Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/09/1952 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Shakti Kapoor
17/07/2026
The Karnataka High Court quashed the criminal case against Shakti Kapoor's son, Siddhanth Kapoor, and two others. They had been accused of consuming drugs at a hotel party in Bengaluru in 2022. The ruling clears the family of that charge.
08/05/2026
Shakti Kapoor publicly dismissed viral social media posts claiming his death, saying he is healthy. He announced he would file a cybercrime complaint against those spreading the false reports.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sunil Kapoor |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (dyed brown) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | BCom |
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| Other | A course in acting |
Personal Life
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| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Sikander Lal Kapoor (tailor) |
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| Mother | Susheela Kapoor |
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| Spouse | Shivangi Kolhapure |
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Career
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| Career Highlights | Appeared in over 700 Hindi films; known for villainous and comedic roles; frequently paired with actor Kader Khan in over 100 films during the 1980s and 1990s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Food | Biryani |
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| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Travel Destination | United Kingdom |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shakti Kapoor faced expulsion from three schools in his early years due to misconduct. | |
| 2. He had a strong passion for sports and actively participated in cricket for his school and college. | |
| 3. Before entering acting, Shakti Kapoor initially began his professional journey as a model. | |
| 4. Despite his aspiration to begin a travel agency, Shakti Kapoor faced obstacles that hindered this plan. | |
| 5. Sunil Dutt advised Shakti Kapoor to adopt his screen name. | |
| 6. Shakti Kapoor became renowned for his portrayal of negative and comedic characters in Bollywood movies. |
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