Kriti Sanon Calls Shahid Kapoor An “Intelligent Actor”, Says He Can Even Direct A Film

After sharing screen space with Shahid Kapoor in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and now Cocktail 2, actress Kriti Sanon has opened up about what makes Shahid one of the most fascinating actors to collaborate with. While audiences have celebrated his performances over the years, Kriti believes there is much more to Shahid’s creative brilliance than what is visible on screen.

Speaking about her co-star, Kriti Sanon said,”He’s such an intelligent actor. I genuinely believe that he can actually direct a film. I would love him to direct a film because he has so much knowledge of filmmaking. We’ve seen him in intense roles. The two films that I’ve done with him have been relaxed, happy and chill in the rom-com space. So we kind of sometimes talk about, ‘Let’s do something intense now,’ because I want to see the intense side of Shahid. He doesn’t like rehearsing too much. He doesn’t like being bound by lines or bound by conventional approaches. He likes to flow with it and make something seem real and natural. In this film especially, he’s let go of the super-intelligent side of him.”

Kriti’s words offer a glimpse into Shahid Kapoor’s creative process, highlighting not just his acting prowess but also his deep understanding of cinema as a craft. Known for delivering some of the most memorable performances across genres, Shahid continues to evolve with every project, bringing spontaneity, authenticity and a unique artistic instinct to his characters. As Cocktail 2 arrives in theatres, audiences once again get to witness the effortless charm and versatility that have made Shahid Kapoor one of the industry’s most celebrated performers.