Have you heard? Take a chill pill

Updated On: 13 April, 2024 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team

Shahid Kapoor says actors playing aggressive characters today are criticised even though, in the past, such parts made them “superstars”

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Shahid Kapoor says actors playing aggressive characters today are criticised even though, in the past, such parts made them “superstars”. Kapoor, who most recently appeared in the romantic comedy, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, believes a distinction should be made between an actor’s performance and the actions of a character. “[I find the judgement] very extreme. Over generations, there have been actors who’ve played characters that could be deemed aggressive, but they are called superstars or legends. Now, suddenly, it’s very critical. If something is done well, and if the emotion is coming through [to] the audience, we should be respectful of that. You can like it or dislike it, but the quality of the performance and traits of the character should not be confused,” he added. Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh, a remake of the Telugu film, Arjun Reddy, courted controversy for its aggressive narrative, and the character played by him. The film’s director, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, followed it up with Animal, headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, which was also criticised for being abusive towards women.

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