Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for the release of his upcoming action-packed thriller, ‘Deva’, slated to hit theatres on January 31. The actor recently opened up about his role, emphasising that his character in the movie is distinctly different from his iconic role in ‘Kabir Singh‘.
‘Deva’ showcases Kapoor as a dynamic and rebellious police officer, while Pooja Hegde portrays a journalist. Despite the shared intensity of both characters, Kapoor clarified that the titular character in ‘Deva’ bears no similarities to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Kabir Singh. “It’s an aggressive character, but Deva is very Deva. There is no Kabir Singh in it. Deva is also not like any other character… Until Kabir Singh, people would ask, ‘Oh! Is he like Tommy Singh in Udta Punjab?’” Shahid shared during a recent media interaction.
He also acknowledged the tendency of audiences to compare characters prior to experiencing the film on screen. Reflecting on a hypothetical clash between his iconic roles, the actor jokingly remarked that a fight between ‘Deva’ and ‘Kabir Singh’ would be impossible since both characters have been brought to life by him.
Pooja Hegde shared a memorable moment from their promotional activities, recounting how a long conversation with Shahid during a car ride left her inspired. Calling him a “good therapist,” she appreciated his perspective on life and career. Discussing her approach to acting, Hegde revealed her preference for roles that resonate with her soul, while expressing her admiration for her character in ‘Deva’.
Rosshan Andrrews is the director of this action film. Shahid’s previous portrayal as Kabir Singh in the Hindi remake of Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Arjun Reddy‘ garnered mixed reviews, but the film emerged as one of 2019’s highest-grossing Bollywood projects.
