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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
Easter 2025: Priyanka Chopra celebrates Easter with Malti, Ananya Panday posts 'some Easter goodness', see photos
April 20, 2025 1:57 pm
While actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas offered a glimpse into her daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas' Easter celebration, Kesari Chapter 2 star Ananya Panday shared 'some Easter goodness' with her followers.
Anil Kapoor writes: From jugaad and Mr India to the leap to global greatness — a wave is coming
April 22, 2025 11:13 am
Government's WAVES is not just a programme — it is a movement designed to strengthen the entire media and entertainment ecosystem
Mushtaq Khan says he was underpaid for Welcome and earned less than Akshay Kumar’s staff: 'Paise nahi badhaye...'
April 18, 2025 3:19 pm
Actor Mushtaq Khan revealed the endless shoot schedule of Welcome never translated into extra pay for him.
Anil Kapoor says he felt 'naked' after shaving moustache for Lamhe, defends the Sridevi-starrer: 'People were shocked'
April 01, 2025 6:21 pm
Anil Kapoor starred opposite Sridevi in Yash Chopra's 1991 romantic film Lamhe. The film failed to get audience's approval upon release and the actor believes (lack of) his moustache in the film is among the reasons.
Anil Kapoor's son Harsh Varrdhan calls out star obsession in industry, criticises low quality of films: 'They belong in the 1980s'
April 01, 2025 9:59 am
Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor criticised the industry’s obsession with stars and emphasised the need to focus on high-quality, low-budget films.
'Anil Kapoor slapped me hard thrice during Welcome shoot': Adi Irani recalls how actor didn't apologise, did 'it purposefully'
March 17, 2025 5:15 pm
Adi Irani recalled an incident from the filming of the 2007 hit Welcome, where Anil Kapoor slapped him hard three times during a scene. The actor said Anil 'wouldn't dare' do it to Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan.
'Zoya Akhtar was unprofessional, didn't inform me that she'd chosen Parmeet Sethi over me for Dil Dhadhakne Do': Adi Irani
March 15, 2025 5:24 pm
Welcome actor Adi Irani gave his two cents on the current landscape of the industry and shared his personal anecdotes regarding director Zoya Akhtar and how he was almost cast in her film Dil Dhadhakne Do.
Deepika Padukone makes another public appearance, joins Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Kartik Aaryan at event in Mumbai, see photos
February 16, 2025 2:48 pm
Deepika Padukone had a reunion with her Fighter co-star Anil Kapoor at a recent event in Mumbai.
From The Mehta Boys to Mughal-E-Azam and Animal: Fathers and sons who are foes, friends and everything in between
February 12, 2025 8:09 am
We have had father-son relationships of many different tones and textures populate our films over the years.
Parmeet Sethi defends wife Archana Puran Singh as son wonders why she shouts so much: 'All mothers are...'
February 10, 2025 1:29 pm
In her latest vlog, Archana Puran Singh praised Junaid Khan's performance in Loveyapa and shared that he was better than Khushi Kapoor in the film.
