Haider made Kapoor feel inadequate as an actor

An adaptation of Hamlet, the film is set against the unrest in the Kashmir valley.

MUMBAI: Actor Shahid Kapoor, who plays a dark character in his forthcoming film Haider, says that although he prepared for the role, the nagging thought that he’s not “good enough” for it, kept haunting him throughout the shoot.

An adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, the film, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is set against the unrest in the Kashmir valley and revolves around a guy Haider, who wants to avenge his father’s death.

“This is one role that makes you feel very inadequate as an actor,” said Shahid at the trailer launch of the movie.



Apart from other things, the 33-year-old actor even shaved off his head to get under the skin of the character.

“Every day when I was on the sets, the inherent feeling I had was that I don’t think I am good enough to play this role. That’s how I felt every day and I used to keep running to everybody for assurance right from Vishal sir to Pankaj, our cameraman, because this is that kind of a role,” he added.

“I prepared to whatever degree that I possibly could, but it did make me feel inadequate as an actor,” he added.

Shahid thanks his co-stars and the director for their support. “Being in the same frame with actors such as  Tabu, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan sir was a huge learning experience for me. It gave me a lot of confidence for the product that we are trying to create,” he said.

Also featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Haider is slated to release on October 2. 

Published in The Express Tribune, July 14^th, 2014.

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