Shahid Kapoor Talks About Portraying Kabir Singh 'Authentically', Says 'Girls Fall In Love With Guys Like That'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shahid Kapoor Talks About Portraying Kabir Singh 'Authentically', Says 'Girls Fall In Love With Guys Like That'

ABP News  

New Delhi: One of Shahid Kapoor's most iconic performances was playing the complex and flawed character of ‘Kabir Singh’. Shahid Kapoor Reflects on Kabir Singh’s Controversial Character Talking to Faye D'Souza, Shahid admitted that many of Kabir Singh's deeds were "unacceptable," but he stood by the film's portrayal of the real-life character. When questioned whether films can change people's attitudes and actions, Shahid said he would be "fine with that" if someone saw Kabir Singh and decided they never want to meet a guy like him. The film, starring Shahid Kapoor in the titular role, became one of the highest-grossing films of the year but also sparked intense debate over its portrayal of toxic masculinity.

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Shahid Kapoor Defends Kabir Singh, Talks About Appeal Of Grey Characters: ‘Mere Andar Se Ek Pride Hai…’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Kapoor Defends Kabir Singh, Talks About Appeal Of Grey Characters: ‘Mere Andar Se Ek Pride Hai…’

ABP News  

Shahid Kapoor, who is currently promoting his upcoming film ‘Deva’, recently discussed his choice of complex, grey characters, including his role in ‘Kabir Singh’. Shahid Kapoor talks about Kabir Singh and glorifying toxic masculinity Shahid shared, “I’m just very proud of that film. Toh mere na andar se ek pride hai that we did something, which is… see because mere …

Kartik Aaryan or Salman Khan: Shahid Kapoor takes a dig at actors who are full of themselves, fans guess who; watch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kartik Aaryan or Salman Khan: Shahid Kapoor takes a dig at actors who are full of themselves, fans guess who; watch

Hindustan Times  

Apart from being a versatile actor and a gifted dancer, Shahid Kapoor has another quality which sets him apart from his contemporaries— he doesn’t mince his words and is not afraid of being honest. Shahid Kapoor's latest interview leaves fans wondering if he's talking about Kartik Aaryan or Salman Khan Well, another clip from the podcast is now going viral …

Shahid Kapoor said he was made to feel less of a star before Kabir Singh: ‘Mujhe aise situation mein dala gaya’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shahid Kapoor said he was made to feel less of a star before Kabir Singh: ‘Mujhe aise situation mein dala gaya’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shahid Kapoor is one of the most well-known faces in the industry, having proved his mettle as an actor and star throughout his decades-long career. In an interview with Raj Shamani on his podcast channel, Shahid shared that there was a point before the film Kabir Singh where he was made to feel ‘lesser’ as a star. What Shahid …

Shahid Kapoor says men like Kabir Singh exist and girls fall in love with them: 'I would not accept a guy like that'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shahid Kapoor says men like Kabir Singh exist and girls fall in love with them: 'I would not accept a guy like that'

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh had released in 2019. In a new interview with Faye D'Souza, Shahid opened up on the debate of playing a character like that and said that even though he would not ‘accept’ a lot of things he did the film, characters like him exist in real life. That's really upto you, as an audience.” About Kabir …

Adil Hussain Dismisses Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Claim About Kabir Singh Boosting His Fame: 'Is He More Popular...'
7 months ago

Adil Hussain Dismisses Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Claim About Kabir Singh Boosting His Fame: 'Is He More Popular...'

