Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has teased an intriguing link between his upcoming movie, Deva, and the 1975 classic Deewaar. The actor hinted that Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic character, Vijay, would be relevant to the storyline of Deva. Fans are buzzing to find out more.
Deva is an action thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Shahid plays a clever but rebellious cop in the film. The cast also includes Pooja Hegde and Pavail Gulati, adding more star power to the lineup.
Earlier this year, the teaser poster for Deva grabbed attention. It featured Shahid smoking a cigarette, standing in front of a mural of Bachchan as Vijay. The visual sparked conversations about the connection between the two characters.
When asked about the mural’s significance, Shahid slyly redirected credit to the director, saying, “This question should be for Rosshan because he chose that visual. But there is relevance (of Bachchan’s Deewaar character) within the film.”
Deewaar, which turned 50 this year, is considered a golden gem in Bollywood. Shahid, a self-confessed Bachchan fan, acknowledged this legacy, saying the original movie had unforgettable storytelling, dialogues, and performances.
With Shahid Kapoor invoking memories of Deewaar and Bachchan’s brilliance, Deva is shaping up to be a nostalgic, action-packed ride. Fans are eager to see how the tribute unfolds on screen.