Sunday, November 11, 2007

Shahid Kapoor



...Starting off his career by working in music videos and ads, Shahid made his Bollywood debut as a background dancer...

Shahid Kapoor was born February 25, 1981 in Mumbai, India is a Bollywood actor and model. He studied in Delhi in his earlier days and came to Mumbai and joined Rajhans Vidlaya post which he studied in Mithibai College. While studying in college, he continued pursuing dancing.

Starting off his career by working in music videos and ads, Shahid made his Bollywood debut as a background dancer in Subhash Ghai's Taal. After four years, he made his debut as a leading actor in Ishq Vishk and won a Filmfare Best Male Debut Award for his performance. Following that he did films like Fida and Shikhar.

In 2005, he had a setback in his career when all three of his films, Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi, Deewane Huye Pagal, and Shikhar failed to do well at the box office. However his performance in the latter was praised and he received a Star Screen Best Actor Nomination for his performance in the film.

In 2006, things began turning around as he received his first box office success since his debut with the multi-starrer, 36 China Town. Despite mixed reviews the comic-thriller became an above-average success. Shortly after the release of 36 China Town, Kapoor's second release, Chup Chup Ke released, which was an average success. He had his first commercial success with Sooraj Barjatya's Vivah and the film turned out to be his biggest commercial success so far. Since then he has established himself as one of the most promising actors of the industry.

Before starting off his career as an actor, Kapoor worked in several music videos and ads, including one with Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, post Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. In 1999, he was seen in the hit movie Taal as a background dancer with Aishwarya Rai in the song 'Kahiin aag lage lag jawe'.

His last release Jab We Met has proved to be a major success in India and a blockbuster in UK, alongside it has also managed to impress the critics who could not stop raving about the film. He will soon be seen in two upcoming films - Nagesh Kukunoor's Tasveer with Akshay Kumar and Ayesha Takia and Aziz Mirza's Lucky Charm opposite Vidya Balan.
Born to actor Pankaj Kapoor of Karamchand fame and actress/classical dancer Neelima Azeem, who divorced when he was three, Shahid is a trained dancer who studied under Shiamak Davar. After the divorce of his parents, he usually lived with his mother. His step-mother is Supriya Pathak. Kapoor also has a sister named Sana and a brother named Ishaan Khattar who acted with him in Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi.

In 2004, Kapoor began dating actress Kareena Kapoor. They separated three years later in 2007. Furthermore, prior to joining the film industry, he dated actress, Hrishita Bhatt.

Priyanka Chopra

Karate chops expert Priyanka Chopra is lovingly referred to as Piggie Chops by Abhishek Bachhan. This stunt diva, glam queen and a dancer par excellence has a career that most actresses dream of. With mega banners and huge releases – there’s no stopping her now! This Bollywood glam queen wears her attitude on her sleeves. Hrithik, Abhishek, SRK, Akshay – all have an amazing onscreen chemistry as well as off screen friendship with this beauty. Priyanka seems to be in every ones good books. For her great looks, breezy, super cool, no nonsense attitude and cowboy hat in Right Here Right Now, Priyanka Chopra is also one of the Glam Actress Award 2007 nominees.

Sonam Kapoor to do Dilli 6 with Abhishek

Reports are that, Anil Kapoor’s daughter, Sonam Kapoor will be soon seen in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra’s next. Apparently, this beautiful newcomer has been signed to do Dilli 6 opposite Abhishek Bachchan.

Rakeysh was reportedly having issues getting a male lead for his film. After approaching quite a few actors for the role, Abhishek Bachchan agreed to do it. Apparently, Rakeysh wanted to sign Kareena Kapoor for the role. However, after Abhishek was signed in for the male lead, Rakeysh decided against Kareena and the role went to Soha. For some reason, it didn’t work out with Soha either and Sonam was approached.

Sonam will be making her Bollywood debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, opposite debutante Ranbir Kapoor. Well, not many are lucky to have such good films in their kitty even after proving themselves in the industry. Let’s just hope that post the release of Saawariya, Sonam manages to maintain the same luck with work.

Hrithik Roshan

Dhoom 2 has proved it yet again that Hrithik Roshan can bring the world to its knees if he puts his mind to it. Our next nominee is the one and only Kaho Na Pyar Hai sensation – Hrithik Roshan! Hrithik has refused quite a few Hollywood films, of which one was the sequel to Pink Panther, starring Aishwarya Rai with the legendary Steve Martin. Reason for turning down the role? Hrithik didn’t like the role. He was going to play Pink Panther’s secretary. Also, reports are that he has even refused Vishal Bharadwaj’s English movie. Well Hrithik is on a roll, his career is on an all time high and he can afford to be super selective about his roles… after all Hrithik is not only a super star but also a super hero. This undisputed king of dance and stunts will soon take up writing as well. With papa Rakesh Roshan’s assistance, he’ll be writing the sequel to Krrish. But that’s only after he’s done shooting for Jodhaa Akbar.