Pankaj Kapur proudly declares son Shahid Kapoor as one of India's finest actor of his generation; says, “The maturity he has shown in terms of his choice of films”

Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor's father, Pankaj Kapur, recently gave his thoughts on the actor's success and said, “I feel very proud to see Shahid where he’s at right now, the kind of thinking he has come up with in the last 20 years in his career, and the maturity he has shown in terms of his choice of films. He started a certain way but look at the kind of cinema he’s doing today! I’m proud to say this without any bias that he’s the finest actor that we’ve in this country in his age group.”In a chat with News 18, Pankaj Kapur expressed immense pride and joy over Shahid Kapoor’s film career. Reflecting on his son's two-decade journey, he praised Shahid's growth and maturity, especially in his choice of roles. Pankaj admired Shahid’s evolution from his early work to his current impressive portfolio and confidently regarded him as one of the finest actors of his generation in India.Pankaj also shared his pride in all his children—Shahid Kapoor, Ruhaan Kapoor, and Sanah Kapur—for forging their own paths in their careers. He highlighted their determination to succeed independently, though he assured them of his unwavering support and readiness to help whenever they needed it.The Binny and Family actor also talked about his choice not to actively steer his eldest son, Shahid Kapoor, in his career. He reflected on a lesson from his own father, emphasizing that as children grow, they should make their own decisions. While family advice is valuable, the final choice—and the consequences of failure—should be their own.Pankaj also expressed satisfaction with remaining in the background, avoiding any desire to take credit for his children's achievements. He believes that true success should be a source of pride for individuals based on their own efforts, not on their parents' influence. He said, “If you’re successful, you’ll pay your own back and say that you did it on your own and not because your dad made it happen for you.”Pankaj Kapur characterised his relationship with his children today as more like a friendship. He enjoys surprise them with moments of young exuberance, which frequently catch them off guard since, like many others, they have a preconceived notion of him.Kapur revealed that when he periodically displays flashes of his younger, more playful side, his children are often taken aback, gasping in surprise. “Sometimes, when I do a little bit of youthful masti with them to give them a glimpse of what I might have been as a younger boy, they go like, ‘Dad, you!!!’ But that surely adds a few more years to my life,” he said.On the work front, Pankaj Kapur is preparing for the release of his new film Binny Aur Family, which is set to hit theaters on September 20. The film also features Anjini Dhawan, Varun Dhawan’s niece, alongside Kapur, increasing the excitement for its premiere.Also Read : Pankaj Kapur speaks on balancing craft and survival: “Did some projects to stay afloat”