Biography
Who is Arjun Kapoor?
Early life and family
Arjun Kapoor was born on June 26, 1985, in Mumbai, India. He is of Punjabi ancestry and is the son of film producers Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor. His grandfather was filmmaker Surinder Kapoor, and his family includes several well known figures in the film industry, such as his uncles Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor.
He attended the Arya Vidya Mandir school in Mumbai until his eleventh grade. During his youth, he struggled with obesity, weighing around 140 kg, which affected his confidence before he entered the film industry. His mother passed away in 2012, and he has a younger sister named Anshula Kapoor, along with half-sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
How Arjun became famous
Arjun Kapoor began his career in the film industry working behind the scenes. He served as an assistant director on Nikhil Advani films such as Kal Ho Naa Ho in 2003 and Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love in 2007. He also worked as an associate producer on his father's productions No Entry and Wanted.
He made his official acting debut in 2012 under Yash Raj Films with the romantic drama Ishaqzaade, starring alongside Parineeti Chopra. The film was a commercial success at the box office and earned him the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut, launching his career as a leading actor in Hindi cinema.
Career highlights
Following his debut, Arjun starred in several well-known films. In 2014, he appeared in the crime action film Gunday and the romantic comedy 2 States, with the latter emerging as a major commercial success worldwide. He also starred in the romantic drama Half Girlfriend in 2017 and received praise for his performance in the black comedy Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar in 2021.
In addition to his film work, Arjun expanded into television. He hosted the seventh season of the reality television series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi and has presented several major award ceremonies throughout his career.
Arjun's height and personal life
Arjun Kapoor stands at a height of 183 cm. He has been in a relationship with Malaika Arora. Throughout his life and career in Mumbai, he has openly discussed his personal challenges, including his health path and family dynamics following the passing of his parents.
Birthday and age
Arjun Kapoor was born on June 26, 1985, which makes Arjun 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Arjun shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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