Anil Kapoor
Living in a Chawl in Tilak Nagar, Punjabi-speaking Anil was born in 1959 to Surinder and Nirmal aka Suchitra Kapoor. He has an elder brother, Boney, a sister, Reena, and a younger brother, Sanjay. His dad used to be Shammi Kapoor's Secretary. A loner, without many friends, he studied in the nearby O.L.P.S. (Our Lady of Perpetual Succor) School, and was an ardent fan of Bollywood flicks that were telecast during the Ganesh Maha Utsav every year. He was a fan of Raj Kapoor, and it was this that influenced his acting, and people saw him as a mimic of the legendary showman. He landed a role as a child artiste with Shashi Kapoor in the lead, but the movie (Tu Payal Main Geet) was never released. After school, he went to study in St. Xaviers College. He commuted by bus and train from Chembur to Bombay V.T., and the walked the rest of the way. It was here that he met Mazhar Khan. A distracted Anil was kicked out of College in the second year due to his lack of presence. His attempts to join the Pune Film Institute were in vain, as he failed in the written examination. He then decided to join Roshan Taneja's Acting school. He first appeared on the silver screen in Hamhare Tumhare in a character role. His first lead role was in 'Woh 7 Din' and from thence on there has been no looking back. He has acted in close to a 100 movies, and has 5 in production. He has produced two movies (Gandhi My Father & Badhaai Ho Badhaai), as well as been a Casting Director/Outdoor In charge for 'Hum Paanch'. Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's 2008 Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. His performance in the eighth season of the action series 24 generated rave reviews from the American press Globally, Anil Kapoor is one of the most recognized Indian actors. Anil met wealthy and chic model, Sindhi-speaking Sunita Bhambhani, and married her in 1984. Since then they have given birth to 3 children, kapoor has two daughters and a son Harshwardhan Kapoor.Kapoor's elder daughter is actress Sonam Kapoor. Rhea Kapoor attended school in New York and is now a producer in Mumbai.
177 acting credits
Acting · 177
Family Guy
1999
24
2001
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
Indian Idol
2004
GMTV
1993
Koffee with Karan
2004
Animal
2023
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
2011
24: India
2013
The Drama Company
2017
Bigg Boss OTT
2021
War 2
2025
Rising Star
2017
Fighter
2024
Subedaar
2026
Dragon
2027
Son of Abish
2014
Slumdog Millionaire
2008
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000
Ramayana
2026
The Romantics
2023
Comedy Nights Live
2016
The Anupam Kher Show
2014
The Roshans
2025
Dance Deewane
2018
BFFs with Vogue
2016
Oasis
2017
Total Dhamaal
2019
King
2026
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015
The Night Manager
2023
Alpha
2026
Vishwanath & Sons
2026
Rennervations
2023
This Morning
1988
Malang
2020
Wanted
2009
Heer Ranjha
1992
Kishen Kanhaiya
1990
Up Close & Personal with PZ
2011
Race 2
2013
Welcome
2007
Nayak: The Real Hero
2001
Tees Maar Khan
2010
Mahabharat
2013
Race 3
2018
Family Business
—
Barely Speaking with Arnub
2014
Taal
1999
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga
2019
JugJugg Jeeyo
2022
Ram Lakhan
1989
Salaam-e-Ishq
2007
Darna Zaroori Hai
2006
Tashan
2008
AK vs AK
2020
Mubarakan
2017
No Entry
2005
Parinda
1989
Andaz
1994
Lamhe
1991
Pagalpanti
2019
Beta
1992
Race
2008
Live from Studio Five
2009
Thikana
1987
Biwi No.1
1999
Janbaaz
1986
Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
1999
1942: A Love Story
1994
Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
2006
Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets
2005
Meri Jung
1985
Oasis
2017
Welcome Back
2015
Jamai Raja
1990
Shortkut - The Con Is On
2009
Armaan
2003
Awaargi
1990
Tezaab
1988
Lajja
2001
Musafir
2004
Thar
2022
Shakti
1982
Rajkumar
1996
No Problem
2010
Bombay Talkies
2013
Amba
1990
Zindagi Ek Juaa
1992
Mann
1999
Apradhi
1992
Om Jai Jagadish
2002
Savi
2024
The Zoya Factor
2019
Khel
1992
Bulandi
2000
Laadla
1994
Simply Shekhar
2001
Trimurti
1995
Jigarwala
1991
Loafer
1996
Karma
1986
Virasat
1997
Chandralekha
1997
Bewafaa
2005
Calcutta Mail
2003
Mr. India
1987
Kasam
1988
Yuvvraaj
2008
Pukar
2000
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
Mashaal
1984
Vijay
1988
Pratikar
1991
Chameli Ki Shaadi
1986
Judaai
1997
Eeshwar
1989
Rishtey
2002
Halla Bol
2008
Karobaar
2000
Benaam Badsha
1991
Dharavi
1991
Tezz
2012
Aap Ke Saath
1986
Dil Tera Aashiq
1993
Blackout
2024
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh
1990
Deewana Mastana
1997
Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate
1998
Sone Pe Suhaaga
1988
Gurudev
1993
Laila
1984
Saaheb
1985
Rakhwala
1989
Yudh
1985
Akarshan
1988
Mr. Bechara
1996
Andar Baahar
1984
Thank You For Coming
2023
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Humlaa
1992
Abhimanyu
1989
Kala Bazaar
1989
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
2000
Intaqaam
1988
Ghar Ho To Aisa
1990
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998
My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves
2008
Joshilaay
1989
Gharwali Baharwali
1998
Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya
1986
Woh 7 Din
1983
Ram-Avtar
1988
Black & White
2008
Hifazat
1987
My Wife's Murder
2005
Aag Se Khelenge
1989
Ek Baar Kaho
1980
Mr Azaad
1994
Animal Park
—
Salmankhan - Vamsi Paidipalli Film
2027
It's My Life
2020
Aasmaan Se Gira
1992
Fanney Khan
2018
Mohabbat
1985
Insaaf Ki Awaaz
1986
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
1983
Chamunda
2027
AK vs AK: The Final Battle
2020
Vamsa Vruksham
1980
Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge
1986
Welcome To The Adventure
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Love Marriage
1984
Shootout at Wadala
2013