Shahid completes eight years in Bollywood, thanks fans

Shahid Kapoor, who completed eight years in tinsel town Monday, thanked his fans for their love and support. He describes his journey as "a hell of a ride".

"Today, I complete 8 yrs as an actor .... Thank u all for all the love ... I'm here only cause of u ... So thank u again! It's been a hell of a ride ... But I gotta feeling I'm just getting warmed up! (sic)," Shahid posted on his Twitter page on Monday.

The actor made his debut with

Ishq Vishq

in 2003, and later featured in films like

Fida

,

36 China Town

,

Chup Chup Ke

,

Vivah

,

Jab We Met

,

Kaminey

,

Dil Bole Hadippa

,

Paathshaala

and

Badmaash Company

.

Initially, he started with romantic roles, but gradually Shahid has branched out into more mature roles, and is also experimenting with his

looks. For his upcoming film

Mausam

, he has sported a moustache.

"Time flies people...Make each day count!! N don't follow ... Discover yourself .. The day u do that your only competition.... will b u!" he added.