Shahid Kapoor wants to read more of Shakespeare after ‘Haider’

21 Aug, 2014

Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming movie ‘Haider’, an Indian adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, has inspired the leading actor to explore more of Shakespeare's work.

Vishal Bharadwaj of ‘Kaminey’ fame is directing the upcoming movie starring Shahid Kapoor.

According to media reports, “During the prep of his film ‘Haider’, Shahid was intrigued by the character and had read sketches of Hamlet to better understand the character. Shahid is intrigued by the way each of Shakespeare’s characters are very distinct and at the same time have very strong personalities. Shahid has been talking to people about Shakespeare’s works and had also been reading his plays. He wants to explore his writings”.

The ‘Kaminey’ star now reads Shakespeare's works whenever he has time, he believes that it will make him a better actor.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2014

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