Shahid Kapoor to headline Italian comedy's remake?
What's the story
Shahid Kapoor has signed on for a new romantic comedy directed by Amit Sharma, reported Variety India. The movie is reportedly a remake of the 2017 Italian movie Moglie e marito (Husband & Wife). It tells the story of a married couple on the verge of divorce who accidentally swap bodies after a failed scientific experiment. This forces them to live each other's lives, leading to comedic situations and a deeper understanding between them.
Original film
Italian original was a box office success
The original Italian film, directed by Simone Godano and starring Pierfrancesco Favino and Kasia Smutniak, was a box office success. It earned over $2 million worldwide, per reports. The story has reportedly been adapted for the Indian audience by Sharma. The project is said to be similar to Kapoor's 2024 sci-fi rom-com Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (TBMAUJ), which was a human-robot love story.
Casting updates
Kiara Advani, Janhvi Kapoor in running for female lead
While Kapoor has been confirmed as the male lead, the female lead is yet to be finalized. Initially, Rashmika Mandanna was considered for the role, but scheduling conflicts led to talks falling through. Now, producers are reportedly in discussions with Kiara Advani and Janhvi Kapoor for this role. The film will go on floors in late 2026 and is targeting a mid-2027 release.
Current work
Kapoor's upcoming projects
Currently, Kapoor is busy shooting for the second season of Prime Video India's Farzi. He will reprise his role as Sunny in this black comedy thriller series alongside Vijay Sethupathi, Raashii Khanna, Kay Kay Menon, and Bhuvan Arora. Up next, he will be seen in Homi Adajania's Cocktail 2 opposite Mandanna and Kriti Sanon. The film will hit theaters on June 19.