Anil Kapoor: Biography, Age, Wife, Son, Daughter, Family, Movies
Anil Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer. His most well-known performances were in Bollywood films like "Mr. India. In addition to acting in Bollywood films, Anil has contributed to several Hollywood production. Let's explore Anil Kapoor's personal and professional life in more detail.
On December 24, 1956, Anil Kapoor was born in Bombay, India. He went to Our Lady of Perpetual Succor High School in Mumbai. After high school, he enrolled at St. Xavier's College, but he was expelled due to his poor attendance. Throughout college, he participated in events and played roles in plays. Anil Kapoor did not have a lucky start in life. He shared a room with his seven family members in the Mumbai district of Chembur because his father still had trouble making it in the movies. Bollywood dominated his boyhood. From an early age, he knew he wanted to live in the spotlight. He appeared in a movie when he was 12, but it was never released.
Physical Qualities
Anil Kapoor stands at about 5' 10" in height and weighs 70 kg. His body measures 33'' in circumference, 41'' in the chest, and 13'' in the biceps.
Family, Caste, and Wife
Anil Kapoor was born to Nirmal and the late Surinder Kapoor, a well-known film producer, in a Punjabi household. His younger brother, actor Sanjay Kapoor, is the brother of Indian film producer Boney Kapoor. Reena Kapoor, is also his another sibling.
He allegedly had an affair with Madhuri Dixit, an actress. Additionally, Kimi Katkar, an actress, was rumored to be dating the actor. Anil Kapoor discussed how he first fell in love with Sunita Bhambhani's voice during their initial phone call on a discussion show alongside Preity Zinta. He got engaged to costume designer and former model Sunita after his first successful film. On May 19, 1984, he married Sunita Bhambhani. Three children have been bestowed on this couple. His older daughter is the Bollywood star, Sonam Kapoor. While Harshvardhan Kapoor, the youngest of his three children and a Bollywood film producer, is his son, Rhea Kapoor is his younger daughter.
Career
Anil made his screen debut in the Hindi film industry in 1979 with a cameo in "Hamare Tumhare." Only after a lot of effort was Anil Kapoor able to secure the lead part in the 1983 film "Wo Saat Din."
Anil Kapoor suddenly gained popularity due to the success of his film "Mr. India," in which he co-starred with his sister-in-law Sridevi. Only in 1984, following the release of films like "Mashaal" and "Meri Jung," Anil start to gain recognition among his peers in the film industry. The turning point in his life came with the film "Pukar," for which he received five Filmfare awards and a National Film Institute Best Actor nomination. He eventually became one of the most well-known actors in Indian film. In addition to acter, he is also a producer. He also worked in "Slumdog Millionaire. The film later received ten Oscar nominations and four Golden Globe victories.
Semi-classical tracks by Anil Kapoor include "Pyaar Kiya Nahi Jata" from "Woh Saat Din" and "Chameli Ki Shaadi"s title tune (1986). In 2010, he had a cameo in season eight of "24." He made a brief cameo in the Hollywood movie "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" in 2011. In 1986, Anil published a music CD called "Welcome," the songs for which were performed by Salma Agha and Bappi Lahiri.
Controversies
Anil Kapoor, who was filming "24: Season 2" in Mumbai on July 14, 2017, violated the Railway Act, according to Western Railway inspectors, by precariously grabbing the platform of a moving train. Abhay Deol stated in 2010 that he was ignored throughout the "Aisha" campaign. On Karan Johar's "Koffee with Karan," the co-producer, Anil Kapoor, responded to his action by saying, "Abhay Deol needs support in every aspect."
Car Collection
He possesses an impressive collection of vehicles, including the Audi RS7, Mercedes ML350, BMW 7-Series 760 Li, and W222 Mercedes Benz S-Class.
Net Worth
Anil earns about $3–4 crore every film, with a net worth of about $18 million.
Favorite Items
- Anil Kapoor enjoys eating Gujarati Thali; Baingan ka Bharta served with Mooli Parathas and chappatis, as well as grilled chicken and fish.
- While Sridevi, Rekha, and Katrina Kaif are his favorite actresses, Raj Kapoor and Charlie Chaplin are his favorite actors.
- He enjoys listening to Farhan Akhtar's song from the movie "Rock On" called "Rock On Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara."
- Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky, and Danny Boyle are among the filmmakers that Kapoor admires.
- His favorite hues are black, white, and red.
- Anil Kapoor enjoys dining at The Bar at Dorchester and Eateries in Mayfair, London.
- His favorite sport is cricket.
Facts
- Raj Kapoor's garage was once home to Anil and his family. The family did, however, later relocate to a chawl. To help his family financially, Anil also worked in Raj Kapoor's garage.
- When he was younger, he enjoyed playing without shoes.
- Initially, Shammi Kapoor's secretary, Surinder Kapoor, worked for him.
- He was unable to pass the Pune Film Institute's written test.
- The original candidate to play the villain in the film "Mashaal" was Kapoor. He ultimately won the lead role, a major turning point in his life.
- His 1988 picture "Tezaab" was a box office hit, and he received high praise for his work there. What's more shocking is that one of the scenes was only inserted into the final edit one day before the film's release despite having been shot a few days earlier.
- He underwent seven months of training for a 3D battle scene in his film "Nayak-The Real Hero." It was decided at the last minute to cover Anil in the mud because he refused to cut his body hair for the filming. Anil was also quoted as saying that filming the mud sequence was one of the most difficult shots of his life because the "Multani Mitti," which he utilized throughout the shot, needed to dry off every few minutes.