Sibling rivalry
Shahid Kapoor is bracing for some tough competition, and this time from his own kin
Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; August 16, 2014)

Shahid Kapoor has competition at home, from his half brothers and sister.

While his mother Neelima Azim's son with her second husband Rajesh Khattar, Ishaan, is gearing up for his Bollywood debut, Shahid's father Pankaj Kapur's children with his present wife Supriya Pathak, Sanah (23) and Ruhaan (20), have also got their eyes on the silver screen.

A friend of Pankaj told Mirror, "Sanah and Ruhaan love films and both aspire to become actors."

Confirming this, Pankaj said: "Sanah and Ruhaan have trained in acting. Sanah took a course in New York City, while Ruhaan honed his acting skills in London. I am so proud of them."

So, will Pankaj direct a film for them? Pat comes the reply, "I definitely will. But not right away. I think they should first make a place in the industry on their own."

Added the friend; "Pankaj didn't direct Shahid when he started out though if he had wanted, he could have. He believes that his children should stand on their own feet without his help. That will make them stronger."

Pankaj's previous and only directorial venture Mausam (2011), starring Sonam Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor didn't fare well at the box-office.