Arjun Kapoor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arjun Kapoor
Kapoor in 2017
Born	(1985-06-26) 26 June 1985 (age 40) Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2003–present
Parents	Boney Kapoor (father) Mona Shourie (mother)
Family	Surinder Kapoor family

Arjun Kapoor (born on June 26, 1985) is a popular Indian actor. He mostly works in Hindi films. Arjun comes from the famous Surinder Kapoor family. His parents are film producers Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie.

Arjun Kapoor started his acting career in 2012. His first movie was the drama Ishaqzaade. This film was a big success. He even won the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut for his role. Later, he had more successful films like Gunday and 2 States in 2014. In 2016, his film Ki & Ka also did well. After some challenging years, his 2024 film Singham Again was also a notable success.

About Arjun Kapoor's Early Life

Arjun Kapoor was born in Bombay, Maharashtra. His father, Boney Kapoor, is a film producer. His mother, Mona Shourie Kapoor, was an entrepreneur. Arjun's family has Punjabi roots. His grandfather, Surinder Kapoor, was also a filmmaker.

Arjun has many famous relatives. Actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor are his uncles. Former actress Sonam Kapoor is his cousin. He also has a younger sister named Anshula Kapoor. Sridevi was his stepmother. He has two half-sisters, Khushi Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor.

Arjun went to Arya Vidya Mandir school in Mumbai. He studied there until the 11th grade. He left school after not passing his exams. When he was younger, Arjun struggled with his weight. He later shared that this made him feel less confident.

Arjun Kapoor's Film Career

Starting Out in Films (2003–2014)

Arjun Kapoor at a film screening in 2013

Arjun Kapoor began his journey in films behind the scenes. In 2003, he worked as an assistant director for the movie Kal Ho Naa Ho. He also helped with Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love in 2007. He was also an associate producer for his father's films, No Entry (2005) and Wanted (2009). Later, he signed a contract with Yash Raj Films. This is a big film production company in India.

In 2012, Arjun made his acting debut in Ishaqzaade. He starred alongside Parineeti Chopra. The movie was about a love story between a boy and a girl from different families. The film was a big hit at the box office. Arjun's acting was praised. He won the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut.

His next film with Yash Raj Films was Aurangzeb in 2013. In this movie, he played two twin brothers. Critics liked his performance. However, the film did not do very well at the box office.

In 2014, Arjun worked with Yash Raj Films again for Gunday. This action film also starred Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra. Arjun and Ranveer played two brave bandits. The film was a big commercial success. It earned a lot of money worldwide.

Arjun Kapoor with co-stars Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra at a press event for Gunday in 2014

After his contract with Yash Raj Films ended, Arjun starred in 2 States. This film was based on a popular novel. He played Krish Malhotra, a student who wants to be a writer. The movie was very popular and earned a lot of money. It became his biggest success at that time. His last film of 2014 was Finding Fanny. This was an adventurous story about five people searching for a woman.

Recent Films (2015–Present)

In 2015, Arjun appeared in Tevar. He played a Kabaddi player in this film. The movie did not do well with critics or at the box office.

In 2016, Arjun hosted the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season seven. That same year, he starred in Ki & Ka with Kareena Kapoor Khan. In this film, Arjun played a husband who stays at home. The movie received mixed reviews but was a commercial success.

Arjun's first film in 2017 was Half Girlfriend. It was based on another popular novel. He played Madhav Jha, a basketball player. The film received mixed reviews and did not perform very well. Later in 2017, Arjun played twin brothers again in the comedy Mubarakan. He starred alongside his uncle Anil Kapoor.

In 2018, Arjun starred in Namaste England. He reunited with Parineeti Chopra in this film. However, the movie was a big failure at the box office.

From 2019 to 2023, many of Arjun's films did not do well in cinemas. However, some of his movies released online were successful. In 2019, he was in the crime drama India's Most Wanted. He also starred in the historical drama Panipat. In 2021, he appeared in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Sardar Ka Grandson, and Bhoot Police. In 2022, his film was Ek Villain Returns. In 2023, he starred in Kuttey and The Lady Killer.

In 2024, Arjun played a villain in Rohit Shetty's film Singham Again. Critics found him to be a good fit for the role. Singham Again had good box-office results. In 2025, his film Mere Husband Ki Biwi was released.

Arjun Kapoor's Personal Life

Arjun Kapoor was in a relationship with Arpita Khan, who is Salman Khan's sister, before he became an actor. He was also in a relationship with Sonakshi Sinha from 2014 to 2015. From 2016 to 2024, he was in a relationship with Malaika Arora. Arjun has stated that he does not follow any specific religion.

Other Work and Interests

Arjun Kapoor at an event in 2015

Arjun Kapoor is a big fan of football. He supports Chelsea F.C. and is their brand ambassador for India. He also promotes many different brands and products. He used to be a co-owner of the football team FC Pune City.

Arjun has also hosted award shows and TV programs. In 2015, he co-hosted the IIFA Awards ceremony. He also hosted the seventh season of the reality TV series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.

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