Biography
Who is Anil Kapoor?
Early life
Anil Kapoor was born on December 24, 1956, in Mumbai, India, into a Punjabi Hindu family affiliated with the Arya Samaj. His father was film producer Surinder Kapoor, and his mother was Nirmal Kapoor. He grew up as the second of four children in Chembur alongside his siblings. His elder brother Boney Kapoor works as a film producer, while his younger brother Sanjay Kapoor is an actor. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School in Chembur and later studied at Mithibai College and St. Xavier's College in Mumbai.
Rise to fame
Anil made his Bollywood debut with a small role in the 1979 romance Hamare Tumhare. He then took on lead roles in regional cinema, including the Telugu film Vamsa Vruksham and the Kannada film Pallavi Anupallavi. His breakthrough in Hindi cinema came with successful 1980s releases like Mashaal and Meri Jung. The 1987 science fiction film Mr. India established him as a major star and a box office powerhouse in Indian cinema.
Career highlights
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Anil delivered numerous blockbusters and critically praised performances. Some of his most well-known films from this period include Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Parinda, Lamhe, Beta, and Taal. He expanded his range by starring in Danny Boyle's critically acclaimed international drama Slumdog Millionaire in 2008. He also appeared in the action series 24 and made a brief appearance in Mission: Impossible, Ghost Protocol, while continuing to star in major hits like Animal and Fighter.
Awards and family
Over a career spanning decades, Anil has received several prestigious accolades, including National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. He is married to Sunita Kapoor, and the couple has three children named Rhea, Sonam, and Harshvardhan. His family includes many prominent figures in the film industry, with his children and several extended family members working as actors and producers in Bollywood.
Birthday and age
Anil Kapoor was born on December 24, 1956, which makes Anil 69 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Anil shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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