9 months ago
Shahid Kapoor on Career, Family, and Spiritual Beliefs
Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput follow the same spiritual path and frequently visit Radha Soami Satsang Beas, which they love more than their home in Mumbai.
Shahid became vegetarian at 19 and took spiritual initiation at 25.
He built his career independently, despite being Pankaj Kapur's son.
Shahid values his family time and ensures his children grow up with their own identities.
He and Mira maintain a strict separation between work and home life.
Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput follow the Radha Soami Satsang Beas faith and have homes there.
Shahid considers Radha Soami Satsang Beas his favorite place, even more than his Mumbai home.
Shahid and Mira both took 'naam' (spiritual initiation) at the age of 25.
Shahid became vegetarian at the age of 19.
Shahid built his career independently without using his father Pankaj Kapur's name.
- Who
- Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput
- What
- Shahid Kapoor discussing his career, family, and spiritual beliefs
- Where
- Radha Soami Satsang Beas, River Beas
- When
- Recently
- Why
- To share his personal journey and beliefs
Shahid Kapoor's Perspective
General Public Perception
Career Success
Shahid Kapoor's Perspective
Shahid Kapoor attributes his career success to his own efforts and not his father's influence.
General Public Perception
Many people believe Shahid Kapoor's success is due to nepotism, being Pankaj Kapur's son.
Key facts
- Shahid Kapoor
- Bollywood actor
- Mira Rajput
- Shahid Kapoor's wife
- Radha Soami Satsang Beas
- Spiritual headquarters on River Beas
- Shahid's Age at Naam
- 25 years
- Mira's Age at Naam
- 25 years
- Shahid's Vegetarian Age
- 19 years
- Location of Homes
- Radha Soami Satsang Beas
- Parents
- Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem
- Age at Parents' Divorce
- 3 years
Quotes
Shahid Kapoor
Bollywood actor and son of Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem
“I don’t think it’s right to burden kids with their parents’ dreams. People should have their own identity and not just be ‘someone’s son.’ I strongly believe many Indian men couldn’t excel because they were weighed down by their fathers’ expectations.”
news18.com
“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.”
news18.com
Sources
Shahid Kapoor says Mira’s ‘strong faith towards her guru’ attracted him; they have a home at Radha Soami Satsang Beas: ‘Our most favourite place’
‘Never Took My Father’s Help’: Shahid Kapoor Says He Built His Career Without Using Pankaj Kapur’s Name
