'Success of films like Kabir Singh makes me wonder if people want to see Prem,' says Sooraj Barjatya  The Times of India Mon, 2nd March 2026

Shahid Kapoor confirms Kabir Singh cameo was considered initially for Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal: “Dates ka issue ho gaya”  Bollywood Hungama Tue, 10th February 2026

Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh rejected Kabir Singh for ‘being too dark’; Sandeep Reddy Vanga approached him before Shahid Kapoor  The Indian Express Fri, 2nd January 2026

Loved O Romeo? From Kaminey to Kabir Singh, five Shahid Kapoor movies you should watch this weekend  The Economic Times Fri, 13th February 2026

Happy birthday, Shahid Kapoor: Jab We Met, Vivah, Haider- 7 best movies of the actor on Netflix, Prime Video and more  WION Wed, 25th February 2026

Throwback: DYK Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh was first offered to Ranveer Singh, who rejected it because it was ‘too dark’?  Pinkvilla Fri, 2nd January 2026