Shahid Kapoor best movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar and Zee5

From Jab We Met to Haider: Shahid Kapoor best movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar and Zee5.

Shahid Kapoor is a versatile actor who has wooed us on numerous occasions with his fitness, incredible dance moves and intense performances on screen. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, he has since then played a variety of characters showcasing his acting prowess. He is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards. Kapoor has a significant fan following across the country and is considered as one of the most attractive male celebrities in India. He regularly features in the British magazine Eastern Eye‘s listing of the “50 Sexiest Asian Men in the World.” We bring to Shahid Kapoor best movies on Netflix, Prime and other OTT platforms. Let’s have a look at the list:

Badmaash Company (2010)

Set in the ’90s, the film follows Karan, a young middle-class graduate, who along with his friends devises a plan to start a business and become rich. It has an engaging screenplay which is filled with an ample amount of humour, romance and comedy. Overall, it is popcorn entertainment at its best.

Director: Parmeet Sethi

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Vir Das, Meiyang Chan

IMDb Rating: 6.0

Where to watch: Amazon Prime 

Vivah (2006)

The film follows Poonam, an orphan, who, two days before her wedding, suffers from first degree burns after her house catches fire. It lacks a concrete plot but makes up for it with its songs and banter between the characters. Watch this film if you want some good old clean entertainment.

Director: Sooraj Barjatya

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao, Alok Nath, Anupam Kher, Seema Biswas

IMDb Rating: 6.6

Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime 

Padmaavat (2018)

The film is loosely based on the epic poem Padmavat by Malik Muhammad Jayasi, which describes the destruction of Alauddin Khilji due to his obsession with the Queen of Mewar. The opulent sets, the grandiose look, the mounting and the ambience will make you gape in astonishment. The film is technically very strong with heartfelt performances and amazing music. Ranveer Singh is terrific in his role and elevates the entire movie.

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Jim Sarbh

IMDb Rating: 7.0

Where to watch: Amazon Prime

Kabir Singh (2019)

The film follows Kabir, a genius yet hostile house surgeon, who spirals into self-destruction after his girlfriend is forced to marry someone. Though the film received mixed reviews, with criticism directed at it for glamorising misogyny and toxic masculinity, it must be watched for Shahid’ stellar performance.

Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Soham Majumdar, Suresh Oberoi, Nikita Dutta

IMDb Rating: 7.1

Where to watch: Netflix 

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Kaminey (2009)

Set against the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld, The film follows the rivalry between a pair of twins, Charlie and Guddu, one with a lisp and the other with a stutter, over the course of a single day. It is dark and edgy and makes for a gripping watch. Kaminey is considered as one of the best films of Shahid Kapoor.

Director: Vishal Bharadwaj

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Amole Gupte, 

IMDb Rating: 7.4

Where to watch: Netflix 

Udta Punjab (2016)

The film follows the journey of a rock star, a migrant labourer, a doctor and a policeman, who find themselves struggling to cope with the ensuing chaos surrounding a drug crisis in Punjab. It revolves around the drug abuse by the youth population in the Indian state of Punjab. and makes for an engaging watch.

Director: Abhishek Chaubey

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh

IMDb Rating: 7.8

Where to watch: Netflix 

Jab We Met (2007)

The film follows Aditya, a heartbroken business tycoon, who after aimlessly boarding a train to escape his depressing life meets Geet, a bubbly Punjabi girl, and gets pulled into her crazy life. Yahoo! Movies India listed the film as one of the Bollywood’s top 10 most romantic movies and till date enjoys a cult status.

Director: Imitiaz Ali

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Pavan Malhotra, Dara Singh, Tarun Arora

IMDb Rating: 7.9

Where to watch: Amazon Prime 

Haider (2014)

The film is both a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet and an adaptation of Basharat Peer’s memoir Curfewed Night, set amidst the insurgency-hit Kashmir conflicts of 1995 and civilian disappearances. It is one of the most powerful political films made in India is considered a modern-day classic. Many believe that it is one of the best films of Shahid Kapoor.

Director: Vishal Bharadwaj

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon

IMDb Rating: 8.1

Where to watch: Netflix, Zee5

So, these are best Shahid Kapoor movies on Netflix, Prime, Hotstar and other digital platforms. Which one is your favourite? Share your views with us in the comments section.

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