Ranbir Kapoor facts for kids
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Ranbir Kapoor
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| Born | 28 September 1982 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Alma mater | School of Visual Arts Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Ranbir Kapoor (born 28 September 1982) is an Indian actor. He is famous for his work in Hindi-language films, often called Bollywood movies. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Hindi cinema. Since 2012, he has been on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list. Ranbir Kapoor has won many awards, including seven Filmfare Awards.
Ranbir is the son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. His grandfather was the famous actor-director Raj Kapoor. Ranbir studied filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts. He also learned acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He started his career by helping director Sanjay Leela Bhansali with the film Black (2005). His first acting role was in Bhansali's movie Saawariya (2007). He became well-known with films like Wake Up Sid (2009), Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), and Raajneeti (2010).
Ranbir won two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Rockstar (2011) and Barfi! (2012). The romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) made him an even bigger star. Later, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) and Sanju (2018) were big hits. His role as Sanjay Dutt in Sanju earned him another Filmfare Award. After a break, he had more success with Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) and Animal (2023). Animal became his highest-earning film and won him a fourth Best Actor award at Filmfare.
Besides acting, Ranbir Kapoor supports charities. He also co-owns 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
Ranbir Raj Kapoor was born on 28 September 1982. He was born in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. His parents, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, were both actors in the Hindi film industry. He is the great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor. He is also the grandson of actor-director Raj Kapoor.
Ranbir has an elder sister named Riddhima, born in 1980. She is an interior and fashion designer. The actor Randhir Kapoor is his uncle. His cousins, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, are also actresses. Ranbir's family background is Punjabi. His father was Hindu and his mother was Sikh.
Ranbir went to the Bombay Scottish School. He was not very interested in schoolwork and often ranked low. However, he was good at sports, especially football.
Ranbir has spoken about how his parents' arguments affected him. He said these experiences made him interested in films. When he was younger, he was very close to his mother. He had a difficult relationship with his father. After finishing his tenth grade, he worked as an assistant director for his father's film Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999). This helped him become closer to his father.
After college, Ranbir moved to New York City. He studied filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts. Then, he learned acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. In film school, he made two short films: Passion to Love and India 1964. Living alone in New York and his film school experience made him want to work in Bollywood. When he returned to Mumbai, he became an assistant director for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film Black. He later said he did this to get an acting role from Bhansali.
Career Highlights
Early Films and Rising Star (2007–2010)
After Black, Bhansali cast Ranbir in his 2007 romantic film Saawariya. He starred alongside Sonam Kapoor and Rani Mukerji. The film was about a young man who falls deeply in love. Ranbir said his character was a tribute to his grandfather's famous roles. Saawariya was the first Indian film made by a Hollywood studio (Sony Pictures Entertainment). Critics were not happy with the film, and it did not do well at the box office. However, Ranbir's acting was praised. He won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his first role.
Even though Saawariya was not a hit, Ranbir was hired by Yash Raj Films. He starred in the romantic comedy Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008). This film was his first commercial success. He played a character who falls in love with three different women.
In 2009, Ranbir had three films released. In Wake Up Sid, he played Siddharth "Sid" Mehra. Sid was a rich, lazy teenager whose life changes after meeting a journalist. Ranbir himself came up with the film's title. The film became a surprise hit and was liked by critics. Many said Ranbir's acting showed he was one of the best actors.
Next, Ranbir starred with Katrina Kaif in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. This comedy was one of the highest-earning Bollywood films of 2009. Critics liked Ranbir's comedy skills. His last film that year was Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year. It was about a salesman. Critics praised Ranbir's honest performance, but the film did not earn much money. Ranbir was very disappointed by this. At the 55th Filmfare Awards, he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for all three of his 2009 films.
In 2010, Ranbir's first film was the political drama Raajneeti. It had many famous actors like Nana Patekar and Katrina Kaif. The film was inspired by the Indian epic The Mahabharata and The Godfather. Ranbir played Samar Pratap, a young heir who gets involved in politics. He said this was his first complex role, different from his usual "lover boy" characters. Critics praised his acting, saying he grew in the role. The film was a big success, earning over 1.43 billion Indian Rupees. Ranbir received another Best Actor nomination for this film.
