Shahid Kapoor turned 44 on February 25, and fans flooded social media with warm wishes for the Bollywood star. Celebrities also joined in to celebrate his special day, but one tribute that stood out was from his younger brother, Ishaan Khatter. Taking to Instagram, Ishaan shared a touching message for his "supernova big bro" along with a series of nostalgic pictures capturing their brotherly bond.
The cover photo of his post is a heartwarming throwback featuring a young Shahid Kapoor holding a toddler Ishaan in his arms, both beaming at the camera. The post also includes snapshots from their vacations, film sets, and a solo picture of Shahid. The final frame is another precious throwback, showing little Ishaan sitting on Shahid’s lap as he reads a newspaper to him.
While the pictures themselves are enough to make fans emotional, Ishaan’s caption truly won hearts. He wrote, “Not much has changed! Still stealing your clothes. Happy birthday to the supernova big bro."
Shahid’s wife, Mira Rajput, also made his birthday extra special with a loving tribute. Sharing a romantic photo of the couple lost in each other’s eyes, she wrote, “Love of my life, light of my world. Happy Birthday to my forever. In the middle of everything and at the end of it all, you’re the one. The magic is in you.”
In an earlier interview with News18 Showsha, Ishaan opened up about his close bond with Shahid. He described their relationship as one built on deep understanding rather than words. “It’s a beautiful thing, even if we don’t talk about it too much. But, we both know that it’s there. He has been like a mentor – someone I’ve learnt a lot from. We are lucky to have each other,” Ishaan said.
On the professional front, Shahid Kapoor was last seen in Rosshan Andrrews’ action-drama Deva. He will next appear in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Arjun Ustara, co-starring Triptii Dimri. Additionally, he is set to star in Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues, directed by Sachin B Ravi. With these exciting projects lined up, fans can expect more power-packed performances from the actor in the coming months.
Katrina Kaif reacts to postpartum beauty comments, reveals her 'skin became sensitive' and 'feeling best matters more'
Katrina Kaif attends the green carpet at the NEXA IIFA Awards at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre on March 09, 2025 in Jaipur, India.
Katrina Kaif has spent much of her career being associated with beauty — from modeling and Bollywood films to red-carpet appearances and her makeup business. But motherhood has changed the way the actor looks at her appearance.
In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kaif spoke about beauty standards, self-care and the changes she experienced after giving birth. Her comments come as paparazzi photographs and videos of the actor have drawn harsh reactions online, with some social media users comparing her postpartum appearance with how she looked earlier in her career.
Rather than focusing on returning to her old appearance, Kaif said her priorities have changed. For her, looking her best now starts with feeling her best.
Katrina Kaif reacts to changing beauty standards
Kaif recalled the pressure surrounding beauty when she began her modeling and acting career. She said there were many stereotypes about what women were expected to look like.
Today, she views beauty differently.
“Looking my best is really about feeling my best,” Kaif said, explaining that taking care of herself as a whole has become more important.
She linked that feeling to several aspects of her lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy diet, staying active, managing inflammation, meditating and spending time away from her phone. She also mentioned getting natural light in the morning as part of her routine.
For Kaif, the connection between health and appearance is straightforward: when she feels healthy, she believes that confidence naturally shows on the outside.
Her comments come at a time when celebrity appearances continue to receive intense scrutiny online. Paparazzi posts featuring Kaif have attracted comments about her postpartum body and appearance, with some users comparing recent images with photographs from earlier stages of her career.
Her skin changed after giving birth
Kaif also opened up about a specific physical change she noticed after pregnancy.
According to the actor, her skin became significantly more sensitive after giving birth. That made it difficult for her to determine which products were actually working for her.
She is now focusing on what she describes as deep cellular hydration, strengthening her skin barrier and keeping her skin calm and resilient.
Dermatologist Dr. Shireen Furtado, senior consultant in medical and cosmetic dermatology at Aster CMI Hospital, explained that postpartum hormonal changes, stress, sleep disruption and dehydration can affect the skin in different ways.
Skin may become drier, more sensitive, oilier or more prone to pigmentation after childbirth. Because of those changes, she advised new mothers to focus on basic skin health instead of trying to immediately recreate their pre-pregnancy appearance.
Kaif’s postpartum approach is more about self-care
For Kaif, the shift appears to be bigger than skincare. Motherhood has changed the way she defines looking good.
Instead of chasing a particular appearance, she is emphasizing health, balance and understanding what her body and skin need at a particular stage.
Furtado similarly recommends keeping postpartum skincare simple, with a gentle cleanser, moisturizer and broad-spectrum sunscreen as a starting point. She also cautions against unnecessary products, harsh scrubs, strong exfoliants and irritating fragrances when skin is sensitive.
Some ingredients, including retinoids, require particular caution during breastfeeding and should be discussed with a dermatologist before use.
Kaif's comments offer a different perspective on the pressure faced by women after childbirth, particularly public figures whose appearances are constantly photographed and discussed.
Her message is less about looking the way she did before motherhood and more about feeling comfortable in the person she is now. For an actor whose appearance has been part of public conversation throughout her career, that represents a noticeable shift in how she approaches beauty.