News 18  

Actor Adil Hussain, known for his supporting role in the controversial film ‘Kabir Singh’, recently defended his decision to criticize the movie while clarifying that his criticism was not directed at the film’s director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga. In an interview with India Today NE, Hussain responded to Vanga’s claim that his small role in ‘Kabir Singh’ brought him more fame …

Shahid Kapoor reveals he didn't 'hear anything that exciting' post Kabir Singh script: It was shocking but it was new
1 year, 2 months ago

Shahid Kapoor reveals he didn't 'hear anything that exciting' post Kabir Singh script: It was shocking but it was new

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shahid Kapoor has said that he didn't come across any 'exciting' script post his 2019 blockbuster Kabir Singh. Shahid calls Kabir Singh script ‘exciting’ "When I did Kabir Singh, the character was new for me, the entire journey, the way the entire relationship was, it was shocking but it was new. Shahid's upcoming film Fans will see Shahid in …

Shahid Kapoor Recalls How Mira Rajput Pushed Him To Do Kabir Singh: 'She Was Like Just Shut Up And...'
1 year, 5 months ago

Shahid Kapoor Recalls How Mira Rajput Pushed Him To Do Kabir Singh: 'She Was Like Just Shut Up And...'

News 18  

Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy i.e.Kabir Singh starring Shahid Kapoor was one of the biggest blockbusters of 2019. During a conversation with the entertainment portal PinkVilla, Shahid Kapoor recalled that he was not of the opinion to play Kabir Singh in the first place, “It is a remake, so I saw Arjun Reddy. Then they have to …

Shahid Kapoor: ‘I’ve seen physical abuse as a child'
1 year, 8 months ago

Shahid Kapoor: ‘I’ve seen physical abuse as a child'

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Kapoor has added a new layer to the debate around his 2019 blockbuster Kabir Singh. When Kabir Singh, Sandeep Reddy Vanga's adaptation of his 2017 Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy, released four years ago, it took the Bollywood discourse by storm. Shahid's latest response to criticism “I've seen physical abuse as a child. Shahid also clarified that he didn't see …

Was Shahid Kapoor's Ishq Vishk Just Kabir Singh 'in the Making'? Twitter Thinks So
2 years, 6 months ago

Was Shahid Kapoor's Ishq Vishk Just Kabir Singh 'in the Making'? Twitter Thinks So

News 18  

That Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh is problematic is common knowledge but now, a Twitter user has pointed out another instance of a Shahid Kapoor character that exhibited similarly disturbing traits. While Ishq Vishq, also starring Amrita Rao and Shenaz Treasury among others, pretty much sealed in Shahid Kapoor’s image as a “chocolate boy” back then, the cutesy romance story shifts …

How Kabir Singh, despite its problems, redefined Shahid Kapoor's career. On Monday Masala
3 years, 9 months ago

How Kabir Singh, despite its problems, redefined Shahid Kapoor's career. On Monday Masala

India Today  

Before the release of Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor had to his credit a list of films that defined him as an actor with inexplicable talent but there weren’t many movies that proved his mettle at the box office. However, with Kabir Singh, Shahid not only proved he's an actor par excellence once again, but the film’s roaring business at the …

Shahid Kapoor is Kabir Singh in this throwback pic. Fans say yaadein taaza hai
4 years, 4 months ago

Shahid Kapoor is Kabir Singh in this throwback pic. Fans say yaadein taaza hai

India Today  

Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh might have faced backlash for glorifying toxic masculinity, but the film also received massive appreciation. Sharing a throwback picture from Kabir Singh, Shahid Kapoor wrote on Instagram, “Memories. thank you @shanaticmihir for this lovely pic.” FANS SHOWERED LOVE Shahid Kapoor’s fans took to his post’s comments section to write “Kabir Singh” followed by heart and fire …

Shahid Kapoor pens note on one year of Kabir Singh: ‘You understood him in a time where people are quick to judge’
4 years, 9 months ago

Shahid Kapoor pens note on one year of Kabir Singh: ‘You understood him in a time where people are quick to judge’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shahid Kapoor took to Instagram to thank fans for loving his film Kabir Singh. One user said: “You lived the Character Full Justice Done” while another said, “It’s a heart touching story ever!!!”. Good acting no doubt” while another said: “I love your acting but Kabir Singh was a male chauvinist, misogynist and extremely toxic/problematic character. Writing about it, …

