Shahid Kapoor has been working in commercials even before the beginning of his Bollywood career. However, after being part of successful films, the actor has been associated with many brands. He has a been brand ambassador for Samsung, Dulux paints, Bru coffee, Aramush Deo, VIP bags, and Colgate. The actor likes to be associated with products and brands he believes in and finds beneficial for his fans.
Shahid Kapoor was believed to be romantically involved with Amrita Rao during the shoot of Vivah.
A MMS clip of Shahid and his former girlfriend Kareena Kapoor Khan went viral while the couple was together even though the couple never confirmed the MMS.
Just like most other Bollywood actresses, Vidya Balan was also subject to link-ups with her co-stars, and most notable with her Parineeta co-star Saif Ali Khan, and Shahid Kapoor with whom she worked in Kismat Konnection. Rumor had it that the two were in a relationship.
Shahid Kapoor started his career as a background dancer and is seen dancing in the song Kahin Aag Lage in the film Taal. He is also seen in the song 'Le Gayi' from the film Dil Toh Pagal Hai.
Shahid Kapoor read the book 'Life is Fair' by Brian Hines, which inspired him to turn vegetarian. He never touched non-vegetarian food again and wanted his partner to follow the same.
Shahid Kapoor's nickname is Sasha.
When Shahid Kapoor got his first car, he wanted to buy a Pioneer music system but could not afford it. Today, the actor endorses the company's product.
Shahid Kapoor is the great great grandson of K. A. Abbas, a popular Urdu journalist, writer and director.
Shahid Kapoor uses the surname Khattar and not Kapoor on his passport.
Shahid faced the camera for the first time as a child artist when he appeared in a Complan advertisement along with Ayesha Takia.
In preparation for his role in Padmaavat, Shahid Kapoor learned sword fighting and martial arts.
Shahid's grandparents were both journalists. They worked for the Russian (then USSR) magazine 'Sputnik', translating Urdu to Russian.
Shahid was named the Sexiest Vegan (India and Asia-Pacific) by PETA in 2009 and 2011.