'O'Romeo': Shahid Kapoor reveals why he keeps picking up gray characters; says, 'Complexity excites me far more today'

Shahid Kapoor has played various characters and picked different genres of movies in his career. In recent times, the actor has played morally complex and gray roles. Now, the actor has opened up about what gravitates him towards such roles and why he gives the green signal to those movies.

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Shahid Kapoor reveals why he has been picking gray roles

In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Shahid Kapoor opened up about his evolution as an actor over the years. He shared that when he started with 'Ishq Vishk', his approach towards acting was quite simple. He said, "I was the quintessential romantic guy, and the roles were fairly straightforward."Shahid added that with every movie and phase of life, his relationship with the craft evolved.

He expressed that over time, he started finding himself gravitating towards characters with "more depth, people with layers, contradictions, and gray zones."The actor expressed, "I enjoy diving into what drives them, what challenges them, and even what they’re trying to conceal. That internal complexity excites me far more today."Shahid also stated that "authenticity" became his priority over delivering a "polished performance."

The actor said, "I’m interested in truth, vulnerability, and the nuances that make a character feel real." Shahid shared that this shift in his attitude towards picking roles has completely transformed how he approaches his work.

Shahid Kapoor's upcoming projects

Shahid Kapoor will next feature in 'O'Romeo', directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The movie also stars Nana Patekar, Vikrant Massey, Avinash Tiwary, Disha Patani, Triptii Dimri, and more. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on February 13, 2026.He will also star in Homi Adajania's 'Cocktail 2', co-starring Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. Reportedly, the romantic drama is slated to release in cinemas in September this year.