Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is happily married to Mira Rajput, recently reflected on his past relationships and the lessons he has learned from heartbreaks. In a candid conversation with entrepreneur Raj Shamani, Shahid shared insights into love, self-respect, and personal growth.
Shahid admitted that sometimes, deep love for someone can lead to the loss of self-respect. “Sometimes you love someone so much that when they reject you, you chase them to a degree that you start losing your dignity. You sacrifice your dignity and you don’t even realise that you have lost your self-respect in the process, and that realisation happens much later and you think, ‘What was I doing?’” he said.
The actor emphasized that heartbreaks are an opportunity for self-discovery. “You decide who you want to become, and if it hasn’t helped you decide who you want to become, then you have wasted the opportunity, or you have not gotten anything good out of it,” Shahid explained. He highlighted that love should bring out the best in a person rather than the worst.
Shahid also pointed out the importance of giving in a relationship rather than seeking love for selfish reasons. “Falling in love with someone is different, but you need to understand if they are bringing the best or worst out of you because eventually, you have to live with yourself,” he remarked. He added, “What I have learned from love is that one should not be needy of something from the other person. That’s a very selfish reason to want to find love. We all want love and attention, but eventually, you should be able to give in a relationship. You should be able to be the giver.”
Shahid Kapoor tied the knot with Mira Rajput in 2015 in an arranged marriage. While he was drawn to her from their first meeting, it took Mira six months to agree to the marriage. Despite their 13-year age gap, the couple has built a strong bond. They welcomed their daughter, Misha, in 2016, and their son, Zain, in 2018.
On the professional front, Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for the release of his upcoming action thriller, ‘Deva.’ Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the film features Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulati, Pravessh Rana, and Kubbra Sait in pivotal roles. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Umesh KR Bansal, ‘Deva’ is set to hit theatres on January 31, 2025, promising an action-packed cinematic experience.
