Shahid Kapoor talks about fake PR couples; netizens wonder if he is talking about Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone - See inside

Shahid Kapoor is known for candidly sharing glimpses of his life with his wife, Mira Kapoor, and their children, Misha and Zain. Recently, Shahid's remarks about "fake PR couples" during his appearance on a podcast sparked speculation among fans, with some interpreting his comments as a dig at fellow actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.


In a viral clip from the podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani, Shahid addressed the online trolling he faces for displaying affection towards his wife in public. He shared an incident where he was criticised for acts of courtesy, such as helping Mira with her gown or opening the car door for her. Trolls mocked him, saying, "Dekhna yaar biwi ke peeche aise pada rehta hai" (Look at him, always trailing behind his wife).

While reacting to the trolls, Shahid emphasised that his actions stem from genuine emotions. "If I was doing it to show off in front of four photographers, it would be apparent," he remarked, highlighting the distinction between authentic and staged acts. Taking a swipe at those who perform for the cameras, he added:
"But agar mai vo dikhane ke liye 4 photographers khade hain aur mai dikhane ke liye kar raha hoon, toh vo dikh bhi jata hai; un cheejon mein fark dikh jata hai" (But if I’m doing it just to show off because there are four photographers standing there, it becomes evident, and you can see the difference in such things).

Shahid underscored the unsustainable nature of faking authenticity, explaining that while limited exposure in the past allowed people to maintain facades, the 24/7 scrutiny of modern times reveals the truth.

As the clip gained traction on Reddit, fans were quick to share their opinions. While some applauded Shahid for calling out "fake PR couples," others criticised him for allegedly targeting fellow actors. One user commented, "Not gonna lie… I do find Ranveer Singh and Deepika's PR-camera husband-wife thing so annoying and fake. It’s like you can literally tell it’s staged… Just stop it. However, Shahid should concentrate on his acting instead of taking digs at other actors."


Another user added, "Lmao, Shahid is forever salty about Ranveer. Move on, bruh." Yet another claimed Shahid was bitter about not being part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s projects, saying, "This man-child still cries decades later. Don’t remember him supporting DP when she faced death threats."

During the same conversation, Shahid opened up about feeling undervalued before the success of Kabir Singh. He shared that while no one explicitly forced him to feel inferior, he was made to feel "lesser" during that period, although he refrained from divulging specific details.


Shahid is currently gearing up for the release of 'Deva' on January 31.