Throwback: When Shahid Kapoor was ‘semi-embarrassed’ when he met Mira Rajput through an arranged marriage set up | – Times of India

Shahid Kapoor, the Bollywood actor famous for his roles in various films, had once shared the story of how he met his wife, Mira Rajput. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Shahid, in an old interview to Humans of Bombay, said that he felt lonely in his early thirties. He would come home after winning awards and feel a sense of emptiness, sharing his achievements only with his dog. He realised that he wanted someone to share his life with, someone who could understand him beyond the glitz and glamour of his career.

At the age of 33 or 34, Shahid decided it was time to find a partner. He expressed his feelings of loneliness, stating that while he had his parents, he craved companionship with someone his own age. Despite being independent and self-sustained, Shahid longed for a deeper connection with another person.

Then, in a twist of fate, Shahid met Mira Rajput through an arranged marriage setup. Their first meeting left Shahid feeling “semi-embarrassed” because Mira was over 10 years younger than him. However, as they began to converse, Shahid was impressed by Mira’s maturity and confidence. She didn’t seem fazed by his status as a celebrity; instead, she saw him as a person with his own quirks and complexities.
What drew Shahid to Mira was her sense of normalcy. In a world where he was constantly surrounded by fans and paparazzi, Mira provided him with a grounded perspective. She didn’t view him solely as a movie star but as a human being with flaws and imperfections.

Their relationship blossomed, leading to marriage in 2015. Soon after, they welcomed their daughter Misha, followed by their son Zain. Shahid described Mira as having a strong individual personality, someone who accepted him for who he was.