Articles: Shahid Kapoor

Courtesy: IndiaFM
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, the real-life love birds, have signed their new [fourth] film together. The film in question will be directed by Imtiaz Ali Socha Na Tha] and produced by Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd. [the firm had produced Golmaal and Bhagam Bhag recently].

The casting of Shahid and Kareena raises eyebrows primarily because the two actors had decided against starring in a film together after Fida, 36 China Town and Chup Chup Ke. "I guess, people are deciding a lot of things for us these days," Shahid laughs, "Its mere speculation. Not once have Kareena or I ever made a statement to that effect."

Let's talk of their new project together. "Our only pre-condition was, our roles have to compliment each other. Not more, not less. We were looking at several scripts that would do justice to our talent. When Imtiaz approached us with this offer, we couldn't refuse it because of its novel premise. It's something we haven't attempted in the past," Shahid reveals.

Reportedly, it's a love story with a startling twist. "I wouldn't like to divulge much at this stage. All I'd like to say is that it's driven by two characters," the teen heart-throb states. The film is expected to go on floors in March this year.

Incidentally, Imtiaz Ali is also in talks with Vipul Amrutlal Shah for a film that'll star Akshay Kumar in the lead. "We are definitely talking," Vipul tells me, "Imtiaz is currently involved with the pre-production formalities of the Shahid-Kareena starrer. We have decided to revive our talks once he's through with that film. Obviously, Imtiaz can't shoot two films simultaneously."

By: Upala KBR, Mid-Day
Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor are all set to do an out-and-out love story together. The duo will be doing Imtiaz Ali's next film produced by Ashtavinayak. The untitled project is a romantic drama and shooting will begin next month in Punjab.

Kareena confirms the project, saying, "Shahid and I have never done a romantic drama before. Imtiaz's subject just blew our minds away. We will be going to Patiala to shoot from March 15.

Imtiaz has written the script himself. I am very excited and can't wait to get into character. Shahid and I are going to work extremely hard. With such a wonderful script, it will be a pleasure to work together again."

Wise moves

Sources close to Kareena inform that the actress plays a Punjabi girl from Bhatinda, while Shahid plays a boy from Mumbai.

Shahid also confirms having signed Imtiaz's film, but currently, he is savouring the 100-day success of Vivah. "It feels great as nobody expected the film to do so well.

It has gone from strength to strength and been shown in 300 cinemas, which is an amazing feat. I am so thankful to Soorajji (Barjatya).

It's because of him that the film has done so well. I decided to sit at home two months before Vivah's release and not sign any film. I am happy I made the right decision."

After Imtiaz's film, Shahid starts working for Aziz Mirza's next. He doesn't want to divulge much, but sources close to him say that both he and Bebo took their time signing a film together.

"They were waiting for the right script to come along. They wanted to be sure about what they wanted to do for their next film. Imtiaz came to them with a great story - it's a love story driven by two principal characters.

It's the kind of script they were looking for. Imtiaz is an intelligent, talented director with a great script sense.

He's not worked for the last two years even after his first film, Socha Na Tha, as he was waiting for the right film. He's been patient and not allowed money to rule his priorities and that's important."