The upcoming episode of the dance reality show, India's Best Dancer Season 5, will see Bollywood star and show judge Karisma Kapoor laud actor Shahid Kapoor for his journey from a background dancer to a Bollywood star.
After contestant Prince's performance, Karisma was surprised to learn that he was once a background dancer. Deeply impressed, she acknowledged his arduous journey and drew parallels with Shahid Kapoor's path, as well as her own.
Karisma recalled Shahid's days as a background dancer, saying, "Ek actor ne mere hi ek song mein mere piche as a background dancer, dance kiya tha aur voh theh Shahid Kapoor; aur aaj aap dekhiye Shahid Kapoor kaha tak pahuch gaye hain and I see those same qualities in you."
Before becoming one of Bollywood's most bankable stars, Shahid Kapoor was part of choreographer Shiamak Davar's dance troupe during the 1990s and often performed as a background dancer in Bollywood songs. He danced behind Karisma Kapoor in the iconic song 'Le Gayi' from Dil To Pagal Hai, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Karisma Kapoor. He was also seen grooving behind Aishwarya Rai in the energetic track 'Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaaye' from Taal.
After a few years as a background dancer, Shahid Kapoor made his Bollywood debut in 2003 with Ishq Vishk opposite Amrita Rao and Shenaz Treasurywala. Over the years, he established himself with films like Jab We Met, Kaminey, Haider, Kabir Singh, and Udta Punjab.
Interestingly, Shahid was also in a long-term relationship with Karisma Kapoor's younger sister, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor, during the early 2000s. The duo dated for many years before parting ways in 2007.
Shahid Kapoor is now gearing up for his upcoming film Cocktail 2, which also stars Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna.
