Twitter has been a buzz about his look, his performance and the trailer at large.
Shahid has gone great lengths for his role in the film.The
ace actor shred his hair and has extensively shot in extreme weather
conditions in Kashmir.
Also during the time he spent a lot of time alone to get into he skin of his character.
He was largely withdrawn except that Shahid spoke to the locals there... heard their stories.
He was largely withdrawn except that Shahid spoke to the locals there... heard their stories.
He felt that the story of Haider connected with the people of Kashmir at some level.
Shahid was however pleasantly surprised post the trailer
launch when his manager shared that among the sea of calls two ladies
from Kashmir whom they had met during the shoot reached out to her and
praised the trailer no bounds.
They also mentioned that Shahid's eyes itself are doing so
much of talking in the trailer . They pointed out that his eyes have
some pain which they have seen in people around them.... people in
Kashmir and their journey
They had a lengthy talk with his manager and spoke highly
about how they really liked the trailer and Shahid has done a fantastic
job and how they cannot wait to watch the film.
Shahid is extremely touched by their gesture. While he has
not been able to call them back. He is truly humbled by them reaching
out.
The actor’s spokesperson adds, “It was very unexpected. Shahid was
thrilled as the letters were written in Urdu and he’s happy that his
fans there have appreciated his work.”