In pics: Shahid Kapoor's journey to stardom over the years!
Thimmaiah PU
Oct 15, 2023
From the boy next door to the 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 but it only got average reception
Reel partnerships
In 2006, he starred with Kareena Kapoor in the film Chup Chup Ke which further pushed his career
Jab he met success
His career really took off after the success of the 2007 film Jab We Met
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
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