Ranbir Kapoor facts for kids
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| Born | 28 September 1982 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Ranbir Kapoor (born September 28, 1982) is an Indian actor famous for his roles in Hindi-language movies. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Hindi cinema and has been on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012. Kapoor has won many awards, including seven Filmfare Awards.
He is the son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, and the grandson of the famous actor and director Raj Kapoor. Kapoor studied filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts and acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He started his career by helping director Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the movie Black (2005). His first acting role was in Bhansali's movie Saawariya (2007).
Kapoor became a well-known star with successful movies like the coming-of-age film Wake Up Sid, the romantic comedy Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (both 2009), and the political movie Raajneeti (2010). His roles as a troubled musician in Rockstar (2011) and a cheerful deaf-and-mute man in Barfi! (2012) won him two Best Actor awards at Filmfare. The hit movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) made him even more popular.
After a few less successful films, he starred in the hits Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) and Sanju (2018). For playing actor Sanjay Dutt in Sanju, he won another Filmfare Award. After a break, he returned with the fantasy film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) and the action movie Animal (2023). Animal became his highest-grossing film and earned him a fourth Best Actor award.
Besides acting, Kapoor supports many charities. He is also a co-owner of the Indian Super League football team Mumbai City FC. He is married to actress Alia Bhatt, and they have a daughter.
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Early Life and Family Background
Ranbir Kapoor was born on September 28, 1982, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. His parents, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, were both famous actors in the Hindi film industry. He comes from a long line of actors, as he is the great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and the grandson of Raj Kapoor. His older sister, Riddhima, is a designer. Actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor are his cousins.
Kapoor attended the Bombay Scottish School. He has said he wasn't very interested in his studies but loved sports, especially football. He has also spoken about how his parents' difficult relationship affected him as a child. This experience gave him a lot of emotions, which he believes pushed him toward a career in movies.
After finishing his tenth-grade exams, he worked as an assistant director for his father on the movie Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999). This helped him build a closer relationship with his father.
Later, Kapoor moved to New York City. He studied filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts and then learned method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. After returning to Mumbai, he worked as an assistant director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the movie Black (2005). He said the work was very hard, but he learned something new every day.
Acting Career
Early Success (2007–2010)
After working on Black, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali chose Kapoor for the main role in his 2007 movie Saawariya. He starred alongside Sonam Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. The movie was highly anticipated but did not do well at the box office. However, critics liked Kapoor's performance, and he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
His next film, Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), was a romantic comedy and his first commercial success. In 2009, Kapoor starred in three films. The first was Wake Up Sid, where he played a lazy teenager who learns to be responsible. The film was a surprise hit, and critics praised his acting.
He then appeared in the comedy Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani with Katrina Kaif, which was one of the highest-grossing films of 2009. His last film that year was Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. Although the movie was not a box office hit, critics loved his sincere performance. For his work in these three films, he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
In 2010, Kapoor starred in the political drama Raajneeti. The film was inspired by the Indian epic Mahabharata and had a large cast of famous actors. Kapoor played the youngest son of a political family who gets pulled into politics. The movie was a huge commercial success. Later that year, he starred with Priyanka Chopra in the romantic comedy Anjaana Anjaani.
Critical Acclaim and Stardom (2011–2013)
In 2011, Kapoor played an aspiring musician in Imtiaz Ali's movie Rockstar. To prepare for the role, he learned to play the guitar and even lived with a family in Pitam Pura to understand his character better. Critics praised his performance, calling it one of the best in Hindi cinema. He won Best Actor awards at the Filmfare, Screen, and IIFA ceremonies.
His 2012 film Barfi! was a romantic comedy where he played a deaf and mute man. The film was a huge success both with critics and at the box office. To prepare, he studied the work of famous actors like Charlie Chaplin. His performance was highly praised, and he won his second Best Actor award in a row at Filmfare, Screen, and IIFA.
In 2013, he starred in the romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani with Deepika Padukone. The movie became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. This film cemented his status as a major star. His second film in 2013, Besharam, was not successful.
Career Challenges and Sanju (2014–2018)
After a year away, Kapoor appeared in several films that struggled at the box office, including Roy and Bombay Velvet. In Bombay Velvet, he played a boxer in the 1960s. Despite his hard work, the film did not do well.
He then starred with Deepika Padukone again in Tamasha (2015). While the film received mixed reviews, Kapoor's performance was praised. His career saw an upswing with Karan Johar's romantic drama Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), which was a box office hit.
In 2017, he starred in and co-produced the musical Jagga Jasoos. The film took a long time to make and did not perform well commercially.
In 2018, Kapoor made a huge comeback playing actor Sanjay Dutt in the biopic Sanju. The film showed Dutt's life, including his relationship with his father and his personal struggles. Kapoor spent a lot of time with Dutt to prepare for the role. The film was a massive success, becoming Kapoor's highest-grossing film at the time. His performance was widely praised, and he won another Best Actor award at Filmfare.
Recent Work (2019–present)
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After a four-year break, Kapoor returned in 2022 with two big-budget films. The first, Shamshera, was not successful. However, his second film, Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, was a huge hit. It is the first part of a planned trilogy and became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2022.
In 2023, he starred in the romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, which was a commercial success. Later that year, he took on a challenging role in the action drama Animal. He played a violent man with a difficult relationship with his father. The film was very popular but also caused a lot of debate because of its intense content. Animal became Kapoor's highest-grossing film and earned him his fourth Best Actor award at Filmfare.
Kapoor's upcoming projects include playing Rama in a two-part film based on the Ramayana and starring in the romantic drama Love & War.
Personal Life
Kapoor is open about his life and has said his parents' marriage taught him a lot about relationships. During the filming of Bachna Ae Haseeno in 2008, he dated his co-star Deepika Padukone. The couple later broke up.
In 2018, he began dating Alia Bhatt, his co-star in Brahmāstra. They got married on April 14, 2022, in a private ceremony at their home in Mumbai. In November 2022, their daughter, Raha, was born.
Off-Screen Work
Besides acting, Kapoor is a big football fan and supports many charities. He is the vice-captain of the All Stars Football Club, which plays matches to raise money for good causes. In 2014, he became a co-owner of the Indian Super League football team, Mumbai City FC.
Kapoor supports the empowerment of girls and is a goodwill ambassador for an organization that helps women. He also supports environmental causes. He has been part of campaigns to raise awareness for breast cancer, promote fitness in India, and raise funds for flood victims. In 2018, he worked with a foundation to help farmers and villagers in Maharashtra who were affected by drought.
In the Media
Born into a famous acting family, Kapoor was in the public eye from a young age. Even though his first film was not a hit, he quickly became a star with his powerful performances in later movies. By 2013, he was considered one of the most bankable actors of his generation.
He is one of India's most popular celebrities. Forbes has included him on its Celebrity 100 list multiple times, making him one of the highest-paid actors in the country. He has often been named one of the most attractive celebrities in India by magazines like The Times of India and People. He is also an endorser for many popular brands, including Pepsi, Panasonic, and Lenovo.
Awards and Nominations
Kapoor has won seven Filmfare Awards:
- Best Male Debut for Saawariya (2007)
- Critics Award for Best Actor for Wake Up Sid, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
- Critics Award for Best Actor for Rockstar (2011)
- Best Actor for Rockstar (2011)
- Best Actor for Barfi! (2012)
- Best Actor for Sanju (2018)
- Best Actor for Animal (2023)
See also
In Spanish: Ranbir Kapoor para niños
