Shahid Kapoor celebrates 16 years of Kaminey, shares video with iconic scenes
Written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under UTV Motion Pictures, 'Kaminey' followed the rivalry between twin brothers, one with a lisp and the other with a stutter, over the course of a single day, set against the gritty backdrop of the Mumbai underworld. The film also starred Amole Gupte in a key role.Its soundtrack, composed by Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar, was a chartbuster and featured timeless hits like 'Dhan Te Nan', 'Fatak', 'Raat Ke Dhai Baje', and 'Pehli Baar Mohabbat'.Meanwhile, Shahid's historical drama 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' has been officially shelved, director Amit Rai confirmed in a recent interview, citing frustration over systemic issues in the film industry.Shahid, who debuted in 2003 with 'Ishq Vishk', has delivered hits like 'Jab We Met', 'Haider', 'Padmaavat', and 'Kabir Singh'. His last big-screen appearance was in 'Deva', the Hindi remake of 'Mumbai Police', where he played a rogue cop investigating a murder while tracking down a mole within his department.Currently, the actor is filming his next project with Vishal Bhardwaj. The yet-untitled film is set for release this December, facing a major box office clash with Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' and Prabhas' 'The Raja Saab', as the makers have decided to stick to their original date despite stiff competition.- EndsMust Watch
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