Shahid Kapoor has been a part of the film industry for over two decades now. He has been a part of multiple hit films and proved his versatility as an actor. Recently, he opened up about outsiders not getting enough opportunities in the industry. While the actor is the son of Pankaj Kapur, he believes that he is an outsider who made his way up.

Before making his debut in 'Ishq Vishq', he worked as a background dancer in several films as part of Shiamak Davar's dance troupe. His father got to know about his first film only after he signed it. Growing up, he lived with his mother after his parents got separated.