Shahid Kapoor Thanks Vijay Deverakonda For Doing 'Arjun Reddy': I Have To Give Him A Lot Of Love

Shahid expressed his gratitude to Vijay, acknowledging the impact of his film 'Arjun Reddy' on the creation of 'Kabir Singh'.

Shahid Kapoor thanks Vijay Deverakonda for doing 'Arjun Reddy.'

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New Delhi: Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Deverakonda shared a heartfelt moment onstage during the recent Prime Video event in Mumbai on Tuesday. Shahid expressed his gratitude to Vijay, acknowledging the impact of his film 'Arjun Reddy' on the creation of 'Kabir Singh'.

During the event, Shahid invited Vijay onto the stage, where he affectionately rested his head on Vijay's shoulder. Shahid remarked, “I have to give him a lot of love. Naa Arjun Reddy bani hoti, naa Kabir Singh paida hota (If Arjun Reddy was not made then Kabir Singh would not be born). Thank you, Vijay!” Prime Video India shared snapshots of their interaction on their Instagram account.

Check out Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Deverakonda's candid bromance moment here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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'Kabir Singh' served as the Hindi adaptation of Vijay Deverakonda’s 'Arjun Reddy', also featuring Kiara Advani. Despite its box office success, the film stirred debate over its portrayal of toxic masculinity. It garnered over ₹250 crore in India.

Moreover, 'Arjun Reddy', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Vijay alongside Shalini Pandey, faced similar criticisms for its depiction of toxic masculinity and violence in romantic relationships.

Previously, Shahid expressed gratitude to the audience for embracing the film, writing on his Instagram, “The most flawed character I have ever played. Has become my most loved. Indeed Indian cinema and the audience has come a long way. More power to brave choices. More power to you all for your maturity and humanness. You have given me wings to fly. To not only be burdened by the need to be loved to be a star but to have the courage to be hated in equal measure to be an actor. Here’s to cinema mirroring life."

Vijay's upcoming project is 'Family Star', in which he stars alongside Mrunal Thakur. Meanwhile, Shahid, last seen in 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya', announced his next venture, 'Ashwatthama – The Saga Continues'.