Anil Kapoor is a renowned Indian actor and producer who works mainly in Hindi films, including Indian television and international films. Let’s move ahead and learn more about this famous actor’s personal life, career, net worth, profession, and more.
Quick Bio
Anil Surinder Kapoor was born on 24 December 1956 into a Punjabi Hindu family, in Chembur, Mumbai, India. His father, Surinder Kapoor, was an Indian film producer, and his mother, Nirmal Kapoor, was a housewife. He has three siblings, two brothers and one sister, Boney Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, and Reena Kapoor, who are well-known in the Indian television industry.
Education
Kapoor attended Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Chembur. Later, he completed his higher education at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai.
Personal Life
In 1984, he married Sunita Bhavnani, a costume designer. They have two daughters and a son together. Their eldest daughter, Sonal Kapoor, an actress, was born in 1985. Rhea Kapoor, the younger daughter is a film producer. His son Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor is also an actor. Kapoor welcomed his first grandchild, Vayu Kapoor Ahuja, on August 20, 2022. He was overwhelmed with joy and shared a bundle of photos on social media holding his grandson.
Career and Profession
Anil Kapoor is an actor and producer by profession. He started his acting career in 1970 as a young Shashi Kapoor in “Tu Payal Mein Geet,” although, did not release theatrically. His Hindi film debut came with a small role in Umesh Mehra’s Hamare Tumhare (1979). In addition to Hindi films, he also appeared in Telugu and Kannada films. He was a lead actor of the 1980 Telugu film, Vamsa Vruksham, a remake of the 1972 Kannada film Vamsha Vriksha. He had his debut appearance in Kannada films with Mani Ratnam’s Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983). He had many breakthrough roles during his acting career.
Kapoor’s acting career reached its highest zenith in the 1980s with his mind-blowing roles in Meri Jung (1985), Karma (1986), and Mr. India (1987) among others. His role in Pukar (2000) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. He produced his first film, Badhaai Ho Badhaai, in 2002, in which he also starred. He is also the producer of “Shortkut: The Con Is On.” As of now, he has appeared in more than 100 films.
Notable Works
- Ram Lakhan
- Tezaab
- Mashaal
- India
- Beta
- Andaz
- Gharwali Baharwali
- Nayak
- Pukar
- Gandhi, My Father
- Biwi No. 1
Net Worth
Anil Kapoor has amassed a staggering net worth of approximately $19 million as of 2024, which is equivalent to around INR 140 crores.
Social Media Presence
Anil Kapoor is a well-known public figure. He is active on all social media platforms. He has accounts on X, Instagram, and FB with 7M, 6.1M, and 6.2M followers respectively.
Awards and Recognition
Kapoor has received numerous accolades and nominations for his outstanding roles in films. He won the National Film Awards twice and the Filmfare Awards seven times.
Conclusion
Anil Kapoor is an amazing Indian actor and producer. Despite dominating the Bollywood industry since 1970, he is active till now at the age of 67. He still captivates his fans with his outstanding acting in movies like Welcome (2007), Animal (2023), and Fighter (2024) among others.