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh success: ‘I have just bought a house in Worli and I need to pay for it, so I am very happy’
5 years, 2 months ago

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh success: ‘I have just bought a house in Worli and I need to pay for it, so I am very happy’

Hindustan Times  

He could easily be called ‘the box office disruptor’ of 2019. Like Kaminey, Haider or Udta Punjab, you broke the mould of a ‘Bollywood hero’ once again with Kabir Singh. I don’t think I’ve ever fallen in any bracket in the last 10 years of my career and Kabir Singh was also not the kind of film that people would …

Shahid Kapoor thought about trying something else when his films weren't doing well
5 years, 3 months ago

Shahid Kapoor thought about trying something else when his films weren't doing well

India TV News  

Shahid Kapoor has said he wondered, at times, whether he should try his hand at something else when his films weren't doing great numbers at the box office. With "Kabir Singh", Shahid registered his career's biggest hit earlier this year, which also turned out to be one of 2019's biggest blockbusters. He said he didn't plan to do another remake …

Shahid Kapoor on Mira Rajput’s debut: ‘She has all her life to figure out so many things for herself’
5 years, 5 months ago

Shahid Kapoor on Mira Rajput’s debut: ‘She has all her life to figure out so many things for herself’

Hindustan Times  

It’s not every day that your film makes close to Rs 280 crores, that too, only in India. Especially, for Shahid Kapoor, the experience is absolutely new, or as he says, “it’s a virgin territory for me.” But along with bouquets for Kabir Singh, came brickbats as well, for his “faulty character”. One thing’s for sure: the kind of love …

Shahid Kapoor defends Kabir Singh: ‘No one brought up Baazigar when Shah Rukh Khan killed Shilpa Shetty’
5 years, 6 months ago

Shahid Kapoor defends Kabir Singh: ‘No one brought up Baazigar when Shah Rukh Khan killed Shilpa Shetty’

Hindustan Times  

Shahid Kapoor spoke up in defence of his blockbuster, Kabir Singh, which has been criticised for its portrayal of toxic masculinity. The film, Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s remake of his hit Telugu film Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh has emerged as 2019’s biggest hit despite largely unflattering reviews and multiple controversies. Talking about his film’s enthusiastic reception by the audience, Shahid said …

Shahid Kapoor: I used to hate that people thought I was just a pretty face
5 years, 6 months ago

Shahid Kapoor: I used to hate that people thought I was just a pretty face

India Today  

If Shahid Kapoor is on stage, it is impossible to not talk about Kabir Singh, his big blockbuster of the year that made Rs 278 crore at the box office. Speaking on Day 2 of the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019, during a session titled Heroes and Anti-Heroes: The craft and the heart of telling all stories, Shahid revealed how …

Shahid Kapoor: My wife Mira Rajput told me to do Kabir Singh
5 years, 6 months ago

Shahid Kapoor: My wife Mira Rajput told me to do Kabir Singh

India Today  

Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh was the most-talked-about film of 2019, for many reasons. But not many know that it was Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput who told him to do Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Kabir Singh. At a session titled Heroes and Anti-Heroes: The craft and the heart of telling all stories, the 38-year-old actor said that Mira loved the character, …

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh: We knew some people would be uncomfortable
5 years, 6 months ago

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh: We knew some people would be uncomfortable

India Today  

Shahid Kapoor as and in Kabir Singh created quite a stir the moment the film hit the theatres. While the audience were thronging the theatres to watch angry Kabir Singh fall madly in love with Preeti, the film saw itself surrounded with an array of controversies. At India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019, Shahid Kapoor talked about the success of Kabir …

Shahid Kapoor goes on bike trip in Europe with Ishaan Khatter and Kunal Kemmu. See pic
5 years, 7 months ago

Shahid Kapoor goes on bike trip in Europe with Ishaan Khatter and Kunal Kemmu. See pic

