REVEALED: Shahid Kapoor wants baby Misha to read THIS book!

He's a father to eight-month-old Misha and realises the importance of the written word. On Tuesday, Shahid Kapoor was a special guest at UNICEF's charity gala to raise awareness about child education, literature and equal opportunity for all with the 'Pass It On' campaign. He said, "As a parent I understand how important it is for a child to get the right education. Children should be able to express their feelings and words are a strong medium."

Sasha who is currently shooting for Padmavati, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali admitted that as a child his parents (Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azim) had allowed him to do what he wished without any restrictions or expectations. And he is determined not to put any pressure on Misha either. "What better way to help children learn and understand life than encouraging them to read more books. Growing up, my favourite book was Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. I also read every Roald Dahl book, including Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach," the 36-year-old actor said adding that the first books he would want his daughter to read are AA Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh series.

The last book Shahid read, thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend is Life is Fair:­ The Law of Cause and Effect by Brian Hines. "It asks its readers to open their mind and consider new perspectives ­ a universal, spiritual view of life that sits comfortably with a scientific approach and helps to resolve some of the great contradictions we all face. The author asserts that life is fair and we only ever get what we deserve," he said.