Shahid Kapoor’s film ‘Haider’ was released in 2014, which is considered one of the best films of his career. The film proved to be a hit at the box office. In a recent interview, Shahid Kapoor talked about this film and shared his experiences, especially about the scene where he cries at his father’s grave. Also, Shahid also said that in today’s time it has become difficult to make a controversial film like Haider.
Shahid Kapoor’s memories on the crying scene of ‘Haider’
The story of ‘Haider’ is based on Kashmir of 1995, when militancy there was at its peak. There is an important scene in the film, when Shahid Kapoor cries uncontrollably in front of his father’s grave. Regarding this scene, Shahid said,
“When I went to shoot this shot, the camera was kept far away from me. I was given complete space. I did not use glycerine. I was left to stand there, in front of the grave. I don’t remember anything during the shot, but I do remember that my hands became numb because they were in the snow. That place was very cold. I also remember Vishal sir holding me and saying that the shot was completed a little earlier.”
Can a film like ‘Haider’ be made today?
When Shahid was asked whether it was possible to make such a controversial film based on politics in today’s time, he said,
“No, we cannot make controversial films now.”
This statement highlights that making films based on political themes can be challenging in today’s environment.
IMDb rating and availability of ‘Haider’
Apart from Shahid Kapoor, Tabu and Shraddha Kapoor were also seen in ‘Haider’. The film has an IMDb rating of 8, which reflects its deep impact. If you want to watch it, the film is available on Netflix, Zee5 and Prime Video.
