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Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to celebrate nine years of 'Udta Punjab'. Shahid recalled his role as Tommy Singh, a drug-addicted musician, while Alia shared fan tributes to her character Mary Jane. The film, directed by Abhishek Chaubey, also starred Diljit Dosanjh and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Both actors are now working on new projects—Shahid with Vishal Bhardwaj and Alia in YRF's spy universe film 'Alpha'.

Key Points: Shahid Kapoor Alia Bhatt Celebrate 9 Years of Udta Punjab

  • Shahid Kapoor reflects on playing drug-addicted Tommy Singh
  • Alia Bhatt shares fan posts celebrating Mary Jane role
  • Udta Punjab tackled Punjab's youth drug abuse crisis
  • Film also starred Diljit Dosanjh and Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt recall working in blockbuster 'Udta Punjab'

Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt reminisce about their acclaimed performances in 'Udta Punjab' as the film marks its ninth anniversary.

"9 yrs. Another special character. Another one of the flawed protagonists that I always loved to play. – Shahid Kapoor"

Mumbai, June 17

Actors Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who received immense appreciation for their performances in 'Udta Punjab', walked down memory lane on Tuesday to celebrate the film's ninth anniversary.

Taking to Instagram, Shahid recalled portraying the character of Tommy Singh, who battles with drug addiction.

"9 yrs. Another special character. Another one of the flawed protagonists that I always loved to play. They seem to be in fashion now. Thank you @abhishekchaubey, @anuragkashyap10, @motwayne, Vikas Bahl and the entire team for making this journey so special. And of course. Drug's di maa di," he wrote.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DK_ampJypeX/?hl=en

Alia also shared fans' posts and captioned them, "9 years of Mary Jane. #9YearsOfUdtaPunjab."

Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, 'Udta Punjab' also stars Diljit Dosanjh and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The movie revolves around drug abuse by the youth in the state of Punjab.

Meanwhile, in the coming months, Shahid will be seen collaborating with Triptii Dimri in Vishal Bhadrwaj film.

The film, which began its muhurat shoot today in Mumbai, is expected to be a high-octane action thriller, with a grand release at the end of the year.

On the other hand, Alia is busy filming her upcoming movie, Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is set to be a notable addition to Yash Raj Films' acclaimed spy universe and is scheduled for release on December 25.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Udta Punjab was a game-changer! Shahid's performance as Tommy Singh was mind-blowing 👏 The film handled such a sensitive topic with perfect balance - showing the harsh reality while keeping it engaging. Still remember the "Drugs di maa di" dialogue!
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Priya M.
Can't believe it's been 9 years already! Alia as Mary Jane was so raw and real. This film proved Bollywood can make hard-hitting cinema without being preachy. Though I wish they'd shown more about rehabilitation rather than just the problem.
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Arjun S.
The film was good but overrated IMHO. Shahid was brilliant but the story went overboard with the dark elements. Punjab has so much more to offer than just drug problems. Still, Diljit's performance was the surprise package!
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Sneha R.
This movie made me cry so much 😢 Alia's transformation from bubbly girl to broken addict was heartbreaking. The scene where she's in the field still gives me chills. More films should tackle real issues like this!
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Vikram J.
The soundtrack was 🔥! Still listen to "Chitta Ve" and "Ikk Kudi". The music captured Punjab's spirit perfectly. Excited for Shahid's new film with Vishal Bhardwaj - their combination always creates magic.
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Neha T.
As someone from Punjab, I appreciate how the film started important conversations. But wish they'd consulted more local voices during making. Some dialogues felt forced. Still, kudos for taking the risk - not many mainstream actors would touch this subject.

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