Shahid Kapoor is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood. He has starred in many hit movies and has received critical acclaim for his performances. Kapoor began his career as a child actor in the film “Iqbal” (2005). He then went on to star in the hit films “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006), “Jab We Met” (2007), “Kismat Konnection” (2008), and “Chance Pe Dance” (2010). He has also won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance in “Haider” (2014).
Top 10 Movies of Shahid Kapoor
Kabir Singh
Kabir Singh is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Sandeep Vanga. It is a remake of his Telugu film Arjun Reddy (2017). Jointly produced by Cine1 Studios and T-Series, the film stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. It focuses on the title character, an alcoholic surgeon who goes on a self-destructive path after his girlfriend is forced to marry someone else.
The film was released on 21 June 2019 to mixed reviews, with critics praising Kapoor’s performance but criticizing the film’s misogynistic tone. However, it was a commercial success, grossing over ₹340 crore (US$48 million) worldwide.
Jab We Met
Jab We Met is a 2007 Indian romantic comedy-drama film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together. The film also features Tarun Arora, Pavan Malhotra and Saumya Tandon in pivotal roles. The film tells the story of a feisty Punjabi girl who is sent off track when she meets a depressed Mumbai businessman on his way to commit suicide. She takes him under her wing and shows him the joys of living, eventually falling in love with him.
Kaminey
Kaminey is a 2009 Indian caper thriller film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and featuring an ensemble cast that includes Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Amol Gupte, and Arshad Warsi. The story revolves around two estranged brothers who end up taking opposite sides in the Mumbai underworld. The film was released to critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
Vivah
Vivah is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. Starring Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao in the lead roles, it was produced by Rajshri Productions. The film was released on 10 November 2006. It was one of the highest-grossing films of 2006.
The story is about two individuals, Poonam (Amrita Rao) and Prem (Shahid Kapoor). Both come from families that are traditional in their thinking. Poonam’s family is from a small town while Prem’s is from the city. The two families are introduced to each other with the hope that they will agree to the marriage of Prem and Poonam. However, Poonam’s mother is not too keen on the idea as she feels that Prem and his family are not good enough for her daughter. After much convincing, Poonam’s mother finally agrees to the marriage and the two are married in a traditional Hindu ceremony.
Chup Chup Ke
Chup Chup Ke is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles, with Om Puri, Paresh Rawal, Anupam Kher, Rajpal Yadav, and Shakti Kapoor in supporting roles. The movie was a huge box office success.
Haider
Haider is a 2014 Indian drama film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, and co-written by Bhardwaj and Basharat Peer. It is adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, set in Kashmir. It stars Shahid Kapoor as the titular protagonist, and co-stars Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor and Kay Kay Menon.
Udta Punjab
The Udta Punjab movie is a story about the drug problem in the state of Punjab. The movie follows the lives of several characters who are all impacted by the drug issue. The movie was well-received by critics and was a box office success.
Chance Pe Dance
Chance Pe Dance is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language dance film directed by Remo D’Souza and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D’Souza in the lead roles, with Ayesha Takia, Mughda Godse, and Salman Khan in supporting roles. The film tells the story of a struggling actor who gets his big break in a dance competition.
The film was released on 21 January 2010 to mixed reviews. However, it was a commercial success, grossing ₹1.03 billion (US$15 million) at the box office.
Paathshaala
Paathshaala is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Milind Ukey. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia and Shraddha Arya in the lead roles. Paathshaala is a story that revolves around the lives of children in school and the various pressures they face from studies, sports, and other extracurricular activities. The film’s title is derived from the Hindi word for “school”.
Mausam
Mausam is a 2011 Indian romantic drama film directed by Pankaj Kapoor, and starring Shahid Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor in the lead roles. The film is set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan partition. The film was released on 16 September 2011 to mixed reviews from critics.
R… Rajkumar
R… Rajkumar is a 2013 Indian action film directed by Prabhu Deva and produced by Viki Rajani. The film features Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead roles, with Sonu Sood, Paresh Rawal and Ashish Vidyarthi in supporting roles. The film’s soundtrack was composed by Pritam, with lyrics written by Mayur Puri, Amitabh Bhattacharya and Kumaar. The film was released on 6 December 2013 to mixed reviews, with praise directed towards the film’s action sequences and choreography, while criticism was directed towards its plot and screenplay. Nevertheless, the film was a commercial success, grossing ₹1.75 billion (US$24 million) worldwide.
