shahid Kapoor in movies! From Ishq Vishk to Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, tracing actor's rom-com legacy
Let's explore how Shahid Kapoor became the Prince of Bollywood rom-coms over his illustrious career.
Last Updated: 04.12 PM, May 09, 2024
On the 21st anniversary of the Ishq Vishk release, let us pause to remember Shahid Kapoor's delightful foray into romantic comedy. After making his film debut in 2003, the actor swiftly rose to fame in Bollywood because of his charming performances and lovable characters. Shahid's remarkable and charming romantic lead progression has been on full display in films like Jab We Met and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, where he plays complex characters ranging from innocent and fun lovers in Ishq Vishk to more serious ones. His films demonstrate his adaptability and charisma by combining comedic elements with romantic and dramatic elements.
Shahid Kapoor's romantic comedies have a way of combining humour with touching moments, so let's jump in and experience them for ourselves.
Shahid Kapoor romantic comedies to watch on OTT
Ishq Vishk - Prime Video, ShemarooMe (OTTplay Premium)
In 2003, Ken Ghosh directed the romantic comedy film Ishq Vishk. Yash Tonk, Satish Shah, and Vishal Malhotra joined the newcomers Amrita Rao, Shahid Kapoor, and Shenaz Treasurywala in the supporting cast.
The movie features Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao as childhood friends Rajiv and Payal. Although Payal has affection for Rajiv, he is slow to reciprocate. A carefree young college student, he resolves to be conditionally steady with her in order to gain permission to go on an outing. Payal accepted and went with him. She chooses to end their relationship after he becomes drunk and tries to molest her on the trip. Rajiv then uses his charisma to win over the stunning Alisha Sahay (Shenaz). Will her attitude be as lenient as Payal's? When will Rajiv ever take Payal seriously?
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Dil Maange More - YouTube
In 2004, Anant Mahadevan directed the romantic comedy Dil Maange More! Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Tulip Joshi, Soha Ali Khan (making her film debut), Gulshan Grover, and Zarina Wahab feature in the film.
The young man, Nikhil (Shahid Kapoor), is uncomplicated. He has a soft spot for Samarpur, football games, and the university that his grandpa endowed for him. Nikhil is so taken aback when his fiancée, Neha (Soha Ali Khan), advises him to leave Samarpur if he wishes to be married to her. One of Mumbai's most famous schools, which trains future flight attendants, accepts Neha as a student. Despite Nikhil's best efforts, Neha declines the offer to return with him from Samarpur to Mumbai and pursue a career in acting. Staying in Mumbai, Nikhil holds onto the hope that Neha will return with him after she realises how much he loves her. While he's there, he meets two additional women: Shagun (Ayesha Takia), Nikhil's irritable neighbour, and Sara (Tulip Joshi), who works with him at the music store. Which one of these three girls will Nikhil end up with?
Deewane Huye Paagal - Prime Video, ShemarooMe (OTTplay Premium)
Firoz A. Nadiadwala produced and Vikram Bhatt directed the 2005 romantic action comedy film Deewane Huye Paagal. The film features Suniel Shetty, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal, Rimi Sen, Shahid Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar. Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani are among the special appearances. After its debut, the film—which is essentially an unofficial remake of the 1998 American film There's Something About Mary—got mostly good reviews from critics. Deewane Huye Paagal has amassed a huge and devoted following over the years, earning the film the title of a cult classic. Akshay Kumar and the other stars received high praise for their performances in this film.
Seeing a criminal kill leads Tanya (Rimi Sen) to run away to Dubai. Karan (Shahid Kapoor), enamoured with her, sets out to win her heart, but soon learns that she has other admirers, including the gangster.
Chup Chup Ke - Netflix
Priyadarshan helmed Chup Chup Ke in 2006. The film features Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Neha Dhupia, and Shakti Kapoor. The film is a Hindi remake of Malayalam's Punjabi House.
