Mumbai: Shahid Kapoor’s infamous breakup with Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan made headlines. Today both of them have moved forward in their lives but there was a time when Shahid went through a weak phase during their breakup.
In an emotional interview with Faye D’Souza, Shahid Kapoor opened up about an emotional chapter of his life, detailing how a heartbreak on a film set once brought him to tears. The actor shared a candid account of how deeply personal struggles affected him during a vulnerable phase.
When Shahid was asked if he ever cried in a closed room, he said without taking the name of his ex, ‘This happened to me only when I went through heartbreak. And, sometimes that happens when you’re making films. So, I have that. It was really bad.” She humorously recalled her makeup artist’s reaction, “My makeup guy was like, ‘I just finished your makeup!’ ‘Can’t you do that?'”
The actor reflected on his emotional state during that time, saying, “I can’t help it. I feel like I’m destroying myself. Although he did not elaborate on the circumstances of the heartbreak, Shahid clarified that these moments of weakness were not about work but about personal struggles.
Shahid also addressed the broader issue of societal expectations on men, especially in India. “Indian men in particular are told from a very early age that you have to be the provider, you have to protect and be the man of the family,” he explains. Sometimes, it can put a lot of pressure on you.”
She added, “Sometimes, you just want to relax and be like, ‘I don’t have to worry about everything and everyone all the time. I could probably be vulnerable and let someone else protect.
As an actor, Shahid believes that accepting weakness is not weakness but strength. “It’s just human nature to be sensitive, so as a man, you should be okay with that. A lot of men find it difficult to express their vulnerable side, but I think it’s fair to feel that way because after all, everyone is human.
Shahid’s candor has impressed fans, showing how even public figures face emotional battles and emphasizing the importance of normalizing male vulnerability in the most honest way.
