When Shahid Kapoor said he was 'destroyed' after his lip-lock video with ex-gf Kareena Kapoor leaked in 2004

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Shahid Kapoor, known for his charming on-screen presence, recently opened up about a turbulent chapter in his life that left him emotionally shattered. The actor, who dated Kareena Kapoor during the early 2000s, spoke for the first time about how the leak of a private video of them affected him.

In an interview with Mid-Day, Shahid shared, “I was destroyed at that time. I was a 24-year-old kid and felt like my privacy had been invaded, and I could not do anything to protect myself.” He candidly revealed the emotional turmoil he faced during that period, as he navigated public scrutiny while grappling with his own vulnerabilities.

The Controversial Leak

The video in question, which featured Shahid and Kareena sharing a private moment, was leaked in 2004. The couple had been in a relationship for a few years, during which they starred in films like Fida, Chup Chup Ke, 36 China Town, and the iconic Jab We Met. However, their personal lives took an unexpected and highly invasive turn when the footage surfaced.

Shahid recalled the sense of betrayal and helplessness he felt, saying, “I was a mess wondering, ‘What’s happened, what’s going on?’ Of course, it affects you a lot, and at that age especially. You don’t even know your own feelings, and you’re figuring out how to be with a girl while dating. You’re both actors in different places, and then this happens.”

The Impact of the Scandal

The leaked video brought unprecedented attention to Shahid and Kareena’s relationship, which ultimately ended in 2006. Kareena later married Saif Ali Khan, while Shahid found love in an arranged marriage with Mira Rajput. Reflecting on how the episode shaped his understanding of privacy, Shahid said, “Now you are 100% aware that it’s gonna happen. At that time, you were caught off guard by it. It’s an informed devil as compared to an uninformed devil kind of scenario.”

The Bigger Picture

The interview also touched on how the video came into the hands of the media. The interviewer revealed that three young individuals had brought the clip to their office and were paid ₹500 for it. Shahid laughed at the anecdote, highlighting how the situation, while devastating at the time, was also fueled by absurd circumstances.

Shahid, who is now happily married with children, dismissed any lingering curiosity about the past, saying, “Now, I’m married with kids. Nobody is interested in those things about me now. You have other 24-year-olds to focus on.”

Moving On

Over the years, Shahid Kapoor has carved a stellar career for himself, with standout performances in films like Kabir Singh, Haider.