Small-town hustler Jeetu (Shahid Kapoor), plagued by shame as he flees from creditors and his family's condemnation, has no choice but to commit suicide. In order to settle his obligations and collect his insurance, he decides to end his own life. Because they think he's a millionaire, two incompetent fishermen (Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav) come up with a plan to borrow money from a moneylender in return for his assistance when they discover him entangled in their nets. When they discover he's destitute, chaos ensues. Chup Chup Ke is an ensemble comedy about mistakes and misidentifications, directed by Priyadarshan, the master maker of hilarious comedies in Bollywood. The plot revolves around the unexpected complexities, surprises, laughter, and twists that ensue.
Jab We Met - Prime Video, ShemarooMe (OTTplay Premium)
Imtiaz Ali wrote and directed the 2007 romantic comedy Jab We Met, which Dhilin Mehta's Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision produced. Tarun Arora, Saumya Tandon, and Dara Singh, along with lead actors Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, complete the cast.
The story of Geet Dhillon (Kareena Kapoor Khan), a fiery Punjabi girl, in Jab We Met, primarily set in Mumbai, Bathinda, and Shimla, unfolds as she encounters Aditya Kashyap (Shahid Kapoor), a downtrodden businessman from Mumbai, on her way back home. Aditya gets off at a station stop, leaving them stranded in the middle of nowhere. He quit his corporate job after his fiancée dumped him, but he wasn't sure where he was going. Before they elope with Geet's secret lover, Anshuman (Tarun Arora), she convinces him to go home with her family.
Badmaash Company - Prime Video
Actor Parmeet Sethi wrote and directed the crime comedy Badmaash Company, which Aditya Chopra produced in 2010. Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Meiyang Chang, and Vir Das are the stars of the film.
The story takes place in the 1990s and follows four regular middle-class Bombay kids—Karan, Bulbul, Zing, and Chandu—as they launch an import firm. The actors playing these roles are Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Meiyang, and Vir Das, respectively. Amidst the high-stakes, high-risk world of pure glitz and glamour, the foursome sets out on an insane roller coaster trip with their outlandish plans!
Teri Meri Kahaani - JioCinema
Kunal Kohli directed Teri Meri Kahaani, a romantic comedy from 2012. In a trifecta of roles, Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra Jonas depict three couples from three distinct time periods. In 1910, Sargodha was a city in the British Raj that saw a star-crossed romance; in 1960, Mumbai saw a Bollywood actress and a struggling musician; and in 2012, two college students called London home.
This is a narrative about a couple who have promised to love each other forever, and the trip we take along with them is one of everlasting love. We meet Govind and Ruksar in Bombay in 1960, jump to present-day England in 2012, and follow Radha and Krish as they travel through time to 1910 Punjab, where Aradhana and Javed's love story takes place.
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero - ZEE5
Rajkumar Santoshi directed the action comedy film Phata Poster Nikhla Hero in 2013. The film's leading actors, Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz, received mostly positive reviews upon its release. The plot of the film is based on an earlier film, Guru (1989), which starred Mithun Chakraborty and was a remake of the 1985 Tamil hit Kaakki Sattai, which featured Kamal Haasan.
Despite his mother's wishes that he join the police force, Vishwas (Shahid Kapoor) has his heart set on being an actor. When he arrives on a film set dressed as a police officer, everyone believes he is a genuine police officer. Everyone, even his mother and the criminals, believes he is a genuine police officer, and the misunderstanding only grows. When his mom found out the truth, what would happen?
Shaandaar - Netflix, Prime Video
Vikas Bahl directed the 2015 romantic comedy Shaandaar, which Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane produced. Pankaj Kapur and Sanjay Kapoor provide supporting performances, while Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt take centre stage. Reviews for the film were overwhelmingly unfavourable, and it bombed at the box office.
Jagjinder Joginder (Shahid Kapoor), a young wedding planner, unites the flawed families of Bipin Arora (Pankaj Kapur) and his eldest daughter (Sanah Kapur) at a London destination wedding, while the families struggle to maintain their individual empires. Can the Shaandar wedding not only save the families' honourable empires but also succeed?
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya - Prime Video
Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon star in this year's romantic comedy-science fiction film, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. Jio Studios and Maddock Films produce the film, and Aradhana Sah and Amit Joshi wrote and directed their first feature film.
Aryan (Shahid Kapoor) has a hard time finding a compatible life partner. While on official business in the US, he meets the ideal girl, Sifra (Kriti Sanon), and falls madly in love with her—a love story that turns out to be impossible.