Major Success (2011–2013)
After a special dance number in Chillar Party (2011), Ranbir played Janardhan "Jordan" Jakhar in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar. This film was about a musician's journey to fame. To prepare, Ranbir lived with a family and learned their ways. He also learned to play the guitar. Critics loved Ranbir's performance, calling it one of the best by a lead actor in Hindi cinema. He won both the Best Actor and Best Actor (Critics) awards at the 57th Filmfare Awards. Rockstar earned over 1.07 billion Indian Rupees, making it one of the top films of the year.
In 2012, Ranbir's film Barfi! earned over 1 billion Indian Rupees. Directed by Anurag Basu, the film was set in the 1970s. Ranbir played a deaf and mute man who falls in love. To prepare, he studied actors like Charlie Chaplin. Critics praised the film and the actors' performances. Many said Ranbir successfully captured Chaplin's style. The film was chosen as India's official entry for the 85th Academy Awards. Ranbir won his second Best Actor award at the Filmfare, Screen, and IIFA ceremonies.
Ranbir had more success in 2013 with Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. He worked again with director Ayan Mukerji. The film also starred Deepika Padukone. Ranbir played Kabir "Bunny" Thapar, a photographer who avoids serious commitments. He felt the character was similar to himself. The film was a huge hit, earning 2.95 billion Indian Rupees. It became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. Critics found the film to have common themes but praised Ranbir and Deepika's chemistry. Ranbir's second film of 2013 was Besharam. He played a small-time thief. This film received very bad reviews and was not successful.
Challenges and Sanju (2014–2018)
After a year, Ranbir appeared in Roy (2015). This romantic thriller was called "boring" by critics. His next film, Bombay Velvet, also struggled. It was a crime drama set in the 1960s. Ranbir played an ambitious boxer. The film cost a lot to make but did not earn much money. Critics had mixed feelings about it.
Ranbir then reunited with Deepika Padukone in Tamasha (2015). He played Ved Sahni, a man who wants an artistic career but works as an engineer. This film also did not do well financially and received mixed reviews. However, Ranbir's acting was praised. In 2016, his career improved with Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. This romantic drama was a big hit. It was one of the highest-earning Bollywood films that year. Both Tamasha and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil earned Ranbir Best Actor nominations.
Ranbir formed a production company called Picture Shuru Productions with director Anurag Basu. Their first film was Jagga Jasoos (2017). It was a musical comedy-mystery about a teenager looking for his stepfather. The film faced many problems during production. It did not do well at the box office, and Ranbir later regretted becoming a producer.
In 2018, Ranbir played actor Sanjay Dutt in Rajkumar Hirani's film Sanju. Ranbir wanted to show Dutt's life without just praising him. He spent time with Dutt and changed his body for different parts of the role. Critics said Ranbir did an amazing job of becoming the character. Sanju was a huge success, earning over 5.79 billion Indian Rupees. It became one of the biggest Indian films ever and Ranbir's highest-earning film at that time. He won another Best Actor award for this role.
Break and Recent Films (2019–present)
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After Sanju, Ranbir did not appear in films for four years. He said this was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his father's death, and the long time it took to make his next two big films. In 2022, he starred in Shamshera and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva. In Shamshera, he played two roles. The film received poor reviews and was not a box office success. He then starred with Alia Bhatt in Ayan Mukerji's fantasy film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva. This film took five years to make and was very expensive. It earned 4.31 billion Indian Rupees, making it the highest-earning Hindi film of 2022.
In 2023, Ranbir starred with Shraddha Kapoor in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. This romantic comedy was a moderate success. To try different roles, Ranbir played a violent man with a difficult relationship with his father in Animal. He said this role was "way out of my comfort zone." The film earned over 9 billion Indian Rupees. Animal became Ranbir's highest-earning film and one of Hindi cinema's biggest hits. He won his fourth Best Actor award at Filmfare for this role.
Ranbir will next play Rama in a two-part film based on the epic Ramayana. He will also work with Bhansali again in a romantic drama called Love & War.
