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He will soon begin shooting for Bollywood remake of the Telugu film Jersey alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Kapur.
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His film Kabir Singh is Google India’s most searched film of 2019, beats Avengers Endgame.
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He won the Best Actor award at the 60th Filmfare Awards for his film Haider. The film got wider media attention due to its controversial backdrop.
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It is reported Shahid was wary of signing ‘Padmavat’ as it starred Ranveer and Deepika whose on-screen chemistry overshadows everything and everybody else. But it was his Babaji who advised him to go ahead and sign the mega-budget Sanjay Leela Bhansali film.
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His favorite holiday spot is Goa and he makes it a point to spend New Year’s Eve in Goa with his close friends.
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His 2009 hit film 'Kaminey' clocked 10 years . The film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj redefined Shahid's career. 'Kaminey' is considered as a cult classic film that went on to bag several awards.
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He is a strict vegetarian who eats a lot of beans, spinach, fruits and leafy green vegetables. Other staple foods in his diet include rice, dairy products, and other protein-rich foods.
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Shahid's workout regime: He works out for six days in a week and does one set of exercise every alternate day.
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He was born in New Delhi where his father Pankaj kapur was a theater actor and his mother Nilima azim was a professional Kathak dancer.
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Shahid gave up eating meat after reading the book “Life is Fair” by Brian Hines.
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