Shahid Kapoor hopes that Misha's first book is 'Winnie the Pooh'!

Shahid Kapoor is currently enjoying fatherhood and spending time with his 8-month-old daughter Misha. Talking at a charity gala to raise funds and create awareness about child education, Shahid revealed that having become a father he realises the importance of reading. Shahid confessed that at this point in his life, he realises that written word can change the world.

Shahid added, "As a parent, I understand how important it is for a child to get the right education. Children should be able to express their feelings and words are a strong medium."

Shahid confessed that his parents, Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azim, had given him freedom to do as he pleases, and he wishes to do the same for Misha.

The 'Padmavati' actor further added that he hopes that Misha's first books are AA Milne's 'Winnie The Pooh' series. "What better way to help children learn and understand life than encouraging them to read more books. Growing up, my favourite book was Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book. I also read every Roald Dahl book, including Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach," the actor said.



When asked which is his favourite book, Shahid revealed that he thoroughly enjoyed 'Life is Fair – The Law of Cause and Effect' by Brian Hines. Elucidating further Shahid concluded saying, "“It asks its readers to open their mind and consider new perspectives – a universal, spiritual view of life that sits comfortably with a scientific approach and helps to resolve some of the great contradictions we all face. The author asserts that life is fair and we only ever get what we deserve."