Shahid Kapoor 2019 film Kabir Singh, received heavy criticism post the film’s release for its misogynistic representation and also went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. In a new interview with Pinkvilla, Shahid has now revealed that he initially didn’t want to do Kabir Singh and it was his wife Mira Rajput who convinced him to take up the role.
Shahid Kapoor said how he was hesitant to take up the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film. He said, “My first answer was ‘no way am I doing this movie.’ Because this guy is a newcomer and he has done such a good job. What happens is when you see somebody for the first time on camera, whatever they are, their personality blends into the character they’re playing. Because you don’t know them personally. So the way you accept them is like total. Because it’s the first time you viewed them, loved them, and everything about them
He further added what was Mira Rajput’s response. “She just kept looking at me and after 5 minutes she was like ‘Just shut up and do it. It’s the perfect film for you. I was like ‘Really?’, she was like ‘Yeah. People love to see you in love stories, people love to see you in messed-up characters. This has both! Just do it!’ Her thinking was so simple and I had overcomplicated it for myself and I guess it was good I did Kabir Singh.
