Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna filmed some parts of their romantic entertainer ‘Cocktail 2’ in real locations, with Sicily and Delhi serving as major backdrops. While filming abroad is progressing smoothly, the Delhi schedule reportedly has its own set of challenges due to the deteriorating air quality in the city.A line producer associated with the film, Sumit Tyagi, recently shared an anecdote about the actor’s reported concern over pollution levels in Delhi in an appearance on The Shivam Podcast.
Shahid reportedly refuses to go out without air purifiers
According to Tyagi, the production team informed that Shahid Kapoor will not leave his vanity van for outdoor filming unless it has air purifiers. The sequence was shot in Cyber ​​​​City in Gurugram, which made the request difficult to execute as the location was completely open.Recalling the incident, he said, “It was for Shahid, so we can’t call them nonsense.Tyagi further questioned the practicality of the arrangement, saying, “We are shooting in Cyber​​​​​​City. How can an air purifier help there? Everything is open.”
Production is trying to accommodate the request
The crew revealed that five to six air purifiers were arranged at the last minute even though they were designed for indoor use. He clarified that Shahid’s concerns about the poor AQI are understandable, but admitted that the equipment does little to improve conditions during an outdoor shoot.“So you don’t get hurt that your demands have not been met and the production is trying as much as possible,” explained Tyagi while describing the team’s efforts.
The crew member commented on Shahid’s personality
During the conversation, Tyagi also described Shahid Kapoor as “temperamental” and “manmauji” (free-spirited), claiming that the actor prefers to maintain professional boundaries and prioritizes his own work.This is not the first time that Shahid’s on-set habits have made headlines. Earlier, his ‘Kabir Singh’ co-star Kiara Advani revealed on ‘Koffee With Karan’ that the shoot was once delayed for several hours while the actor was deciding on footwear for a particular scene.
About ‘Cocktail 2’
A spiritual successor to ‘Cocktail’, the film follows college sweethearts Kunal and Diya, who live happily together but remain hesitant about marriage. Their relationship is tested during a vacation in Sicily, where Diya reunites with her childhood friend Ally. As emotions become complicated and Ally develops feelings for Kunal, the three find themselves caught in a love triangle. In the end, Kunal remains faithful to Diya, and the couple ties the knot.