Shahid Kapoor joined the Shiamak Davar dance institute at the age of 15 and started off his career as the background dancer in several Bollywood films like Dil To Pagal Hai and Taal.Shahid was later seen in several Television commercials and was featured in music videos before making his debut in Bollywood in 2003 withIshq Vishk opposite Amrita Rao.