India Today  

Actor Shahid Kapoor is zipping along on his bike across Europe and documenting his Europe diaries on Instagram. Shahid with brother Ishaan Khatter, Kunal Kemmu and the rest of their squad, seems to be having the time of their lives on their Switzerland vacay and what is adding to their fun is bikes! The trip comes after Shahid's latest release …

Kabir Singh total box office collection: Shahid Kapoor film smashes into Rs 275-crore club
5 years, 7 months ago

Kabir Singh total box office collection: Shahid Kapoor film smashes into Rs 275-crore club

India Today  

Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani's Kabir Singh is unstoppable at the box office. Kabir Singh slowed down a bit in its fifth and the sixth week, making Rs 8.1 crore and Rs 1.6 crore respectively. Watch the trailer of Kabir Singh here: Talking about the film's impressive box office numbers, Shahid said, "I got very emotional. Though Kabir Singh is …

Shahid Kapoor: No one picked on Sanju like Kabir Singh when he said that he slept with 300 women
5 years, 7 months ago

Shahid Kapoor: No one picked on Sanju like Kabir Singh when he said that he slept with 300 women

India Today  

It has been more than a month since Kabir Singh released, and yet the film continues to stir up debates. The Sandeep Reddy Vanga film, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani, has faced heavy backlash from critics for glorifying violence and misogyny. Opening up about the criticism, Shahid told Hindustan Times that Kabir's aggression was "across the board" and that …

Shahid Kapoor: It's a huge compliment for me if people disliked Kabir Singh
5 years, 7 months ago

Shahid Kapoor: It's a huge compliment for me if people disliked Kabir Singh

India Today  

Shahid Kapoor's latest film Kabir Singh has become a defining moment in his Bollywood career. Not only is it his highest-grossing film as it's raked in more than Rs 260 crore, it has also become a strong talking point among critics ever since its release. It’s a huge compliment for me if people disliked Kabir Singh. Kabir Singh, which features …

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh director Sandeep Vanga's statements: It's healthy that people disagree
5 years, 7 months ago

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh director Sandeep Vanga's statements: It's healthy that people disagree

India Today  

Ever since the release of Kabir Singh, the film has been mired in controversies. Whether it be allegations against the film for being misogynist or director Sandeep Reddy Vanga defending violence in love, Kabir Singh managed to make headlines. But Shahid Kapoor, who plays the titular role in the Hindi remake of Telugu film Arjun Reddy, doesn't completely disagree with …

Taapsee Pannu on Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh: ‘Problem is not flawed characters, problem is when you glorify them’
5 years, 8 months ago

Taapsee Pannu on Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh: ‘Problem is not flawed characters, problem is when you glorify them’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Taapsee Pannu recently found herself in controversy over a tweet targeting Shahid Kapoor’s blockbuster Kabir Singh and its director Sandeep Reddy Vanga while citing a murder. Days after being trolled for a mistimed tweet targeting Kabir Singh and its director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Taapsee Pannu talks about whether a ‘female Kabir Singh’ is possible. WATCH: Shahid, Kiara visit theatre …

Kabir Singh has resurrected Shahid Kapoor's career, established him as a pan-Indian star with box office appeal
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh has resurrected Shahid Kapoor's career, established him as a pan-Indian star with box office appeal

Firstpost  

As the decade is drawing to a close, it is looking very likely that Shahid Kapoor will be the only star, apart from Salman Khan and Aamir Khan, who will have two films in the top 10 grossers of the year. Kabir Singh will be sitting pretty at either number eight or nine in the list right above or below …

What’s the matter with Kabir Singh, Sandeep Reddy Vanga?
5 years, 8 months ago

What’s the matter with Kabir Singh, Sandeep Reddy Vanga?