Personal Life
Ranbir Kapoor has often spoken about his personal life. He said his parents' marriage taught him how complicated relationships can be.
In 2018, he started dating Alia Bhatt, his co-star from Brahmastra. They got married on 14 April 2022. It was a private ceremony at their home in Mumbai. In November 2022, Alia Bhatt gave birth to their daughter, Raha.
Off-Screen Activities
Besides acting, Ranbir loves football. He supports many charities and organizations. He is the vice-captain of the All Stars Football Club. This is a celebrity football club that raises money for good causes. In 2013, he played a game to raise money for the Magic Funds Organisation. This group helps children who are not as lucky.
In 2014, Ranbir and Bimal Parekh bought ownership rights for the Indian Super League football team Mumbai City FC. That same year, Ranbir also joined the digital music company Saavn. In 2016, he appeared in a documentary series called Girls with Goals. This series aimed to raise awareness and money for YUWA. YUWA is an all-girls football team in Jharkhand. In 2024, he started his own lifestyle brand called ARKS.
Ranbir supports helping girls and women. He is a goodwill ambassador for Shabana Azmi's Mijwan Welfare Society. This group helps empower women. He also supports environmental charities. In 2011, he gave money to the Community Water Initiative. In 2012, he appeared in a short film to raise awareness about breast cancer. He is also an ambassador for NDTV's Marks for Sports. This is a program to promote fitness and health in India.
In 2013, Ranbir took part in an auction. The highest bidder got to meet him. The money went to Save the Children. This group helped people affected by floods in Uttarakhand. In 2014, he participated in another auction. His traditional coat from Rockstar (2011) was sold. The money helped rebuild areas affected by floods in Kashmir and Assam. He also helped collect donations for victims of the April 2015 Nepal earthquake. In 2015, he gave 2,000 raincoats to the Mumbai Traffic Police. In 2018, he worked with Aamir Khan's Paani Foundation. They helped farmers and villagers suffering from drought in Maharashtra.
In the Media
Ranbir Kapoor grew up in a family of famous actors. So, he was in the media spotlight from a young age. People had high expectations for him. Even though his first film was not a hit, he quickly became famous. He gave strong performances in films like Raajneeti, Rockstar, and Barfi!.
In 2013, a film company executive said Ranbir had achieved a huge jump in film business. The Economic Times called him "the most bankable actor of his generation." However, after Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, some of his films did not do as well. Some critics said his choice of experimental films affected his popularity.
Ranbir is one of the most popular celebrities in India. In 2012 and 2013, Forbes listed him among the top twenty Indian celebrities. This list is based on income and popularity. For the next two years, he was ranked 11th. He earned a lot of money, making him one of the highest-paid actors. He was often on Rediff.com's list of "Bollywood's Best Actors." Madame Tussauds museums have four wax figures of him in different cities.
The media often calls him one of the most attractive Indian celebrities. In 2013, he was voted the "Most Stylish Young Actor" by Filmfare. He was also one of the "People of the Year" by the Limca Book of Records. Ranbir has also been in commercials for many brands. These include Pepsi, Panasonic, Renault India, Lenovo, and the football club FC Barcelona.
Awards and Nominations
Ranbir Kapoor has won seven Filmfare Awards. He won Best Male Debut for Saawariya (2007). He won Critics Award for Best Actor for Wake Up Sid (2009), Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) (all three films together). He also won Critics Award for Best Actor for Rockstar (2011). He has won Best Actor awards for Rockstar, Barfi! (2012), Sanju (2018), and Animal (2023).
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Kapoor in 2022
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Ranbir Kapoor's signature
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Kapoor with Sonam Kapoor, Rani Mukerji & Salman Khan at an event for his debut film Saawariya in 2007
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Kapoor with his Anjaana Anjaani co-star Priyanka Chopra in 2010
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Kapoor at a promotional event for Barfi! in 2012
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Kapoor at an event for Jagga Jasoos in 2017
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Kapoor at an event for Animal (2023), which ranks as his highest-grossing film
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Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt, pictured in 2021
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Kapoor in 2012
See also
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