Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for the release of his new action film ‘Deva’. The movie has created huge buzz ahead of its release and this is the first time Shahid will be seen as a cop. However, ‘Deva’ also grabbed the headlines after the reports of CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) of asking the makers to cut some scenes surfaced online. As per report, CBFC asked the makers to trim some portion of a kissing scene and cut some scenes indicating ‘foul gestures’.
In an exclusive chat with News24 at Manthan 2024, Shahid Kapoor reacts to CBFC’s decision and reveals if he agrees with them. He says, “There were only three minor changes” and the makers have agreed with them. He also says that director Rosshan Andrrews have made those altercation to the film and it does not impact the final outcome of Deva.
Meanwhile, the actor also talked about his family and how they impact his work. Shahid reveals that his wife Mira Rajput and brother Ishaan Khatter are his biggest critics as they give their honest opinions. He further adds that his father Pankaj Kapoor, who is a renowned actor, also reviews his work. The ‘Jersey’ star called his father the ‘best actor’ and praised his dedication towards his craft.
When Shahid was praised for his impeccable dance skills, he gave credit to his mother Neelima Azeem, who is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
About Deva:
Deva also stars Pooja Hegde in the lead role. The movie will hit the theatres on January 31, 2025.
