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Proud dad Pankaj Kapur says son Shahid Kapoor ‘made it completely on his own’ in film industry: ‘Wherever he is today…’

Proud dad Pankaj Kapur says son Shahid Kapoor ‘made it completely on his own’ in film industry: ‘Wherever he is today…’

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Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur praised his children, including son-actor Shahid Kapoor, who he said “made it completely on his own” in the entertainment industry. Speaking with Times Now, Pankaj said that all his children “go and audition on their own” without saying that he is their father. Shahid Kapoor is the son of Pankaj Kapur and Neliima Azeem. Pankaj Kapur talks about his children Shahid Kapoor, Sanah, Ruhaan Pankaj added that he gave in genes to his children. He said, “If you win, you will get the confidence of a winner and if you lose, you would know that you made a mistake. And I have given that to all my children. When I see any of my children working and standing on their own feet, and since these days there’s a fashion of audience, they don’t tell that they are my children.” “They go and audition on their own, and when they get selected, it makes them feel good about it. It’s not because of their father’s name or their brother’s (Shahid Kapoor) name. …

Shahid Kapoor says he didn’t join Bollywood because of his father Pankaj Kapur: ‘He never made calls to get me work’

Shahid Kapoor says he didn’t join Bollywood because of his father Pankaj Kapur: ‘He never made calls to get me work’

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Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has now spent over two decades in Bollywood, has dismissed the assumption that he joined the industry because of his father, veteran actor Pankaj Kapur. Shahid mentioned that his parents, Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem, parted ways when he was just three, stressing that his father “never made calls” to help him get work Shahid Kapoor is the son of Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem. Shahid gets candid Shahid opened up about his personal life on the Punjab First Voice podcast, where he also reflected on his parents Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem’s separation. He shared that there is a common misconception that he entered films because of his parents’ fame, something he clarified isn’t true. “People think I am an actor because I am Pankaj Kapur’s son, but my parents separated when I was just three. I didn’t spend much time with my father, so nobody even knew I was his son, nor did I ever use his name. I lived with my mother. Things just fell into place for …

Shahid Kapoor says he ‘didn’t grow up around father’ Pankaj Kapur, began supporting mom Neelima Azeem financially at 14 | Bollywood

Shahid Kapoor says he ‘didn’t grow up around father’ Pankaj Kapur, began supporting mom Neelima Azeem financially at 14 | Bollywood

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Jan 31, 2025 02:00 PM IST Shahid Kapoor opened up on his equation with parents Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem while growing up. Shahid Kapoor was raised by his mother, actor Neelima Azim, after her separation and divorce from his father, actor Pankaj Kapur. In a new interview, Shahid opened up on how difficult it was for Neelima as a single mom and how he felt responsible and protective towards her as a result. (Also read: Shahid Kapoor says he was earlier sceptical of arranged marriage, but now endorses it) Shahid Kapoor with father Pankaj Kapur. Shahid Kapoor on growing up without dad In an interview with Screen, Shahid shared, “My mom was quite young when she had me. We were more like friends. My mom always took me wherever she went. And the fact that I was her first and elder son, somewhere I used to feel very responsible. In my case, I didn’t grow up around my father. So at such situations, you don’t see your age but feel like, ‘I am the …

Shahid Kapoor admits dad Pankaj Kapur wasn’t around him every day; find out who was filling in for his absence: ‘If one parent…’

Shahid Kapoor admits dad Pankaj Kapur wasn’t around him every day; find out who was filling in for his absence: ‘If one parent…’

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Deva actor Shahid Kapoor recently opened up about the role of male presence in the lives of children and admitted that during his childhood, due to his father Pankaj Kapur’s work commitments, he spent a lot of time with his grandfather. He shared, “Parents are like two feet on the ground. If one parent is missing, the balance is lost, and the structure doesn’t work.” In a candid chat with Raj Shamani, Shahid Kapoor spoke about the importance of male presence in a child’s life. He further shared that he was very close to his maternal grandfather, who had a significant impact on his life. He felt that his grandfather was stepping in for his father, who wasn’t around every day and was always unconditionally there for him.  The Jab We Met actor also recalled memories of his grandfather, including the golf hat that left a lasting impression on him. He mentioned how his grandfather had a watch with a crack in it that he wore every day, and the visual of his grandfather’s large black …