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Shahid Kapur
Shahid Kapur prays everytime he flies and mixes tracks like a pro at parties. All you didn't know about this muscled hunk...
- Shahid Kapur was born on February 25, 1981, in Mumbai. His father is TV actor Pankaj Kapur and mother is theatre and TV personality Neelima Azeem.
- Prior to joining the film industry, Shahid dated actress Hrishita Bhatt.
- He was a background dancer in Subash Ghai's Taal, and in SRK's Pepsi ad.
- Step son of TV actress Supriya Pathak, his siblings are Ruhan, sister Sana and Ishaan.
- Industry insiders say that Shahid loves to remain low-key, has a boring life, yet doesn't mind the numerous link-ups with his co-actresses!
- He confessed recently that if he were to bump into ex-girlfriend Kareena, he'd ask her about her niece Samaira!
- Loves to watch Hollywood movies on his laptop during his free time.
- He is possessive about his make-up mirror!
- He is a strict vegetarian but hates mushroom. Loves ghar ka khana , especially rajma-chawal and roadside food like dahi batata puri and pani puri .
- The former Sampan at Holiday Inn and Coffee Shop at J W Marriott, Mumbai, are his favourite joints.
- His pals call him 'Shasha', especially the ones who think he's cute!
- As a child, he acted with Ayesha Takia in the Complan ad "I'm a Complan boy".
- He is simply in awe of dad Pankaj Kapur. Al Pacino is the other actor he idolises.
- It was an enamoured Kareena Kapoor who 'pursued' Shahid! The shy guy was hesitant of an affair with the 'high-profile' Bebo!
- In any party, Shahid is drawn to the music system and very often seen mixing tracks.
- Shahid has a fear of flights. Years ago, he hit air turbulence while touring with Shiamak Davar. Ever since, he utters a little prayer before boarding.
- When he's in a good mood, he loves listening to pop or hip hop. When tired, he listens to jazz and world music like Buddha Bar.
- He is very particular about what he wears for a film and often needs the stylist only for consultation. He loves formal wear and ties!
- Friends swear by his terrific sense of humour.
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