Bio/Wiki
| Nickname(s) | Mr. India, Lakkhan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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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
| Date of Birth | 24/12/1956 |
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| Age (as of 2022) | 66 Years |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | 31 Shrinagar, 7th Road, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Painting, Gymming, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| 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), 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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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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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Anil Kapoor was born in Chembur, Mumbai to a Punjabi family of film producers. | |
| His family initially lived in Raj Kapoor's garage before moving to the city's "chawl" area. | |
| He worked in Raj Kapoor’s garage to support his family financially. | |
| Anil enjoyed playing barefoot and running during his childhood. | |
| His father was a renowned film producer who previously worked as Shammi Kapoor’s Secretary. | |
| Anil was denied admission to the Pune Film Institute after failing the written examination. | |
| His debut was in Hamare Tumhare, but his first shot film, "Tu Payal Mein Geet," was unreleased. | |
| In 1983, he had his first lead role in the Hindi film, "Woh Saat Din." | |
| Anil's role in the movie "Mashaal" added to his career success. | |
| He got married to his girlfriend, Sunita, on May 19, 1984, and they have three children. | |
| Anil Kapoor is also a trained semi-classical singer. | |
| His movie 'Meri Jung' in 1985 was a turning point in his career. | |
| Anil released a pop album titled "Welcome" in 1986 with Salma Agha. | |
| He is well-known for his signature word, 'Jhakaas'. | |
| Anil Kapoor underwent 7 months of gym training for a 3D fighting scene in the movie "Nayak-The Real Hero." | |
| He featured in all three parts of the Race movie series. | |
| Anil Kapoor acted in the international film "Slumdog Millionaire" in 2008. | |
| He starred in the American TV series "24" and its Indian version. | |
| Anil Kapoor was honored with a Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds in Singapore. | |
| He played President Omar Hassan in the American TV Series, "24." | |
| Anil Kapoor played a Sardar look for the first time in the film "Mubarakan." | |
| He is Ranveer Singh’s uncle by marriage. | |
| Anil Kapoor quit smoking after his daughter Sonam Kapoor entered Bollywood. | |
| He values his positivity and eating habits for his health and physique. | |
| In 2023, the Delhi High Court issued an order against unauthorized use of Anil Kapoor's name and image for commercial purposes. |
