Anil Kapoor is a well-known Indian actor who has been associated with Bollywood for more than 40 years and also did international films and television series. He has also been a producer since 2005.
Personal Life
He was born in Chembur, a suburb of Mumbai on 24 December, 1959. Born in the family of film makers, Anil acquired a graduate degree from the Film and T.V Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. Both his father Surinder Kapoor and brother Boney Kapoor had been film producers. His younger brother is also a Bollywood actor and sister-in-law Sridevi has been a Bollywood star during the 1980s and 1990s. He is married to Sunita Kapoor and the couple has three children.
Career
He started his film career in 1979 with few minor roles in movies like Hamare Tumhare (1979), Hum Paanch (1980) and Shakti (1982). Woh Saat Din was his first leading role in Hindi films where his performance was highly acclaimed. Anil won his first Filmfare Award for the best supporting role in the film Mashaal with the legendary Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar. His huge box office hit was Mr. India opposite Sridevi and Amrish Puri in 1987.In Mr. India, Anil Kapoor played the role of a music teacher looking after orphan children; a scientific discovery of his father empowered him with a gadget which could turn a person invisible. Mr. India was followed by a series of hit movies opposite Madhuri Dixit like Tezaab, Ram Lakhan and Parinda. In 1992, his role in Beta earned him his second Filmfare Award for the Best Actor.
After a few flops, he returned with hits like Virasat and Judai. Virasat won him the Critics Award for Best Performance in the year 1998. Anil Kapoor won his first National Award in Best Actor category with the film Pukar (2000). In this film he played the role of a patriotic Major who became a victim of political conspiracy. Some of the hits are No Entry, Salaam-e-Ishq, race, Slumdog Millionaire, Race 2 and Shootout at Wadala. He has also worked in Hollywood movies like Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Power. He also starred in the American television series 24, in its eighth season.
Anil Kapoor also starred in regional films like Vamsa Vriksham (Telugu) and Pallavi Anupallavi (Kannad).
Some Lesser Known Facts About Anil Kapoor
- Does Anil Kapoor smoke?: No (Quit)
- Does Anil Kapoor drink alcohol?: Yes
- Anil was born and brought up in Chembur, Mumbai to a Punjabi family of film producers.
- Initially, his family used to live in Raj Kapoor‘s garage in Mumbai, but later they shifted to the “chawl” area of the city.
- He has also worked in Raj Kapoor’s garage to financially support his family.
- Anil had a habit of playing and running bare feet in his childhood.
- His father was a renowned film producer who earlier used to work as Shammi Kapoor‘s Secretary.
- He was denied admission in Pune Film Institute, as he failed the written examination there.
- Although his debut was Hamare Tumhare, he shot for “Tu Payal Mein Geet” first when he was just 14, but due to some circumstances, the film went unreleased.
- In 1983, he got his first lead role in a Hindi film titled “Woh Saat
Din” and his character- Prem Pratap Singh became a household name.
- His role in the movie Mashaal, opposite Dilip Kumar, added a feather to his career cap; as he signed two films- Jaanbaz and Mere Jung on the night of the premiere of Mashaal.
- The same night, he went to his then-girlfriend, Sunita’s (now-wife) house and proposed her for marriage.
- Apart from acting, he is a trained semi-classical singer and has sung songs like “Pyaar Kiya Nahi Jata” from Woh Saat Din and the title track of the 1986 Bollywood comedy Chameli Ki Shaadi.
- On 19 May 1984, he tied the knot with the love of his life- Sunita,
and they have three children- two daughters named Sonam and Rhea and one
son named Harshvardhan.
