Shahid Kapoor was in a lengthy shooting and dubbing schedule for 'Haider'.

Having some time to spare now, the actor is actively reading scripts and deciding what he should be doing next, we hear.

"Shahid has dedicated 3-4 hours a day to reading scripts. He wants to ensure the film he signs is challenging and helps him push the envelope as an actor," says a source close to the actor.

Shahid's last outing was 'R...Rajkumar' which was an out and out masala film, post which he started shooting for 'Haider'. Going forward he is keen to do roles which allow him to experiment and build on his craft.

The actor is keen to explore different genres and diverse roles. Thus, he is on the lookout for good scripts which excite and inspire him.

As of now he has two films on the horizon. He will be seen in Vikas Bahl's 'Shaandar' and Abhishek Chaubey's next.