The glorious life of Shahid Kapoor

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Road to stardom

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Rising star with romantic hits

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Career transformation

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Box office struggles and comeback

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Entering the 100 crore club

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Kabir Singh’s phenomenal success

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OTT and new ventures

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Personal Life

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Legacy and future

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