Published 17:46 IST, October 13th 2020
Shahid Kapoor signs digital series with director duo Raj Nidimoru & Krishna DK: Reports
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has reportedly signed up for a digital series with famous director duo Raj Nidimoru & Krishna DK. Read details about the same
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Over the years, fans have seen many Bollywood actors like Saif Ali Khan, Radhika Apte and others making their digital debut with web series. Now, as Pinkvilla states, Kabir Singh star Shahid Kapoor will soon join the bandwagon. Reports on the portal have confirmed that Shahid has already given a nod and signed a big digital series deal.
Shahid Kapoor to enter digital space?
As suggested by the outlet, Shahid Kapoor has now signed a digital series which will be helmed by Stree and The Family Man fame director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. After the massive success of The Family Man, many OTT giants reportedly were trying to crack a deal with the filmmakers to design a project for their portal. Now, probably the two have signed a massive deal with one of the leading digital platforms for an original show.
The source further told the portal that the show will accumulate all the essence of Bollywood with the quirks of Raj and DK added to it. The report claims that the two have already approached Shahid who has supposedly given a nod to the thriller project. Talking about the shooting of this thriller show, their source added that currently Shahid is focused on completing the shooting of Jersey. Post which, he might start to film the series before moving on to Shashank Khaitan’s Yoddha. Shahid was also speculated to be a part of Guneet Monga’s next project, however, nothing about the same has been confirmed yet.
What is next in store for Shahid Kapoor?
On the work front, Shahid Kapoor was last seen on the silver screen in Sandeep Manga’s romantic drama Kabir Singh. Although the movie faced backlash for glamorising misogyny and toxic masculinity, the film performed quite well at the box office. Now, the actor is gearing up for the remake of the Telugu sports drama Jersey.
Helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the plot essays the life of a former cricket player who quit playing the game almost for 10 years. At age 36, he decides to join the team again. Along with Shahid, the film features Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Kapur in pivotal roles.
17:46 IST, October 13th 2020