Shahid Kapoor Says Vishal Bhardwaj is 'My Martin Scorsese'

Mumbai: Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has been praised for his performances in director Vishal Bhardwaj's films like Kaminey and Haider, said that he considers the filmmaker as acclaimed director Martin Scorsese in his life.

Directed by Mr Bhardwaj and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, upcoming film Rangoon co-stars Shahid, Saif Ali Khan and Kangana Ranaut.

When asked about his experience to work with Mr Bhardwaj again, Shahid told IANS: "It's an amazing opportunity to work with Vishal sir who I think is my Martin Scorsese. He has cast me for the third time so, it's very cool. It's a really different film. I think it's a mainstream film and it's always a pleasure to work with Vishal sir."

When Shahid was asked about his brother Ishaan's plans of joining Bollywood, he said: "He will be doing something at some point. What he is doing and what not, is not my jurisdiction. Let him talk."