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Shahid Kapoor Clears the Air: No Dig at Salman Khan Amid Fan Backlash
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Actor Shahid Kapoor is currently focused on promoting his new film Deva, set to hit theaters this Friday. Recently, he made a comment that caught a lot of attention, mentioning that some actors are quite "full of themselves." While he didn't name anyone specifically, many online are guessing he might be referring to Salman Khan. Here’s what Shahid had to say when questioned about his remark.
Shahid Kapoor's comments
In a chat with an online media outlet, Sonal Kalra, Shahid explained, "Yeah, a couple of people messaged me thinking that’s what I meant. Honestly, I was just speaking off the cuff, didn’t even consider it. If I were to throw shade, it wouldn’t be at someone so senior and respected like that. Just wanted to set the record straight!"
Here’s some extra info
During an interview on Raj Shamani's YouTube channel, Shahid mentioned that some actors can be quite self-absorbed. This clip quickly gained traction on social media, with many users speculating it was a subtle jab at Salman, leading to some backlash. One user remarked, “He’s definitely talking about Salman… he should see this.” Another chimed in, “Doesn’t he care about his career anymore?” A third fan questioned, “Who’s he referring to? This should be interesting.”
Shahid's next role will be as a police officer in the action thriller Deva, directed by Rosshan Andrrews. He'll be acting alongside Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulati, and Kubra Sait. The film, produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, is set to hit theaters on January 31.
Additionally, Shahid will appear in Vishal Bhardwaj's upcoming project, sharing the screen with Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Randeep Hooda, and Vikrant Massey.
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