Shahid: I’ve overcome all the bad times

Shahid: I've overcome all the bad times
13 Jul 2008, 0000 hrs IST, MADHU DAITHOTA ,TNN


At 27, I feel successful... I sat at home for six months after Vivaah and I used that time to make the right choices.

Two big hits in two years, Vivaah and Jab We Met , have given me a lot of confidence. And now it's Kismat Konnection , which I've signed after much deliberation.

So much has been written about my personal life... But I've overcome all the bad times, it doesn't affect me anymore. Now, the focus is my work.

The media is making a big deal about Vidya Balan and I... If my producers get their money's worth from these rumours, I'm more than happy for them. They make an issue even if I'm having dinner with a co-star. What's wrong in staying connected with your colleagues? I'm not going to give that up just because I'm written about.

Vidya and I are very comfortable with each other... We know each other really well and share good chemistry, which shows on screen. We have a couple of romantic scenes in Kismat Konnection, including one on a boat and a very touching pre-climax. I think Vidya and I look nice together.

SRK deserved the best actor award for Chak De!... I didn't win any awards this year, though I was nominated for the best actor at all the award ceremonies. But that doesn't make me sad because I've won an audience after Jab We Met. It's not always necessary that a good performance has to fetch an award.

You might soon see me doing a film like Taare Zameen Par... While I like doing different films, I'm not for mindless entertainment. Nor am I going to do 'intellectual' films, which even I can't sit through. My focus now is to do sensible entertainment people can relate to — like TZP. I'm happy doing love stories but I need to strike a balance hereafter. I'll be starting off with Kameene by Vishal Bhardwaj, after which I'm doing my dad Pankaj Kapur's project.

Big banners don't guarantee success... I won't do a film just because it's by a top banner. What works for someone else might not work for you. I will sign a film only if the script excites me.

I'm not looking for love... But you never know, Cupid may strike again.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Shahid_Ive_ overcome_all_the_bad_times/articleshow/3226120.cms

They are dating or not....

But let me tell you one thing Shahid and Vidya are the most down to earth, mature and intelligent people. They know how to talk or act in public.

I like Shahid more after his real personality is coming out after his break up....

Awwwwww i completely agree 😳 ..

All i cna say is shahid deserves every happiness and all the luck in this world 😳 ..because he is the one of the most sweetest, genuine, perfect actor in bollywood 😳 ..he doesnt have a big head like some and is a very nice person at heart 😳 ..bless 😳

x Mrs.KaranSinghGrover x 😳

tats was really nice interview i just loved it i think so in future they vidya n shahid will def go out tats y he said v both luk gud 2gether n cupid may strike agn so i think its def going 2 be happen

thanx for veryyyy honest interview....n good luck to u shahid...may allah give u all the happiness u desearve 😊

awww he is ssoooooooo cute....love you Shahid...wish you all the best in the world 😳

oh wow so strraight forward luv u

How sensible is he 😛 he is definetly mature..and guess media needs to be ignored after while when they keep making up stuff.

okhay i duno wheter deyre daitng or nott..seems lyk noo....btt dey mke a vyy nyc couple..n accrding to me nt neecsery al co-star whu luk goo togetha must b real life couples.....reel couples r grtt toooo!!!!! shahid is js wayy too cuteeee...Alla d best to himm 😳

awww, this was a really sweet and honest. Shahid is really down to earth, and seems like he's a wonderful person. I can't wait to watch Kismat Konnection!!