In a recent interview with Lallantop, veteran actor Pankaj Kapur offered his perspective on his son Shahid Kapoor's commercially successful yet controversial film, Kabir Singh. He expressed that the film merely reflected a pre-existing societal reality rather than glorifying toxic masculinity. He also praised Shahid's evolution as an actor, emphasizing his notable performances in films such as Haider, Farzi, and Kabir Singh, while also sharing insights into Shahid's development as a dramatic performer.