Shahid kapoor reacts to criticism on Kabir Singh, admits actions of character were uncceptable

• Shahid Kapoor discussed the challenges of portraying Kabir Singh.
• He admitted that while he wouldn’t condone many of Kabir’s actions.
• He highlighted that characters like him do exist in real life.

Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh, released in 2019, became one of the biggest hits of the year, grossing over ₹250 crore at the box office. Despite the film's success, the controversial character of Kabir Singh continues to spark debate.

In a recent interview with Faye D'Souza, Shahid discussed the challenges of portraying such a character. He admitted that while he wouldn’t condone many of Kabir’s actions, characters like him do exist in real life.

“It is not really about who I am. It is about who we all can be. Who we all choose to be. What we all want to be,” Shahid explained. “Your learning has to be from that and you cannot make films that are never addressing what is happening in life.”

He further clarified his stance, saying, “I don't think a lot of things that Kabir did was acceptable at all. I would not accept a guy like that. But do guys like that exist? Do girls like that fall in love with guys like that? Yes they do! So why can't we make a movie about it?" He added that it’s ultimately up to the audience to decide what they like or dislike.

Kabir Singh, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, received polarizing reviews and was criticized for promoting toxic masculinity. Despite this, it was a box-office sensation. Shahid will next appear in Deva, set to release on January 31.

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