Shahid Kapoor on Ishaan Khatter: I’m so proud of him

Shahid Kapoor who watched his brother Ishaan Khatter’s debut film ‘Beyond The Clouds’ expressed that he is very proud of his brother. The actor admits that he almost feels like a father towards his younger sibling. The actor was overwhelmed after watching his brother’s performance in the film. The actor also recalled that he struggled to get his Bollywood break.


Talking about Ishaan’s debut he said, “Ishaan is excellent in ‘Beyond the Clouds’. I’m so proud of him. My biggest fear before I went for the screening was, ‘How would he be in the film?’ I knew if he was good, I would get emotional and if he wasn’t, I would get depressed. I struggled to get my Bollywood break. For him, it was much easier because everyone is aware that he is Shahid Kapoor’s brother. So, I know that all eyes are on him.”


He further said, “People make a cardinal mistake when they assume that they have a certain sense of ownership over the film industry. Often, I have seen an attitude that goes, ‘It runs in my family, so I’ll be a star.’ However, that’s not the case. If you have a star parent or sibling, it gives a huge start but in the long run, you need to have some mettle. I always hoped Ishaan has his own personality and style. And I’m happy that he has managed to do so.”


Shahid Kapoor recalls his journey, “I started working when I was 21, so I came into my own early in life. I’ve been independent from the start. Ishaan is 14 years younger than me. You cannot feel like a sibling when there’s such a huge age gap. That’s why; I’ve always felt protective about Ishaan. He might hate me for saying this but it’s the truth. So, it was an emotional moment for my mother and me to see him on the big screen.”


Talking about Ishaan’s performance the actor said, “He is immensely talented and passionate about his work. Of course, he is fortunate to have someone of the stature of Majid Majidi directing him in his debut. It’s a great start for him. During an emotional scene, an actor often remembers moments from his life. When I saw Ishaan cry on screen, I remembered when he had shed tears in real life. Likewise, when he jumped, I was reminded of the occasions when he danced in real life and the happy moments we spent together. It’s very personal. We have been through rough times in our earlier days. So, it felt nice to see that today while I’m an established actor, Ishaan is starting a new journey and taking off with flying colours.”