How did Shahid Kapoor cope with the pressure of sustaining his Bollywood career amidst ups and downs?

Shahid Kapoor, often hailed as one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, has had a career marked by his ability to tackle diverse roles with ease and finesse. Despite being born into a filmi family, with his father being veteran actor Pankaj Kapur and his mother being veteran actress Neelima Azeem, Shahid faced his fair share of struggles on his path to stardom. His initial foray into Bollywood with films like “Ishq Vishk” and “Fida” earned him praise for his performances but failed to establish him as a bankable star. However, it was his portrayal of the quintessential romantic hero in films like “Jab We Met” and “Haider” that catapulted him to overnight fame, earning him the title of “Shahid Kapoor” from his legions of fans. Despite subsequent setbacks in his career, including a string of box office flops and personal controversies, Shahid’s dedication to his craft and his ability to effortlessly switch between intense dramas and light-hearted comedies have remained undiminished. Today, he is regarded as one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, with a string of critically acclaimed performances to his name.