Over the years, Shahid Kapoor has donned various roles in his over two-decade long career. From a chocolate lover boy to a drug addict, he has done it all. But along with different characters, the actor has also donned different looks in his films and the one thing he has tried on various occasions is a bearded look.
From Kabir Singh to Haider: 5 times Shahid Kapoor aced the bearded look
Here are 5 movies where Shahid Kapoor slayed with a bearded look in order to add more intensity to his character.
Haider (2014)
Shahid Kapoor’s character, Haider, in this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet had a well-groomed yet brooding bearded look, which suited the dark and intense theme of the film. Shahid’s change of look in the latter part of the Vishal Bhardwaj directed film suited his character perfectly. Haider is considered one of his best performances.
Udta Punjab (2016)
In this film directed by Abhishek Chaubey, Shahid Kapoor played the role of a drug-addicted rock star named Tommy Singh. He had a grungy bearded look that added authenticity to the character. Along with Shahid’s look and performance, Udta Punjab was highly praised by the critics and audience alike for its content.
Padmaavat (2018)
While not a full beard, Shahid Kapoor sported a well-trimmed and regal mustache in his role as Maharawal Ratan Singh. This look added authenticity to his character in this historical drama by the iconic Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which also starred Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles. Despite the presence of these two stars in Padmaavat, Shahid and his look succeeded in impressing the audience.
Kabir Singh (2019)
Shahid Kapoor’s character in this film had a rugged and intense bearded appearance, which became quite iconic. His portrayal of Dr. Kabir Rajdheer Singh garnered a lot of attention and praise in the movie directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. In fact, Kabir Singh became such a big hit that Shahid’s look became an inspiration for many.
Jersey (2022)
Gowtam Naidu Tinnanuri’s Jersey, which was the official remake of his Telugu hit of the same name, saw Shahid Kapoor play a promising cricketer who fails to make it to the Indian team. His bearded look in the film played a major role in expressing his state of mind later in his story when he becomes a father and gets separated from his wife.
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