Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has shared a humorous memory of his first meeting with his father-in-law, revealing that his unusual appearance during the filming of Udta Punjab left Mira Rajput’s father surprised and momentarily speechless.
The actor recalled the incident during an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, where he joined his wife Mira Rajput and younger brother, actor Ishaan Khatter. During the conversation, Shahid spoke about his first visit to Mira’s family home in Delhi and the unexpected reaction he received at the door.
Shahid explained that he was working on the 2016 film Udta Punjab at the time. For his role as Tommy Singh, he had adopted a distinctive appearance that included bright green hair.
When he arrived at Mira’s family home, her father personally opened the door. Shahid said his green-haired look immediately caught his future father-in-law off guard.
The actor recalled that Mira’s father froze briefly after seeing him, creating a moment he still remembers. He also described his father-in-law as a disciplined person with an engineering background and an education from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
Shahid humorously reflected on what might have gone through his father-in-law’s mind when he saw the unusual appearance. He suggested that the unexpected look may have made him reconsider whether he was ready to welcome the actor into his family.
The story offered a light-hearted glimpse into the early days of Shahid and Mira’s relationship, showing how a character’s appearance from a film unexpectedly became part of a personal family memory.
During the same conversation, Mira also shared details about her first meeting with Shahid. She revealed that their initial meeting lasted approximately seven hours, giving the couple plenty of time to get to know each other.
Shahid and Mira married on July 7, 2015, in a private ceremony. Their relationship has remained a subject of public interest, particularly as the couple generally keeps their family life relatively private.
They have two children together. Their daughter, Misha, was born in 2016, while their son, Zain, arrived in 2018.
The television appearance also drew attention to Shahid’s personal life following reports that Mira had met his former girlfriend and Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan. The discussion added another talking point to the episode, which featured conversations about the actor’s family, relationship and experiences in the film industry.
Shahid’s recollection of the green-haired first meeting has offered fans an amusing reminder of how his professional commitments sometimes crossed into his personal life. What began as a memorable look for Udta Punjab ultimately became an unforgettable introduction to his future wife’s family.