The Hindu  

This is a blog post from There is so much that has already been said about the recently-released Shahid Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh. Gathered in front of a television, we would excitedly share our suggestions: Gilli, Padayappa, Saami, Friends … Invariably though, a few minutes into the film, we would turn to each other and say, “I don’t remember it being …

Shahid Kapoor: Kabir Singh is an adult film for adults. People can like it without agreeing with it
5 years, 8 months ago

Shahid Kapoor: Kabir Singh is an adult film for adults. People can like it without agreeing with it

India Today  

Shahid Kapoor is on a roll, as his latest release Kabir Singh refuses to slow down at the box office, even in its third week. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Shahid said that he was overwhelmed by the "phenomenal" success of Kabir Singh. When Shahid was asked how much he identifies with Kabir Singh, he said, "My job, as …

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy after massive flak for slap comment: I was misquoted
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy after massive flak for slap comment: I was misquoted

India Today  

Kabir Singh, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani, is inching towards Rs 300-crore mark. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has found himself in the eye of a storm for his distasteful comments on love and how if you 'don't slap each other, there is no emotion' in an interview with Film Companion's Anupama Chopra. In the video interview with Film Companion, …

Shahid Kapoor: Mira Rajput believed Kabir Singh is a character I should have in my filmography
5 years, 8 months ago

Shahid Kapoor: Mira Rajput believed Kabir Singh is a character I should have in my filmography

India Today  

With Kabir Singh going from strength to strength at the box office, Shahid Kapoor is on cloud nine. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Shahid revealed that his wife Mira Rajput encouraged him to take up Kabir Singh. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Kabir Singh is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy, which starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini …

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga says he was misquoted in controversial interview: ‘It’s not assault, it’s liberty of expression’
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga says he was misquoted in controversial interview: ‘It’s not assault, it’s liberty of expression’

Hindustan Times  

After attempting to defend his controversial film Kabir Singh in a recent interview and digging himself into a deeper hole, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has now defended his earlier defence. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s interview is generating just as much controversy as his film, Kabir Singh. Later in the same interview, posted online on Saturday, speaking about a particular scene in …

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga savaged on Twitter for controversial comments: ‘What an arrogant, sexist man’
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga savaged on Twitter for controversial comments: ‘What an arrogant, sexist man’

Hindustan Times  

The vitriol that was previously directed towards Kabir Singh - the character and the film - seems to have been transferred to the man behind both, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. “By promoting movies like Kabir Singh and directors like Sandeep Reddy Vanga, we are indulging a highly destructive catharsis that will hurt everyone in its path. “At one point Anupama …

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga defends film, says ‘If you can’t slap, touch your woman wherever you want, I don’t see emotion’
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga defends film, says ‘If you can’t slap, touch your woman wherever you want, I don’t see emotion’

Hindustan Times  

In his first major interview post the release of his latest film, Kabir Singh, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has defended some of the most controversial aspects of the Shahid Kapoor-starrer, which has become this year’s latest blockbuster despite negative reviews. Speaking to journalist Anupama Chopra, Vanga said, “When I started this film, I knew it would be a big success …

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh: ‘Most flawed character I have ever played has become my most loved’
5 years, 8 months ago

Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh: ‘Most flawed character I have ever played has become my most loved’

Hindustan Times  

As Kabir Singh went past Rs 200 crore in domestic market, actor Shahid Kapoor took to Instagram to thanks fans for loving Kabir Singh, the most flawed character he has ever played. To be kinder.” Kabir Singh stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles. I have never ever felt so thankful.” The irony of being Kabir Singh was …

Malaal actor Sharmin Segal slams Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, says it made her cringe
5 years, 8 months ago

Malaal actor Sharmin Segal slams Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, says it made her cringe

Hindustan Times  

Malaal actor Sharmin Segal has criticised the recent Shahid Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh, saying that the film didn’t sit well with her. Actors Meezaan Jaffrey and Sharmin Segal at a press conference during the promotions of their upcoming film Malaal. Sharmin, the niece of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, compared Kiara’s character to her own character in Malaal, and said, “There is …

Shahid Kapoor’s mom Neelima Azeem defends Kabir Singh: ‘Actors have won Oscars for characters like these’
5 years, 8 months ago

