Shahid Kapoor's comments about self-absorbed actors in the industry sparked speculation online with many believing it was aimed at Salman Khan. Shahid has now clarified his stance.

In a recent conversation, Sooraj Barjatya revealed why he decided to cast Shahid Kapoor instead of Salman Khan for the role of Prem in Vivah.

Actor Shahid Kapoor’s journey in Bollywood has been a tumultuous one. Over the years, he has experienced his fair share of ups and downs. Being one of the most loved actors in the Hindi film industry,

Starring Pooja Hegde, Kubbra Sait, and Pavail Gulati alongside Shahid, Deva is slated to release on January 31. The film’s trailer and songs have been received well by the audiences and fans are excited to see Shahid nail the role of a cop. The film is helmed by acclaimed director Rosshan Andrrews and is produced by Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films.

Shahid’s upcoming film Deva has him playing the role of a police officer. The actor was last seen with Kriti Sanon in the romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. He will next be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film.

Saif Ali Khan was recently discharged from the hospital after the attack on him and Shahid Kapoor has now expressed his happiness at seeing his recovery.

In his recent interview, Shahid Kapoor had said that there are some actors in Bollywood who are full of themselves. While the internet was convinced that he was talking about Salman Khan or Kartik Aaryan,

Shahid Kapoor clarifies that his 'actors full of themselves' dig was not directed at Salman Khan. The Deva actor further said he would never take a dig at someone so senior.

Shahid Kapoor said the stabbing incident with his Rangoon co-star Saif Ali Khan can happen to anyone, and not just a celebrity.

Salman Khan has starred in several films directed by Sooraj Barjatya, including Hum Aapke Hain Koun and Hum Saath Saath Hain. However, for his movie Vivah, Barjatya chose Shahid Kapoor over Salman. He wanted actors who appeared young and innocent. Therefore, Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao were selected for the roles in Vivah.

Sooraj Barjatya cast Shahid Kapoor in 'Vivah' instead of Salman Khan because he felt Salman didn’t look innocent enough and was too old for the role.

Vivah director Sooraj Barjatya revealed why Salman Khan wasn’t cast as Prem in his romantic movie. He stated the superstar didn’t have the innocence to play the character. Read on.