Shahid Kapoor: ‘I’ve seen physical abuse as a child'

Shahid Kapoor has added a new layer to the debate around his 2019 blockbuster Kabir Singh.

Shahid Kapoor has added a new layer to the debate around his 2019 blockbuster Kabir Singh. He's said that while he gets the criticism of love being equated to physical abuse in the film, because he himself has been a victim of physical abuse in his childhood, he believes that “everyone deserves a second chance” when in love.

“I've seen physical abuse as a child. I understand what you're talking about. But it was just a dysfunctional love story between a very simple girl and a very talented, brilliant, aggressive, disturbed guy. And stuff like that happens on a day-today basis,” Shahid said in an interview to Mid-Day.

Shahid also clarified that he didn't see the character of Kabir Singh as a ‘hero’ or an ‘anti-hero,’ but just as the protagonist of a story. He added that not every protagonist is a nice guy, just like Devdas wasn't because he physically abused Paro. Shahid, though, was quick to clarify that he thinks Devdas is a great film.