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Shahid Kapoor’s alleged on-set condition during ‘Cocktail 2’ filming revealed
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Shahid Kapoor’s alleged on-set condition during ‘Cocktail 2’ filming revealed

ARY News · Jul 2, 2026, 1:47 PM

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is in the news once again.
  • A member of the production team has revealed several details regarding the 45-year-old actor’s demands throughout the shoot.
  • Because the movie was filmed on location, the cast and crew faced numerous challenges, such as Delhi’s low Air Quality Index (AQI).

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is in the news once again. This time, it is not because of a powerful performance in a movie, but rather due to alleged demands he made while filming his upcoming romantic comedy, Cocktail 2.

A member of the production team has revealed several details regarding the 45-year-old actor’s demands throughout the shoot. In addition to Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna are reportedly playing the lead roles in the film, which was shot across various locations in India and Italy.

Because the movie was filmed on location, the cast and crew faced numerous challenges, such as Delhi’s low Air Quality Index (AQI). In a YouTube podcast, the film’s line producer, Sumit Tyagi, asserted that Shahid Kapoor refused to shoot outdoors in Delhi without an air purifier due to the city’s extreme air pollution. He called the actor “whimsical” and recalled an incident that occurred during production.

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