Shahid Kapoor defends Kabir Singh against chauvinism charge: ‘It is a phase in everyone’s life, we all become self-destructive’
5 years, 7 months ago

Shahid Kapoor defends Kabir Singh against chauvinism charge: ‘It is a phase in everyone’s life, we all become self-destructive’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shahid Kapoor has defended his film Kabir Singh, after many labelled it as chauvinistic, saying a film ought to ‘mirror life’. Kabir Singh stars Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. But, we must represent grey shades of human beings in films to represent life.” Defending his film, Shahid said he expects viewers to at least watch the film first. It made me feel that I never want to become this person.” Kabir Singh, a remake on the Telugu hit Arjun Reddy, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey, is the story of a brilliant medical student who takes to alcohol and drugs after a break-up with his girlfriend.

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