“Polarising reviews greeted Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, with Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga facing criticism for perpetuating toxic masculinity. Shahid Kapoor, reflecting on the aftermath, expressed that he hadn’t encountered any ‘exciting’ script since his 2019 blockbuster. In an interview with news agency PTI, he shared the challenges of working in the love story genre, stating it as ‘the most difficult.’ Additionally, Kapoor disclosed that he actively listens to ‘ten scripts a month.'”

Shahid says ‘Love stories are most difficult genre to do’

During the film’s trailer launch event, Shahid Kapoor conveyed to reporters, “Missing the light and fun. Honestly, it’s the most difficult genre to crack. I actively listen to ten scripts a month. People may not know this, but there’s so much to hear. Despite the common advice of ‘Aur picture karo (Do more films),’ it’s challenging to find scripts that truly offer something new to the audience. Love stories, in particular, stand out as the most difficult genre to tackle.”

Shahid calls Kabir Singh’s script ‘exciting’

“In the Kabir Singh phase, the character and the entire journey were novel to me. The shocking yet new experience fueled my excitement. However, afterwards, I didn’t encounter anything equally thrilling. Then this film came along, and I thought, ‘This is it. We must narrate a love story that breaks new ground. Whether people will like it or not, whether they will accept it or not – that’s the journey you have to embark on as an artist and a creative person,’” Shahid Kapoor added during the conversation.”

Shahid’s upcoming film

Shahid Kapoor is set to charm fans in the upcoming romantic comedy “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” co-starring Kriti Sanon. Described as an “impossible love story,” the film is written and directed by first-time filmmakers Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah. Produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the plot revolves around Shahid’s character falling in love with and deciding to marry a robot named Sifra (played by Kriti). Notably, the movie will feature Dharmendra and Dimple Kapadia in key roles and is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 9.