He has pushed the envelope a
s an actor for the film and his effort has been noticed and appreciated.
The trailer garnered tremendous traction and was actively discussed in circles.
Social networking sites were a buzz after the trailer launched. Shahid was also inundated with calls from industry and friends.
The film had a good vibe since it went on floors. The first
look was very promising and audiences were looking forward to the
trailer. And yet the trailer managed to surpass all expectations and
delivered a notch higher.
The actor is now being quizzed on the process he underwent to get into the skin of his character.
While he was in a meeting at a 5 star suburban hotel a
hotel guest apologized for interrupting but he had said he had to share
how he loved the trailer of Haider.
Even when Shahid was in the lift in his building - twice
residents from the building broached the topic and were raving about the
trailer and also mentioned how they are looking forward to the film.
Shahid is elated and humbled with all the postivie reactions.
His last outing at the box office was R... Rajkumar which
was an out and out masala film. Haider is exactly on the other side of
the spectrum.
He has undergone a sea change and he is glad people are accepting and appreciating it.
Karan Johar: Haider looks engaging and power packed with
drama and intrigue....it Also appears to be Shahids best celluloid
work...Vishals Shakespearean adaptation promises to be a cinematic
Victory... Karan Johar
Pankaj Kapoor : Haider is real, touching and explosive. I
have not seen Shakespeare's Hamlet interpreted the way Vishal has in
Haider. I am proud of Shahid's performance in Haider.