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Pulling strings for KJo film

Impatient to get Dharma Productions on his resume, Shahid Kapoor convinces UTV to rope in a co-producer.

Opportunity knocks at your door just once, they say. However, for Shahid Kapoor, a chance to work with Dharma Productions has presented itself not once but thrice.

The actor, who couldn't work in Karan Johar's Kaal in 2005 had to wait seven years to be offered another film from the production house. Sadly, due to date issues, the actor had to opt out of the Punit Malhotra directorial as well. Shahid had then said, “I hope it doesn't take us another seven years to work again.” And thankfully, his wish has just come true albeit with a little prodding by the actor himself.

Mumbai Mirror has learnt that Shahid, after KJo's production fell through, was approached by Siddharth Roy Kapoor for the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster Vettai. Seizing this opportunity, the actor asked the UTV head to get Karan Johar to co-produce the venture, which will finally add the much-coveted ‘Dharma film’ to his resume.

This managed to magically fix Karan Johar’s problems - Firstly, the filmmaker without having to upset his other productions or Punit Malhotra got a project with Shahid. Also, he got a big film like Vettai in his kitty without having to fight for its remake rights (since Siddharth Roy Kapoor already had it in place). And lastly, he did not have to make Shahid wait for another seven years. Perhaps for the first time, tinsel town's very own peacemaker and problem solver got his dilemma sorted.

Though Karan and UTV remained unavailable for comment, a source close to the latter production house told us that the necessary paperwork still remains to be done.

Our source also revealed that UTV will handle the entire production of the film and Dharma will not really be involved in the execution. The film will be directed by N Linguswamy, who had made the original. Apart from Shahid, R Madhavan will also be a part of the venture.

Shanatic of the Month - February

So once again, we bring to you our 'Shanatic of the Month'. For many Shanatics, The month of February is truly special. It’s Shahid's birthday month. We got an amazing response for our contest and in the end; Farina Amjad (@farinaamjad) won hands down. Our team representative caught up with her and asked her a few questions.

As we dont have Farina's image, We have added her current Twitter profile picture

SW team: Hi Farina! Congratulations. How does it feel to become the 'Shanatic of the Month' in February?

Farina: It feels so good! I'm happy that I got selected as the #SOTM in February. It’s a special month for all the Shanatics.

SW team: So tell us, when was the first time you realized that you like Shahid Kapoor?

Farina: Honestly, I liked him in jab we met when I saw the film, but when it was only when I saw kismat konnection i realized that I like him a lot.

SW team: Well, I dont blame you. Raj Malhotra in Kismat Konnection sure was a sweet guy.  So which is your all time favourite Shahid Kapoor film?

Farina: Undoubtedly, Jab we met! It’s the best romantic film I've seen till date.

SW team: We totally agree! Amen to that :) Shanatics love having shahid kapoor songs on their iPod (We all do). Which one is your all time favourite Shahid Kapoor song?

Farina: I love Mauja hi Mauja from Jab we met and Dhan te Nan from Kaminey. I simply cannot stop grooving to these songs whenever it’s played.

SW team: True that! Both the songs are full on dance numbers. Well, let’s say you get a chance to gift Shahid something, what would it be?

Farina: A beautiful wrist watch! :)

SW team: Ngaaw! Then he will remember you whenever he checks the time. Nice! So, you got any message for Shahid?

Farina: SHAHID,may you always be happy wherever you are because you happiness matters the most to us. Take care of yourself :)

And I love all the Shahid FC's. I love Shahid's world. I mean come on, how can I not love his world? ;)

SW team: Thats so sweet of you! Thank you so much and Congrats again.

Edited and Interviewed by SW team representative

Shahid Kapoor at his Birthday party in Goa





Shahid's Holi photoshoot for Dulux Paints

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