Shahid Kapoor: A seasoned Bollywood star

He will soon begin shooting for Bollywood remake of the Telugu film Jersey alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Kapur.

His film Kabir Singh is Google India’s most searched film of 2019, beats Avengers Endgame.

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.

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.

His favorite holiday spot is Goa and he makes it a point to spend New Year’s Eve in Goa with his close friends.

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.

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.

Shahid's workout regime: He works out for six days in a week and does one set of exercise every alternate day.

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.

Shahid gave up eating meat after reading the book “Life is Fair” by Brian Hines.