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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
Netflix India 2026 slate: Sunny Deol-Akshaye Khanna's Ikka, Saif Ali Khan's Hum Hindustani among 21 new shows, movies. Watch
February 03, 2026 9:13 pm
The streaming giant Netflix announced new seasons of Indian shows along with fresh series and movies starring names like Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Vineet Kumar Singh, Anand Devarkonda, and R Madhavan.
Family Business first look: Silver-haired Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma go all guns blazing in war for billions, legacy. Watch
February 03, 2026 6:14 pm
Family Business first look: The Anil Kapoor-Vijay Varma show is co-created by Hansal Mehta and Niren Bhatt, and is reportedly adapted from the American drama series Billions.
'Akshay Kumar beat his worst critics with Tashan': Vijay Krishna Acharya recalls actor's heartfelt gesture after film flopped
January 28, 2026 8:15 am
Vijay Krishna Acharya, in an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, revealed that Akshay Kumar's name for Tashan was suggested by Aditya Chopra.
'Amitabh Bachchan refused to buy Best Actor award, they went to Anil Kapoor next who took it,' claims Khuda Gawah producer
December 29, 2025 8:34 am
Producer Manoj Desai claimed that in the year Amitabh Bachchan refused to buy the Best Actor award, Anil Kapoor purchased the same and won the trophy.
From Amitabh Bachchan to Dharmendra, AI reimagines Bollywood legends as Gen Z; fans say, 'This actor is most handsome'
December 22, 2025 4:45 pm
From Amitabh Bachchan to Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar to Shammi Kapoor, AI reimagines legendary Bollywood stars being born in the modern times, fans have interesting reactions to these modern day renditions.
Vaibhavi Merchant says 'learning how to still be relevant at 50', brings in her birthday with Ranveer Singh, Rani Mukerji
December 22, 2025 3:56 pm
Vaibhavi Merchant shared some glimpses from her star studded 50th birthday celebration expressing gratitude to her industry friends.
'24 ghante kaam karke faayeda kya hai': Anil Kapoor on importance of taking breaks from work
December 17, 2025 5:32 pm
Just like Anil Kapoor said, a person's financial background, and how they grew up around money, plays a very crucial role in determining their ability to take a break.
Kishore Kumar was ‘busy clowning’ during Mr India recording, says Alisha Chinai: ‘He gave me a look…left without a word’
November 30, 2025 10:12 am
Alisha was barely 21 or 22 when she stepped into the studio to record the duet with Kishore Kumar, who was more than twice her age and already an icon.
Gulshan Grover slapped me 'aggressively', I wanted to slit his throat: Saanand Verma calls actor 'self-obsessed', says 'didn't apologise like Anil Kapoor'
November 17, 2025 5:03 pm
Actor Saanand Verma recently revealed that Gulshan Grover slapped him for real during the shoot of their web series First Copy.
Salman Khan said Sanjay Leela Bhansali 'treated Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor as assistants' on Saawariya: 'Even though they were Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor's kids...'
November 09, 2025 2:37 pm
Sanjay Leela Bhansali thought Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor were stars when he first met them, but they wanted to undergo training in filmmaking under him first. So they assisted him on Black before headlining his 2007 romance Saawariya.
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
