When Mira Rajput married Bollywood heartthrob Shahid Kapoor in 2015 at the age of 21, she stepped into a world of relentless media scrutiny. In a recent interview with Brut India on October 22, 2025, the now 31-year-old wellness entrepreneur reflected on her journey, emphasizing that fame was never her pursuit—it was an unexpected byproduct of her new life. For Mira, the real challenge lay in adapting to a new city and lifestyle, far outweighing the pressures of public attention that came with being married to one of India’s most celebrated actors.
Mira candidly shared that she was initially oblivious to the media’s perception of her, only realizing its intensity a year or two into her marriage. “I was not pushed into this situation. Absolutely not. I know exactly what I was doing,” she said, describing her early days as a Delhi native adjusting to Mumbai. Encounters with reporters at her college gate and fabricated stories left her bewildered, prompting her to ask Shahid, “How do people get to know these things…they just make stuff up?” These experiences, she admitted, had an impact, but her focus remained on finding her rhythm in a new environment and forging connections with peers who were mostly unmarried at the time.
Now a seasoned public figure, Mira has grown accustomed to the media’s tendency to invent details about her life, from her college days to personal anecdotes. “Sometimes, I read stuff about how I was in college and all this stuff…and I am like, where are you getting this stuff from?” she remarked. Yet, she has learned to let such falsehoods slide, crediting her grounded nature to staying true to herself. “I don’t think I ever stopped being myself. That’s what kept me sane and normal,” she explained, highlighting her approach to navigating the chaos of fame while preserving her identity.
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The transition from Delhi to Mumbai posed the greatest hurdle for Mira, who prioritized building new friendships and adapting to married life over engaging with media narratives. “Moving cities was the main thing for me, making new friends…finding a new rhythm was more necessary,” she noted. Her marriage to Shahid, now 44, has flourished over a decade, with the couple raising their two children, Misha, nine, and Zain, seven. Mira’s reflections reveal a woman who embraced change on her own terms, transforming the challenges of fame into a journey of self-discovery and resilience.
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