Shahid Kapoor’s mom Neelima Azeem defends Kabir Singh: ‘Actors have won Oscars for characters like these’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shahid Kapoor’s latest offering Kabir Singh has started a rather heated debate on misogyny and its depiction of women. Kabir Singh stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in lead roles. WATCH: Kabir Singh | Public review of Shahid Kapoor & Kiara Advani’s latest film When asked about the issues with the central character, Neelima said the film was a …

Kabir Singh shouldn't be banned for its toxic masculinity; its existence should be validly critiqued
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh shouldn't be banned for its toxic masculinity; its existence should be validly critiqued

Firstpost  

Kabir Singh, the Hindi remake of the Telugu movie Arjun Reddy, will undoubtedly be a hit like its source material which made over ten times its minuscule budget. Over the last weekend, hoards of men, fans of both Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh, have incessantly harassed, abused, trolled women reviewers who criticised the films on Twitter, myself included. But attributing …

CBFC member Vani Tripathi blasts Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, says ‘Arjun Reddy was bad enough and now this’
5 years, 8 months ago

CBFC member Vani Tripathi blasts Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, says ‘Arjun Reddy was bad enough and now this’

Hindustan Times  

Television actor Vani Tripathi Tikoo has slammed Kabir Singh for being a ‘terribly misogynist and extremely violent film’, and has called out actor Shahid Kapoor for taking on the role. She wrote in a series of tweets on Tuesday, “I’m serious about this thought that misogyny is ‘infectious’ have been noticing the narrative around Kabir Singh past few days.What a …

Kabir Singh is a filthy degenerate but the movie is not a ‘celebration of toxic masculinity’
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh is a filthy degenerate but the movie is not a ‘celebration of toxic masculinity’

Op India  

Kabir Singh has recorded great revenues at the Box Office since it was released. Ever since its release, the so-called feminists are up in arms against the movie, for what they call, a celebration of ‘Toxic Masculinity’. Even in Padmavat, Ranveer Singh portrayed a pretty toxic character, the rapist, jihadist probably bisexual Alauddin Khilji, yet most feminists were drooling over …

Sona Mohapatra slams defenders of Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, calls out film’s ‘toxic masculine acts’
5 years, 8 months ago

Sona Mohapatra slams defenders of Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, calls out film’s ‘toxic masculine acts’

Hindustan Times  

Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed fans of Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, after she was attacked online by defenders of the film, which she had criticised for being regressive in its treatment of women. A woman singing lustily & celebrating her own sexuality isn’t likely to cause violence & isn’t the same thing as a man grabbing a woman without her …

Kabir Singh glorifies toxic behaviour: More flaws in Shahid Kapoor film beyond misogyny
5 years, 8 months ago

Kabir Singh glorifies toxic behaviour: More flaws in Shahid Kapoor film beyond misogyny

Hindustan Times  

How does one make film about a flawed character? The question is gaining currency on social media as Shahid Kapoor’s latest film Kabir Singh hit theatres on June 21 and critics termed it chauvinistic, patriarchal and misogynistic. Directed by Sandeep Vanga Reddy, Kabir Singh is an official remake of 2017 Telugu hit Arjun Reddy. Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani play …

Kabir Singh evokes extreme reactions on Twitter: Some say ‘toxic domination is not cool’, others feel Shahid Kapoor ‘is just insanely talented’
5 years, 9 months ago

Kabir Singh evokes extreme reactions on Twitter: Some say ‘toxic domination is not cool’, others feel Shahid Kapoor ‘is just insanely talented’

Hindustan Times  

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Shahid Kapoor’s latest film Kabir Singh is a polarizing work. A user, praising Shahid’s work in the film, said: “Just watched #KabirSingh in Dubai, it’s my first time ever to watch an Indian movie in a theatre, l just wanna say that it’s a well made movie and I’m a Shahid kapoor fan …

Sona Mohapatra slams Shahid Kapoor for playing Kabir Singh: Does the actor have no responsibility?
5 years, 9 months ago

Sona Mohapatra slams Shahid Kapoor for playing Kabir Singh: Does the actor have no responsibility?

