Shahid's surprise birthday for childhood friend

In an industry where celebrities are quick to say goodbye to friends and old mates on their way to the top, Shahid is an exception. The actor made it a point to celebrate his childhood friend's birthday even while he was shooting recently.

Shahid and Shriram have been friends since 18 years.

A crew member revealed, "Shahid was shooting for Vishal Bharadwaj's “Kaminay” in Pune. Came 11th August and it was Shahid's childhood friend Shriram's birthday who lives in Bangalore. Shahid called him to Pune. He told Shriram that he had some urgent work and needed him to come to Pune. It was only when Shriram came to Pune that he realised that Shahid had thrown a surprise birthday get together.”

Sources reveal that Shahid had earlier requested Vishal Bharadwaj and packed up early so that he could spend more time with his childhood friend.

Vishal and the entire crew of Kaminay were not only surprised but also moved to see this human side of Shahid.

Shahid has a lot to celebrate this year. He is the only hero to have 3 back to back solo hero hits in “Vivaah”, “Jab we Met” and “Kismat Konnection”, quite a commendable feat considering that multi-starrers are ruling the roost in Bollywood right now.

All his forthcoming films with Vishal Bharadwaj, Yash Raj, Ken Ghosh and his dad Pankaj Kapur are solo starrers as well.

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