Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Photographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/01/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Personal Life
| School | Bombay International School, Mumbai | ||||
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| College | Not Known | ||||
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Lorna Kapoor |
| Spouse | Lorna Kapoor |
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Family
| Father | Shashi Kapoor |
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| Mother | Jennifer Kendal |
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Career
| Early career as a popular model for Bombay Dyeing advertisement campaign. | |
| Debut in Shyam Benegal's critically acclaimed film Junoon (1978), featuring his parents and siblings. | |
| Minor role in 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981), produced by his father. | |
| Appeared in British TV series The Jewel in the Crown (1984). | |
| Mainstream Bollywood debut in Sultanat (1986) alongside Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Juhi Chawla. | |
| Acted in Loha (1987) and Afsar (1988). | |
| Short presenting stint for BBC's Asian magazine Network East (1994). | |
| Moved to UK in 1988 to pursue photography; worked as photographer for films like The Bostonians and Utsav. | |
| Runs a photography company in the UK. | |
| Won International Photography Award in 2009 for photograph 'Old Couple' in People/Lifestyle category. | |
| Left Bollywood in 1988 and moved to UK to pursue photography. | |
| Worked as photographer for films including The Bostonians and Utsav. | |
| Returned to India in 2016 after 25 years with photography exhibition series 'Time & Tide', showcased in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Karan Kapoor is the son of the well-known late actor Shashi Kapoor. | |
| 2. He embarked on his acting journey in 1978 through his role in the Bollywood movie 'Junoon.' | |
| 3. Karan also showcased his acting talent in British television series such as 'The Jewel in the Crown' (1984). | |
| 4. Prior to acting, he engaged in modeling for renowned Indian brands like 'Bombay Dyeing.' | |
| 5. Facing a shortage of acting opportunities, Karan explored photography and achieved success by winning the International Photography Award in 2009. | |
| 6. After being away for 25 years, he made a comeback to India in 2016, unveiling his photography exhibition series titled 'time & tide.' | |
| 7. Karan showcased his acting talent in British television series such as 'The Jewel in the Crown' (1984), 'South of the Border' (1990), and 'The Tooting Lions' (1993). | |
| 8. He was a popular model for renowned Indian brands like 'Bombay Dyeing,' earning the nickname 'Bombay Dyeing man.' | |
| 9. Facing a shortage of acting opportunities, Karan explored photography and achieved international recognition by winning the International Photography Award in 2009. | |
| 10. His elder brother Kunal Kapoor is a leading ad filmmaker in India, and his younger sister Sanjana Kapoor runs the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai. |