India Today  

Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh might be cooking up a storm at the box office, but the film has been slammed for glamourising misogyny. #LetsTalk #India #KabirSingh https://t.co/UxUbWdOpAF SONA June 21, 2019 In another tweet, Sona Mohapatra called out Rekha Sharma, the chairperson of the National Commission for Women, for praising Shahid's performance in Kabir Singh. https://t.co/zxcLWVFuiO SONA June 21, 2019 …

Sona Mohapatra slams Shahid Kapoor for doing ‘misogynistic, patriarchal’ Kabir Singh: ‘Does the actor have no responsibility’
5 years, 9 months ago

Sona Mohapatra slams Shahid Kapoor for doing ‘misogynistic, patriarchal’ Kabir Singh: ‘Does the actor have no responsibility’

Hindustan Times  

Singer Sona Mohapatra has slammed Shahid Kapoor’s latest film Kabir Singh for its misogyny. Sona Mohapatra slams Kabir Singh and the movie’s star Shahid Kapoor for being misogynistic. Quoting a tweet by National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma, Sona wrote, “Didn’t notice the deeply misogynistic & patriarchal narrative? Watch: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani host special screening of ‘Kabir Singh’ …

‘Kabir Singh’ movie review: This Shahid Kapoor-starrer is no film for woman
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Kabir Singh’ movie review: This Shahid Kapoor-starrer is no film for woman

The Hindu  

The character Kabir Singh, or Arjun Reddy for that matter, is basically an updated Devdas, a loser in love, with additional anger management issues, who hits the bottle at the drop of the hat. In fact not a single character in the apology of a script — from his college principal to the family to the hospital staff — seems …

Reel Deal: All Things Problematic About Shahid’s ‘Kabir Singh’
5 years, 9 months ago

Reel Deal: All Things Problematic About Shahid’s ‘Kabir Singh’

The Quint  

Misogyny and No Agency Till the time the two leads begin their courtship, the girl barely has any dialogue. Kabir Singh behaves like he owns her and shows his toxic masculinity at every given point. How does one get involved in a love story if one person’s view is left out completely? Perhaps her conservative patriarchal family and a highly …

Kabir Singh movie review: This Shahid Kapoor film is injurious to health
5 years, 9 months ago

Kabir Singh movie review: This Shahid Kapoor film is injurious to health

Hindustan Times  

Kabir Singh Director: Sandeep Vanga Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani Rating: 1.5/5 Kabir Singh movie review: Shahid Kapoor plays the perpetually furious hero. There are so many shots of cigarette smoking in Kabir Singh I’m surprised they didn’t rope in Akshay Kumar for a supporting role, to keep reminding the film’s leading man to replace cigarettes with sanitary napkins. Watch …

Kabir Singh movie review: Shahid Kapoor's intensity is mined for a horrific, harrowing ode to misogyny
5 years, 9 months ago

Kabir Singh movie review: Shahid Kapoor's intensity is mined for a horrific, harrowing ode to misogyny

Firstpost  

Kabir Singh is the Bollywood remake of the 2017 Tollywood blockbuster Arjun Reddy starring Vijay Sai Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the roles played in this Hindi version by Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. “C’mon ya, men like that do exist.” “Are you saying films should not depict reality?” “If negative characters could influence people to become bad then how …

‘Kabir Singh’ movie review: This Shahid Kapoor-starrer is no film for woman
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‘Kabir Singh’ movie review: This Shahid Kapoor-starrer is no film for woman

The Hindu  

The character Kabir Singh, or Arjun Reddy for that matter, is basically an updated Devdas, a loser in love, with additional anger management issues, who hits the bottle at the drop of the hat. In fact not a single character in the apology of a script — from his college principal to the family to the hospital staff — seems …

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