- His 1985 flick ‘Meri Jung’ was the turning point of his career, which labelled him as “Mature” in the Indian cinema. At first, he was offered the role of a villain, but he ended up in the lead role. Here’s a glimpse of a famous scene from the movie:
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Anil Kapoor |
| Nickname(s) | Mr. India, Lakkhan |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 70 kg in pounds- 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 41 inches - Waist: 33 inches - Biceps: 13 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 24 December 1956 |
| Age (as in 2017) | 61 Years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Mumbai |
| College | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Standard (Expelled from college due to lack of attendance) |
| Debut | Film (Hindi): Hamare Tumhare (1979) (cameo role) Film (Hindi): Woh Saat Din (lead role)  Film (Telugu): Vamsa Vruksham (1980) Film (Kannada): Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983)  Film (Malayalam): Chandralekha (1997) Film (British): Slumdog Millionaire (2008)  Film (Hollywood): Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)  Film (Production): Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)  TV: 24 (2010, American TV Series)  |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 31 Shrinagar, 7th Road, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Painting, Gymming, Travelling |
| Awards/Honours | Filmfare Awards 1985: Best Supporting Actor Award for Mashaal 1989: Best Actor Award for Tezaab 1993: Best Actor Award for Beta 1998: Critics Award for Best Actor for Virasat 2000: Best Supporting Actor Award for Taal 2016: Best Supporting Actor Award for Dil Dhadakne Do National Film Awards 2001: Best Actor for Pukar 2008: Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film) for Gandhi, My Father Other Awards 2010: Lifetime Achievement Award for AXN Action Awards 2016: Times of India Film Awards in category Best Supporting Actor Male for Dil Dhadakne Do 2018: Best Supporting Actor - Male for Mubarakan at Zee Cine Awards Government Of India Awards 1997: Honoured with"Nata Kalaratna" by the Government of Andhra Pradesh 2002: Awadh Samman by the Government of Uttar Pradesh 2011: Conferred with Lalitha Kala Samrat title by the Government of Andhra Pradesh Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. |
| Controversies | • Once, Abhay Deol
showed his frustration in media at the makers of 'Aisha' (2010), i.e.,
Sunil Manchanda, Rhea Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor, for getting sidelined in
the film's promotions. In reply, Anil Kapoor, the co-producer of the
film, said on Karan Johar's show Koffee with Karan that "Abhay Deol needs help in every way." • In 2016, the Western Railway sent a notice to the production house M/S Market Men Consumer & Events Pvt Ltd for shooting a promotional ad in a running train. According to the Western Railway official, Anil Kapoor was seen dangerously clinging onto the footboard of a running train in Mumbai for his upcoming TV series "24: Season 2", on 14 July 2017, which was an offence under the Railway Act.  |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Madhuri Dixit (Actress, Rumour) Kimi Katkar (Actress, Rumour)  Sunita Bhambhani Kapoor (Costume Designer) |
| Marriage Date | 19 May 1984 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Sunita Bhambhani Kapoor, Costume Designer (m.1984-present) |
| Children | Son- Harshvardhan Kapoor (Actor, born in 1990) Daughters- Sonam Kapoor (Actress, born in 1985), Rhea Kapoor (Producer, born in 1987)  |
| Parents | Father- Late Surinder Kapoor (Producer) Mother- Nirmal Kapoor  |
| Siblings | Brothers- Boney Kapoor (Elder, Producer), Sanjay Kapoor (Younger, Actor) Sister- Reena Kapoor  |
| Nephew/Niece(s) | Nephews- Arjun Kapoor Mohit Marwah  Jahaan Kapoor  Nieces- Jhanvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor  Anshula Kapoor  Shanaya Kapoor  |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food(s) | Gujarati Thali, Baingan ka Bharta with chappatis and mooli parathas, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Fish |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Raj Kapoor, Charlie Chaplin |
| Favourite Actresses | Rekha, Sridevi, Katrina Kaif |
| Favourite Song | "Rock On Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara" by Farhan Akhtar from the film 'Rock On' |
| Favourite Director(s) | Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky, Danny Boyle |
| Favourite Colour(s) | Black, White, Red |
| Favourite Restaurant(s) | Restaurants in Mayfair, London, The Bar at Dorchester |
| Favourite Sport | Cricket |
| Style Quotient |
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| Cars Collection | Audi RS7, Mercedes ML350, BMW 7-Series 760 Li, W222 Mercedes Benz S-Class |
| Money Factor |
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| Salary (approx.) | ₹3-4 Crore/film |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹120 Crores ($18 Million) |
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