Calling it “a difficult journey” to be on social media, Shahid Kapoor said that it poses the dual challenge of having to open oneself up and “be very mindful” of information they allow to get to them. However, one comment that he made during the interview is drawing much criticism online. He said, “People may term me old-fashioned for saying this, but one should only open their mouth if they have the status to do so. I have learnt this in childhood. I have seen many great artists in childhood, such as my father (Pankaj Kapoor) and mother (Neelima Azeem). People used not to open their mouths against them.”
In contrast, Shahid feels that people have the habit of saying too much today and they should earn their social standing to be able to do so. The actor attributed this to those people’s insecurities, fears, and/or lack of happiness. “You have to keep yourself good, happy and ready to perform,” the actor said, referring to how to deal with the negativity as an artist.
While the actor tried to contextualise his comments and bring some nuance to it, many are taking an objection to it, saying that he is questioning freedom of speech and people’s liberty to do what they want. What has not gone down well with the netizens is the use of his word ‘aukat’ (status/position).
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