Annu Kapoor Age, Wiki and Bio

Annu Kapoor

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Television Anchor, Film Director, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/02/1956
Age66 years (died on 19, Sep, 2022)
BirthplaceItwara, Bhopal
Date of Death19/09/2022

Bio/Wiki

Birth nameAnil Kapoor

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNational School of Drama (NSD), Delhi

Personal Life

Zodiac signPisces
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesReading, Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Anupama (American)
  • Arunita Mukherjee (TV Host)

Family

FatherMadanlal Kapoor (Owner of a travelling Parsi Theatre Company)
MotherKamal Shabnam Kapoor (Urdu Teacher, Classical Singer)
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Ranjit Kapoor (Screenwriter & Film Director)
  • Nikhil Kapoor (Lyricist & Writer)
SisterSeema Kapoor (Actress)
Spouse
First-WifeAnupama (m. 1992-93; Remarried her in 2008)
Second-WifeArunita Mukherjee (Divorced)
Children
Son(s)
  • Maahir Kapoor
  • Kavam Kapoor
  • Evaan Kapoor
DaughterAradhita Kapoor

Career

Debut
FilmMandi (1983) as 'A Doctor'
TVKhari Khari (1980's)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • V. Shantaram Award for ‘Best Director’ for the film “Abhay (The Fearless)”
  • National Film Award for ‘Best Children’s Film’ for the film “Abhay (The Fearless)” (1995)
  • National Film Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor” (2013)
  • Filmfare Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor” (2013)
  • Screen Award for ‘Best Comedian’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
  • Star Guild Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
  • Star Guild Award for ‘Best Actor in a Comic Role’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
  • Times of India Film Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
  • IIFA Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor” (2013)

Favourites

Cuisine(s)
  • Continental
  • Italian
  • Indian
Food
  • Lucknowi Biryani
  • Kakori Kebab
  • Sheermal
Dessert(s)
  • Jalebi
  • Gulab Jamun
Restaurant(s)
  • Indigo and Pizza Express in Mumbai
  • Gulati in Delhi
Travel DestinationSwitzerland
SingerAsha Bhosle

Some Lesser Known Facts

Annu Kapoor is a versatile Indian artist known for acting, hosting shows, directing, and producing films.
In 2007, he stopped smoking due to health concerns.
He consumes alcohol.
His father formed the theatre group 'Nautankiwalas' in 1947.
Annu Kapoor has read religious texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Quran multiple times.
He supports the concept of euthanasia.
To differentiate himself from actor Anil Kapoor, he changed his name to Annu.
Unfortunately, he fell victim to an online robbery in September 2022.