Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur has come out in defense of his son Shahid Kapoor’s controversial yet blockbuster hit Kabir Singh (2019), saying that the film merely depicted a reality that already exists in society and did not glorify toxic masculinity.

In a recent interview with Lallantop, the legendary actor opened up about Shahid’s evolution over the years, praising his performances in Haider, Farzi, and Kabir Singh, while also shedding light on how the actor discovered his dramatic potential.

“He has also done good work in Kabir Singh," Pankaj Kapur said. When asked about the criticism surrounding the film for allegedly promoting toxic behaviour, he firmly responded, “That is okay because it doesn’t mean that toxic masculinity doesn’t exist. It exists in society, and because somebody made

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