Shakti Kapoor Age, Wiki and Bio

Shakti Kapoor

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/09/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceDelhi

Bio/Wiki

Real NameSunil Sikanderlal Kapoor
Zodiac SignVirgo
HometownDelhi

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper (dyed brown)

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBCom
OtherA course in acting

Personal Life

School(s)
  • Holy Child Senior Secondary School, Delhi
  • The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi
  • Salwan Public School, New Delhi
College/University
  • Kirori Mal College, Delhi
  • FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), Pune
EthnicityPunjabi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Rama Vij (actor)
  • Shivangi Kolhapure (actor)

Family

FatherSikander Lal Kapoor (tailor)
MotherSusheela Kapoor
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Rummy Kapoor
  • Pravin Kapoor
SisterRenu Kapoor
Other Relative
Sister-in-LawPadmini Kolhapure (actress)
SpouseShivangi Kolhapure
Children
SonSiddhanth Kapoor (actor and assistant director)
DaughterShraddha Kapoor (actor)

Career

Debut
Film (Hindi)Ranjit Khanal (1975) as Anand
Film (Telugu)Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986) as Karamchand
Film (Bengali)Badnam (1990) as Keshto Da
Film (Bangladeshi)Eri Naam Dosti (2001) as Surma Sawdagar
Film (Kannada)Make Up (2002) in a cameo role
Film (Assamese)Priya O Priya (2002) in a supporting role
Film (Odia)Bahudibe Mo Jaga Balia (2003) as Rudra Pratap Rai
Film (Bhojpuri)Hum Hain Hero Hindustani (2009) as a broker
Film (Marathi)Aika Dajiba (2010) as Khanna
Film (Malayalam)Oru Marubhoomikkadha (2011) Hosle The Boss
Film (Nepali)Pratikar (2011) as a broker
Film (Punjabi)Marriage Da Garriage (2014) in a supporting role
Awards
Filmfare Awards
  • Year: 1995 Category: Best Comic Actor Film: Raja Babu

Favourites

FoodBiryani
ActorAmitabh Bachchan
Travel DestinationUnited Kingdom

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shakti Kapoor faced expulsion from three schools in his early years due to misconduct.
He had a strong passion for sports and actively participated in cricket for his school and college.
Before entering acting, Shakti Kapoor initially began his professional journey as a model.
Despite his aspiration to begin a travel agency, Shakti Kapoor faced obstacles that hindered this plan.
Sunil Dutt advised Shakti Kapoor to adopt his screen name.
Shakti Kapoor became renowned for his portrayal of negative and comedic characters in Bollywood movies.