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Anil Kapoor
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- Born 24 December 1956
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Film Actor, Film Producer, Actor, Screenwriter, Producer
- Father Surinder Kapoor
- Mother Nirmal Kapoor
- Spouse Sunita Bhavnani (1984)
- Siblings Sanjay Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Reena Marwah
- Education Mithibai College, Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour High School
- Years active 1977-present
- Children Rhea Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor
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ABOUT Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor: A Four-Decade Reign in Bollywood and Beyond Anil Kapoor, born December 24, 1956, is a prominent Indian actor and producer with a career spanning over four decades. Son of film producer Surinder Kapoor, he began with minor roles, notably in Hamare Tumhare (1979). His breakthrough came with Mashaal (1984), leading to a string of action-packed hits like Meri Jung, Karma, Mr. India, Tezaab, and Ram Lakhan, solidifying his star status in the 1980s. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Kapoor continued to deliver commercially successful films including Beta, Andaz, Virasat, and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain. His versatility is evident in his performances, ranging from action hero to romantic lead. He achieved critical acclaim with the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Pukar (2000) and a Special Jury Award for producing Gandhi, My Father (2007). Kapoor's career extended beyond Bollywood. His role in Slumdog Millionaire (2008) marked a significant foray into international cinema, followed by appearances in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) and the television series 24. More recently, he has featured in Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022), Animal (2023), and Fighter (2024), showcasing his continued relevance and adaptability within the industry. His recent television work includes the remake of The Night Manager (2023). His iconic roles and enduring presence in the industry make him a true veteran of Indian cinema.
Anil Kapoor FILMS AND CREDITS
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ANIL KAPOOR NEWS
Anil Kapoor says the joy of being on set has been 'completely sucked out'
June 05, 2026 6:31 pm
Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan recently recalled what actor Anil Kapoor had told her about the changing atmosphere on film sets.
Welcome’s iconic painting comes to life; netizens react: ‘Majnu bhai was ahead of his time’
June 05, 2026 5:45 pm
In the clip, a goat can be seen balancing on the back of a donkey while munching leaves from a tree.
Anil Kapoor celebrates 53 years of togetherness with wife: 'Simplest wedding, done in 30 minutes'
May 19, 2026 5:59 pm
Keeping the annual ritual alive, Anil Kapoor posted a sweet note for wife Sunita Kapoor on their 42nd wedding annicersary.
Anil Kapoor opens up about distance from siblings Boney and Sanjay; says 'I have always been a little aloof'; expert weighs in
May 11, 2026 10:08 pm
Anil Kapoor siblings relationship reveals actor’s regret over emotional distance caused by career focus.
Anil Kapoor’s ‘Majnu Bhai painting’ gets viral AI Met Gala 2026 twist; actor reacts
May 07, 2026 10:50 am
Released in 2007, "Welcome" remains one of Bollywood’s most-loved comedy films, with Anil Kapoor’s Majnu Bhai character continuing to enjoy cult status.
Rajesh Khanna flop destroyed my father, recalls Anil Kapoor: 'Bollywood disowned him, drove me to become a hero'
May 01, 2026 1:07 pm
Anil Kapoor recalled how the entire film industry turned against his father, Surinder Kapoor, after one of his films starring Rajesh Khanna failed at the box office.
'Sunita has been like a single parent': Anil Kapoor on being an absent father, says he has ‘no regrets’
April 30, 2026 10:11 pm
Anil Kapoor admitted he was largely absent from his children’s lives, revealing he didn’t even know their classes or birthdays.
Anil Kapoor says his ‘heart is full’ as Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja welcome second child: ‘Welcome to a lifetime of love’
March 30, 2026 4:47 pm
Anil Kapoor’s daughter and actor Sonam Kapoor, along with husband Anand Ahuja, welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on March 29.
Anil Kapoor reveals he turned down Aditya Dhar's offer for a cameo in Dhurandhar 2; netizens believe he was asked to play 'Bade Sahab'
March 14, 2026 9:18 am
Anil Kapoor revealed that he had to pass on the offer to do a cameo in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge.
Shah Rukh Khan says Anil Kapoor is 'restrained yet effective' in Subedaar, Anurag Kashyap wishes film would've been a theatrical release
March 08, 2026 4:19 pm
Suresh Triveni's action thriller Subedaar, starring Anil Kapoor, has found new admirers in Shah Rukh Khan and Anurag Kashyap, who wished the film would've released in theatres instead of dropping directly on Amazon Prime Video.
ANIL KAPOOR VIDEOS
Fanney Khan Cast Reveals What They Would Be If Not Actors
June 22, 2020 6:20 pm
Fanney Khan Cast Reveals What They Would Be If Not Actors | Anil Kapoor: The cast of Fanney Khan including Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao and Pihu Sand revealed a lot of things including their celebrity crush and what they would be if not actors.
Fanney Khan Trailer: 5 Best Things
June 22, 2020 6:23 pm
Anil Kapoor launched the trailer of Fanney Khan during a Facebook live. The film is an official remake of the Belgian film Everybody's Famous and also stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao and Divya Dutta.
Fanney Khan: 5 Best Things
June 22, 2020 6:23 pm
Fanney Khan brings back Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan onscreen after a gap of 17 years. It is an official remake of Belgian film Everybody's Famous and also stars Rajkummar Rao. Here are the best 5 things about the Fanney Khan trailer.
Watch Ranveer Singh Grooving With Anil Kapoor
March 21, 2016 2:40 pm
`Honest` Anil Kapoor feels Sonam still needs to improve
February 22, 2016 11:34 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor might be getting a lot of appreciation for her work in ‘Neerja’ but her actor father Anil Kapoor is an honest critic and feels that her daughter still has a long way to go. At the red carpet of recent Zee Cine Awards event, the ‘Welcome Back’ star said that her daughter still needs to improve a lot. Anil Kapoor said that one might be the best actor or actress in the world but he or she has to keep on learning and the same goes for Sonam. ‘Neerja’ starring Sonam Kapoor in the lead role, is based on the life of air hostess Neerja Bhanot, who was shot dead by terrorists during the hijack of Pan Am flight in September 1986.
Welcome Back's Majnu Bhai aka Anil Kapoor says my lifestyle has been very good
September 04, 2015 12:45 pm
