Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Shahid Kapoor Biopic Shelved: Director Cites 'Cruel System'
A movie about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj starring Shahid Kapoor has been canceled.
The director, Amit Rai, who made the movie OMG 2, said that it's hard to make movies because of problems with the industry.
He felt the movie industry was not supportive.
Now, Rai is going to become a producer and make a movie with actor Pankaj Tripathi.
He mentioned that few actors want to make films that talk about real life, preferring other roles.
Shahid Kapoor's biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been shelved.
Director Amit Rai confirmed the news, citing issues with the 'system'.
Rai, known for directing OMG 2, called the system cruel for lack of trust.
Rai is now shifting focus to production and will work with Pankaj Tripathi.
Rai appreciated Akshay Kumar's interest in a role, but few were honest.
- Who
- Amit Rai, the director of OMG 2, confirmed the news.
- What
- Shahid Kapoor's biopic on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been shelved.
- When
- Recently, confirmed in an interview.
- Where
- Unknown.
- Why
- Rai cited issues with the film industry's 'system'.
Director's Perspective
No Opposing View
Film Industry Challenges
Director's Perspective
Industry is cruel and lacks trust, even with prior success.
No Opposing View
No opposing view presented in the article.
Actor Preferences
Director's Perspective
Actors sometimes prioritize box office appeal over truth.
No Opposing View
No opposing view presented in the article.
- Subject
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Biopic
- Director
- Amit Rai
- Actor (intended)
- Shahid Kapoor
- Previous Work
- OMG 2 (directed by Amit Rai)
- Future Project
- Production with Pankaj Tripathi