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Anil Kapoor
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Kapoor in 2018
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| Born | 24 December 1956 Bombay, Bombay State, India
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| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College |
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| Years active | 1977–present |
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Sunita Bhavnani
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| Relatives | Surinder Kapoor family |
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Anil Kapoor (born on December 24, 1956) is a famous Indian actor and producer. He has worked in many Hindi films, Indian TV shows, and even international movies. Anil Kapoor has been acting for over 40 years and has appeared in more than 100 films.
He has won many awards. These include two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards. Anil Kapoor is known for his energetic performances and has become a beloved star in India and around the world.
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Early Life and Family
Anil Kapoor was born in Chembur, India, on December 24, 1956. His father, Surinder Kapoor, was a film producer. His mother's name is Nirmal Kapoor.
Anil is part of the well-known Kapoor show business family. He has an elder brother, Boney Kapoor, who is a film producer. His younger brother, Sanjay Kapoor, is also an actor. Actresses Sridevi and Mona Shourie Kapoor were his sisters-in-law.
Many other famous actors are related to him. Arjun Kapoor, Mohit Marwah, and Ranveer Singh are his nephews. Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor are his nieces. Anil Kapoor went to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School and St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Becoming a Star: Acting Career
Anil Kapoor started his film journey in 1970. He played a younger version of another actor in a film called Tu Payal Mein Geet. However, this movie was never shown in cinemas.
Early Roles and First Successes
Anil Kapoor made his official Hindi film debut in 1979 with a small role in Hamare Tumhare. He then got his first main role in the 1980 Telugu film, Vamsa Vruksham. In 1983, he also starred in a Kannada film called Pallavi Anu Pallavi.
His first leading role in a Hindi film was in Woh Saat Din (1983). He became well-known in Bollywood with the action drama Mashaal (1984). For this film, he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. His unique style in the movie became very popular.
In 1985, he starred in Meri Jung, playing a lawyer fighting for justice. This role earned him his first nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Rise to Stardom in the 1980s
Anil Kapoor continued to have big hits in the 1980s. He played a funny character in Karma (1986), which was the biggest hit that year. He also starred in Janbaaz and Insaaf Ki Awaaz.
In 1987, he played the main character in Mr. India. This science fiction film was a huge success and made him a superstar. In 1988, he won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in Tezaab. This movie was the biggest blockbuster of 1988.
The next year, he starred in Ram Lakhan, which was also a big hit. He showed his acting range by playing an autistic man in Eeshwar. This role was highly praised and showed he could play many different kinds of characters.
Leading Man in the 1990s
In 1990, Anil Kapoor played two roles as twin brothers in the successful comedy Kishen Kanhaiya. He also gave a strong performance in Awaargi.
In 1991, he starred in Lamhe, a romantic drama. This film was very important for Indian cinema and was a big success overseas. He even appeared without his famous mustache for the first time in this movie.
In 1992, Anil Kapoor won his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in Beta. This movie was the biggest hit of the year. He also showed his great comedic timing in Khel.
After a few less successful films, he had a big hit with Laadla (1994). He also gave a wonderful performance in the romantic drama 1942: A Love Story. For this role, he received another Filmfare Award nomination.
In 1997, his role as a loving husband in Judaai was well-liked. He also had hits with Deewana Mastana (1997), Biwi No.1 (1999), and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999). For Biwi No. 1, he was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian.
Anil Kapoor surprised everyone with his role in Taal (1999). He played a unique musical superstar and received excellent reviews. He won his second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for this film. He also won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performance in Virasat (1997).
New Roles and International Fame
In 2000, Anil Kapoor played a double role in Bulandi. He won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Pukar (2000). He also had success with Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (2000). Many people consider his role in Nayak (2001) to be one of his best performances.
In 2005, he starred in the super-hit comedy No Entry. This film became the highest-grossing movie of the year. He also appeared in Welcome (2007), which was another huge success.
Anil Kapoor's first international film role was in the famous drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008). This movie won many international awards, including eight Academy Awards. He also played a small role in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011).
Continuing Success in Recent Years
In 2010, Kapoor starred in the American TV series 24. He played the role of Omar Hassan, the President of a fictional country. He later starred in the Indian remake of 24 from 2013 to 2016.
In 2015, he was part of the cast in the family comedy-drama Dil Dhadakne Do. This film was a commercial success, and he won his third Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role. He also returned as Majnu Bhai in the comedy Welcome Back (2015), which was another hit.
In 2017, he acted with his nephew, Arjun Kapoor, in the romantic comedy Mubarakan. In 2019, he played supporting roles in several films. These included Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and the hit adventure comedy Total Dhamaal.
In 2020, Anil Kapoor starred in the thriller Malang, which was a commercial success. He also played a fictional version of himself in the black comedy AK vs AK. His performance in this film was highly praised.
In 2022, he starred in the thriller Thar and the family drama Jugjugg Jeeyo. For Jugjugg Jeeyo, he won his fourth Best Supporting Actor award at the 68th Filmfare Awards.
In 2023, he appeared in the action film Animal. This movie became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. In 2024, he starred in the action film Fighter, which was also a hit.
Other Work
Producing Films
Anil Kapoor started producing films in 2002 with the comedy Badhaai Ho Badhaai. He also produced My Wife's Murder (2005) and Gandhi, My Father (2007). Gandhi, My Father won a National Film Award.
He also produced Aisha (2010), which starred his daughter Sonam Kapoor. Anil Kapoor bought the rights to remake the American TV series 24 in India. He also co-produced the comedy Thank You for Coming (2023).
Singing Songs
Anil Kapoor has occasionally sung songs for his movies. One of his first songs was the title track for the 1986 comedy Chameli Ki Shaadi. He also sang "Tere Bina Main Nahin Mere Bina Tu Nahin" for Woh Saat Din. In 2008, he provided a special dialogue for his character's theme in the movie Tashan.
Personal Life
Anil Kapoor married Sunita Bhavnani in 1984. She is a costume designer. They have two daughters and one son. Their elder daughter, Sonam Kapoor, is an actress. Their younger daughter, Rhea Kapoor, is a film producer. Their son, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, is an actor. Anil Kapoor's children often call him 'AK'.
Filmography
Awards and Nominations
Legacy
Anil Kapoor is considered one of the most popular and successful actors in Hindi cinema. He is known for his roles in many different types of films. He is also one of the few Indian stars to become famous in Hollywood. This happened with films like Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011).
He was listed among Box Office India's "Top Actors" several times in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 2022, Outlook India included him in their list of "75 Best Bollywood Actors."
See also
In Spanish: Anil Kapoor para niños
