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Shahid Kapoor celebrates his 42nd birthday today, however his charm is still the same as the day he first hit the screens in 2003. He has just gotten a lot more hot and happening. From a chocolate boy to an intense, brooding hero, the actor has had a journey of his own on screen. But in real life too, from being a national crush to a loving family man, he has being exemplary in each phase.

Shahid Kapoor turns 42

This year marks 2 decades in the Hindi film industry for Shahid Kapoor. In this while, the actor has established himself as a strong force to be reckoned with. On February 25 this year, he turns 42 but his aura is still the same as he had in his 20s.

Shahid on maintaining the work-life balance

As a family man, Shahid has been an example for many. The way he loves his wife, kids, brother, and other members of family is just too adorable. Recently, he was asked in an interview with ETimes about how he makes sure to spend time with his kids amidst his busy schedule. He said, “Oh, they make sure I spend enough time with them. My children are… They demand my time. And I am a slave to their demands.” Shahid and wife Mira Rajput have 2 kids, daughter Misha and son Zain.

Shahid asserted that COVID pandemic taught him the importance of his family a lot more. He added, “This is one of the biggest things I learned during COVID specially, that spending time with your family, the ones you love, matters most. And I’m always very aware of that.”

Shahid on the secret behind his happy married life

Not just that, Shahid Kapoor was all praise for wife Mira as well. He shared, “I have a beautiful and very understanding and very supportive wife. So she understands the nature of work. And I consciously take time out for my family.” Sharing his mantra for a successful marriage, he revealed, “Once you’re in it, you’re in it. You’re not in it to give up. Everything goes up and down, but if you’re committed, you’re committed. You don’t let go. And that’s how I look at it.”

Shahid’s upcoming projects

On the work front, Shahid recently made his OTT debut with Raj and DK’s Frazi which garnered rave reviews. Up next, he has a film with Ali Abbas Zafar title Bloody Daddy. Apart from that, he reportedly also has a sci-fi love story with Maddock Films, that features him opposite Kriti Sanon. Even Farzi 2 seems to be on its way to get into development soon.

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