Shahid Kapoor has come to the rescue of 40 Bollywood dancers who have been severely affected by the lockdown, according to a report in Times of India. The actor will provide support to dancers who have worked with him from his initial days in Bollywood. Raj Surani, a former Bollywood dancer who now helps dancers connect with filmmakers, was quoted as saying, “Shahid Kapoor recently transferred money to the bank accounts of dancers he has worked. He has extended support to around 40 and has stated that he will help them for the next 2 to 3 months.”
“We shortlisted dancers from the days when he started his career with Ishq Vishq. It has been 17 years and they are in a bad condition, they may not be working right now. Apart from them we have even included those dancers who worked with him in Dhating Nach, Shaandaar, and Agal Bagal.”The report said that Shahid will be helping 20 dancers from choreographer Bosco’s troupe as well as 20 dancers from choreographer-turned-director Ahmed Khan’s group. Shahid, meanwhile, with his wife Mira Rajput and their kids has reportedly been quarantining in Punjab. Shahid who was last seen in Kabir Singh was shooting for his sports drama Jersey before the lockdown was announced in March.