Shahid Kapoor’s sitting pretty

The actor slams critics and, in a chat with SHUBHA SHETTY-SAHA, says he plans to be a part of Bollywood for 20 more years

Post Kismat Konnection, Shahid Kapur slams the critics, claiming that the film has had a ‘bigger opening’ than Jab We Met. If that’s true, then Shahid would have achieved a hat-trick of hits with two of his previous films — Vivaah and Jab We Met — sending the cash registers ringing.

However, critics are not too happy with Kismat Konnection. Speaking about this, Shahid says, “I do films for audiences. There are certain subjects that appeal to the audiences more than the critics. I am never really going to make a film for an individual, or to please a reviewer. A critic, after all, is just an individual.”

The actor also insists that his ‘teeny bopper image’ doesn’t bother him. “I plan to be around for 20 more years. I can’t undo the fact that I am just 27. Youngsters connect with me and I must use that to my advantage,” he says.

However, when we remind him that young actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan and Harman Baweja have come in off late, he says, “If people like me they will come to see me, irrespective of who is around. It doesn’t matter how old you are. Audiences have an individual relationship with each actor. You have to build that relationship where they are curious to see your next film.

He adds, “I watched Saawariya and Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na and I think both Ranbir and Imran are very good. I am yet to watch Love Story 2050.”

Coming back to Kismat Konnection, Shahid says, “Kismat… was a much larger release than Jab We Met. The perception that it has not done well is created because of the reviews. In due course, the figures will start coming out and you will know. My earlier film, Vivaah got terrible reviews but it ran for 48 weeks. Audiences don’t bother about reviews, beyond a point. It is more about audiences waiting for your film to release,” he says.

Some critics also mentioned that Vidya Balan looked older than him in the film. Will he be careful next time?

“Absolutely! I take all criticism very seriously. I will work harder next time,” he says.
So does that mean he will choose a younger looking heroine next time? “That’s not my call. It’s the director’s call. I don’t think I am in a position to decide who should be cast opposite me,” signs off Shahid.

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