Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1956 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State, India |
Latest News about Anil Kapoor
2026
Reports in 2026 said Anil Kapoor began shooting for Dragon in Hyderabad, where he plays Raghuveer Rathod, the chief of India’s Narcotics Bureau. Other coverage suggested he may also appear as the film’s main antagonist, with the project scheduled for a 2027 release.
2025
Anil Kapoor was reported to be part of major upcoming films including Dragon, Alpha, and King, with coverage indicating active shooting or production updates during 2025 and 2026. Reports also said Dragon marked his return to Telugu cinema after nearly 46 years, with the film positioned as a large-scale release in 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Mr. India, Lakkhan |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anil Surinder Kapoor |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.75 m |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Mumbai |
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| College | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Standard (Expelled from college due to lack of attendance) |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2022) | 66 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 31 Shrinagar, 7th Road, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Painting, Gymming, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Madhuri Dixit (Actress, Rumour), Kimi Katkar (Actress, Rumour), Sunita Bhambhani Kapoor (Costume Designer) |
| Marriage Date | 19/05/1984 |
Family
| Father | Late Surinder Kapoor (Producer) |
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| Mother | Nirmal Kapoor |
| Siblings | Brothers - Boney Kapoor (Elder, Producer), Sanjay Kapoor (Younger, Actor), Sister - Reena Kapoor |
| Spouse | Sunita Bhambhani Kapoor, Costume Designer (m.1984-present) |
| Children | Son - Harshvardhan Kapoor (Actor, born in 1990), Daughters - Sonam Kapoor (Actress, born in 1985), Rhea Kapoor (Producer, born in 1987) |
Career
| Debut | Film (Hindi): Hamare Tumhare (1979) (cameo role), Film (Hindi): Woh Saat Din (lead role, 1983), Film (Telugu): Vamsa Vruksham (1980), Film (Kannada): Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983), Film (Malayalam): Chandralekha (1997), Film (British): Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Film (Hollywood): Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), Film (Production): Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002), TV: 24 (2010, American TV Series) |
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| Notable Roles | Prem Kumar in Slumdog Millionaire (2008), President Omar Hassan in 24 (2010-2011), Industrialist in Animal (2023), Air Force Officer in Fighter (2024), The Night Manager (2023) |
Favourites
| Food | Gujarati Thali, Baingan ka Bharta with chappatis and mooli parathas, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Fish |
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| Actor(s) | Raj Kapoor, Charlie Chaplin |
| Actresses | Rekha, Sridevi, Katrina Kaif |
| Song | Rock On Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara by Farhan Akhtar from the film 'Rock On' |
| Director(s) | Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Darren Aronofsky, Danny Boyle |
| Colour(s) | Black, White, Red |
| Restaurant(s) | Restaurants in Mayfair, London, The Bar at Dorchester |
| Sport | Cricket |
Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Audi RS7, Mercedes ML350, BMW 7-Series 760 Li, W222 Mercedes Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz Maybach S580 (bought in November 2023) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anilskapoor/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/anilkapoorfanclub/ | |
| https://twitter.com/AnilKapoor | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@anilkapoorofficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anil Kapoor was born in Chembur, Mumbai to a Punjabi family of film producers. | |
| 2. His family initially lived in Raj Kapoor's garage before moving to the city's "chawl" area. | |
| 3. He worked in Raj Kapoor’s garage to support his family financially. | |
| 4. Anil enjoyed playing barefoot and running during his childhood. | |
| 5. His father was a renowned film producer who previously worked as Shammi Kapoor’s Secretary. | |
| 6. Anil was denied admission to the Pune Film Institute after failing the written examination. | |
| 7. His debut was in Hamare Tumhare, but his first shot film, "Tu Payal Mein Geet," was unreleased. | |
| 8. In 1983, he had his first lead role in the Hindi film, "Woh Saat Din." | |
| 9. Anil's role in the movie "Mashaal" added to his career success. | |
| 10. He got married to his girlfriend, Sunita, on May 19, 1984, and they have three children. | |
| 11. Anil Kapoor is also a trained semi-classical singer. | |
| 12. His movie 'Meri Jung' in 1985 was a turning point in his career. | |
| 13. Anil released a pop album titled "Welcome" in 1986 with Salma Agha. | |
| 14. He is well-known for his signature word, 'Jhakaas'. | |
| 15. Anil Kapoor underwent 7 months of gym training for a 3D fighting scene in the movie "Nayak-The Real Hero." | |
| 16. He featured in all three parts of the Race movie series. | |
| 17. Anil Kapoor acted in the international film "Slumdog Millionaire" in 2008. | |
| 18. He starred in the American TV series "24" and its Indian version. | |
| 19. Anil Kapoor was honored with a Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds in Singapore. | |
| 20. He played President Omar Hassan in the American TV Series, "24." | |
| 21. Anil Kapoor played a Sardar look for the first time in the film "Mubarakan." | |
| 22. He is Ranveer Singh’s uncle by marriage. | |
| 23. Anil Kapoor quit smoking after his daughter Sonam Kapoor entered Bollywood. | |
| 24. He values his positivity and eating habits for his health and physique. | |
| 25. In 2023, the Delhi High Court issued an order against unauthorized use of Anil Kapoor's name and image for commercial purposes. | |
| 26. Anil Kapoor marked 40 years as an actor in 2023. | |
| 27. He has received two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Tezaab (1988). | |
| 28. He starred as a powerful industrialist in the film Animal (2023) and as an air force officer in Fighter (2024). | |
| 29. He starred in the Indian television remake of The Night Manager (2023). |