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5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor stepped into Bollywood over 20 years ago and with every role, has been showing us just how talented and versatile he is!

Be it his on-screen charisma or unparalleled dancing skills, Shahid Kapoor is one of Bollywood's finest entertainers who continues to win hearts!
So, here are a few lesser-known facts about this wonderful actor! 

Both of Shahid Kapoor’s parents, Pankaj Kapoor and Neliima Azeem, are renowned Indian actors. 

Image Source: Bollywood Shaadis

As a young kid, Shahid Kapoor appeared in a popular advertisement for a nutritional drink for children, alongside actress Ayesha Takia!

Image Source: Times of India

Before his big debut, Shahid Kapoor was seen as a background dancer in Subhash Ghai’s Taal (1999) and the late Yash Chopra’s Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997).

Image Source: NDTV

Shahid Kapoor is the first Bollywood actor to fly the American F-16 Super Viper and underwent training for over a month for his role in the movie Mausam (2011)!

Image Source: Deccan Herald

Shahid Kapoor is legendary actor Naseeruddin Shah’s step-nephew through his stepmother, Supriya Pathak, who is actress Ratna Pathak Shah's sister! 

Image Source: Jagran  

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