Shahid Kapoor's journey to stardom

Thimmaiah PU

 Sep 1, 2023

From boy next door to man of the hour

Here's how Shahid Kapoor evolved into one of the most successful stars in the industry

Heartthrobs and beginnings

The actor debuted in Bollywood with the 2003 film Ishq Vishk, which got positive reviews

Glamour, intrigue, and Fida

In 2004, he starred in the Fardeen Khan-starrer, Fida

Jab he met success

His career really took off after the success of the 2007 film Jab We Met

Redefining success

The 2010 crime comedy Badmash Company also proved to be a hit

The intense Haider

He showed his intense side in the film Haider, which is a rough take on Shakespeare’s play Hamlet 

Breaking boundaries

Shahid then worked in the social drama Udta Punjab and was  praised for his performance 

Controversy and complexities

Even though the Arjun Reddy remake Kabir Singh was largely criticised, it is one of his best roles yet