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Anil Kapoor Biography

About Anil Kapoor

Birth Name: Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who mainly appears in Bollywood films. Anil Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's 2008 Academy Award- winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Date Of Birth: 24 December 1959

Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m)

Biography:

Anil Kapoor was born to producer Surinder Kapoor and Nirmal a home maker. He was born in Mumbai and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School – Chembur and then St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Anil Kapoor's elder brother, Boney Kapoor, is a film producer while younger brother Sanjay Kapoor is also an actor.

He first appeared on the silver screen in Hamhare Tumhare in a character role. His first lead role was in 'Woh 7 Din' and from thence on there has been no looking back. He has acted in close to a 100 movies. He has produced two movies (Gandhi My Father & Badhaai Ho Badhaai), as well as been a Casting Director/Outdoor In charge for 'Hum Paanch'.

Anil Kpoor has give lot of hit films like Mr India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Parinda, Eshwar, Kishen Kanhaiya, Lamhe, Khel, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja and many more. His on screen chemistry with Madhuri Dixit was the talk of the town. Both of them have delivered lot of hits together.

In Judaai, Anil's depiction of a loving husband twisted between his two wives was appreciated and this film fared well at the box office. Deewana Mastana (1997), Biwi No.1 (1999) and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) were box office hits.

Anil Kapoor's unusual characterization of a zealous, crooked musical superstar in Taal (1999) shocked both audience and critics alike. He also won rave reviews for his superb performance in Virasat, a remake of the Tamil film, Thevar Magan (1992), in which Kamal Hassan had played Kapoor's role. He also starred in the unsuccessful Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, which was legendary filmmaker, Hrishikesh Mukherji's last commercial release, along with Juhi Chawla.

Anil Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's 2008 Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

In October of that year he was cast to play a villain in both Mission: Impossible IV and Power

Personal Life:

Anil met wealthy and chic model, Sindhi-speaking Sunita Bhambhani, and married her in 1984. Since then they have given birth to 3 children. Two daughter Sonam and Rhea and a son Harshwardhan Kapoor.

Box Office Collection:

Slumdog Millionaire: $377,910,544 (Total Gross revenue)

Race 2: Rs 68,00,00,000 (Total gross Collection)

Filmography:

As as actor

  1. Tezz (November 11, 2011) (Under Production)
  2. Remake Of Mee Shivajiraje Bhosle Boltoy (2011) (To Go On Floor)
  3. Unusual Love Story (2011) (To Go On Floor)
  4. Power (2011) (Under Production)
  5. Indra Kumar'S Next (2011) (Under Production)
  6. One Way Ticket (2011) (Under Production)
  7. Cities (2011) (Under Production)
  8. Race 2 (2011) (Under Production)
  9. Tees Maar Khan (December 24, 2010) (Released) ... Special Appearance (As Himself)
  10. No Problem (December 10, 2010) (Released) ... Sr. Insp Arjun Singh
  11. Wanted (September 18, 2009) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
  12. Short Kut - The Con Is On (July 10, 2009) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
  13. Slumdog Millionaire (January 23, 2009) (Released) ...... Prem Kumar
  14. Yuvvraaj (November 21, 2008) (Released) ... Gyanesh Yuvvraaj
  15. Tashan (April 25, 2008) (Released) ...... Lakhan Alias Bhaiyyaji
  16. Race (March 21, 2008) (Released) ...... Robert Dcosta
  17. Black & White (March 7, 2008) (Released) ... Professor Rajan Mathur
  18. My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (January 11, 2008) (Released) ...... As Himself
  19. Welcome (December 21, 2007) (Released) ...... Majnu Bhai
  20. Salaam-E-Ishq (January 26, 2007) (Released) ... Vinay Malhotra
  21. Darna Zaroori Hai (April 28, 2006) (Released) ... Karan Chopra
  22. Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (April 14, 2006) (Released) ...... Karan Oberoi
  23. Chocolate (September 16, 2005) (Released) ... Advocate Krishan Pundit
  24. No Entry (August 26, 2005) (Released) ...... Kishen
  25. My Wife'S Murder (August 19, 2005) (Released) ... Ravi Patwardhan
  26. Bewafaa (February 25, 2005) (Released) ...... Aditya Sahai
  27. Musafir (December 10, 2004) (Released) ...... Lucky
  28. Calcutta Mail (September 5, 2003) (Released) ... Avinash
  29. Armaan (May 16, 2003) (Released) ...... Dr. Akash Sinha
  30. Rishtey (December 6, 2002) (Released) ...... Suraj Singh
  31. Om Jai Jagadish (July 19, 2002) (Released) ...... Om Batra
  32. Badhaai Ho Badhaai (June 14, 2002) (Released) ... Raja
  33. Nayak (September 7, 2001) (Released) ...... Shivaji Rao Gaekwad
  34. Lajja (August 31, 2001) (Released) ...... Raju
  35. Karobaar (September 15, 2000) (Released) ... Rajiv Sinha
  36. Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) (Released) ...... Avinash
  37. Pukar (February 11, 2000) (Released) ...... Major Jaidev Rajvansh
  38. Bulandi (January 7, 2000) (Released) ...... Dharamraj Dada Thakur/Arjun Thakur
  39. Taal (August 13, 1999) (Released) ...... Vikrant Kapu
  40. Mann (July 9, 1999) (Released) ...... Raj
  41. Biwi No. 1 (May 28, 1999) (Released) ...... Lakhan
  42. Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (January 22, 1999) (Released) ...... Vijay
  43. Jhoot Bole Kauwa Kate (December 4, 1998) (Released) ...... Shanker Sharma/Ramanuj
  44. Gharwali Baharwali (June 12, 1998) (Released) ... Arun
  45. Kabhi Na Kabhi (April 17, 1998) (Released) ... Rajeshwar (Alias Raja)
  46. Deewana Mastana (October 10, 1997) (Released) ... Raj Kumar (Raja)
  47. Virasat (May 30, 1997) (Released) ...... Shakti Thakur
  48. Judaai (February 28, 1997) (Released) ...... Raaj
  49. Mr Bechara (August 30, 1996) (Released) ... Anand Verma
  50. Loafer (June 9, 1996) (Released) ...... Ravi Kumar
  51. Rajkumar (March 22, 1996) (Released) ...... Rajkumar
  52. Trimurti (December 22, 1995) (Released) ... Anand Singh/Sikander
  53. Mr. Azaad (December 23, 1994) (Released) ... Azaad
  54. 1942 - A Love Story (July 15, 1994) (Released) ...... Narendra Singh
  55. Andaaz (April 8, 1994) (Released) ...... Ajay
  56. Laadla (March 25, 1994) (Released) ...... Raju
  57. Dil Tera Ashiq (October 22, 1993) (Released) ... Himself (Presenting Award)
  58. Guru Dev (September 3, 1993) (Released) ... Guru (Gaurav)
  59. Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (April 16, 1993) (Released) ...... Ramesh Verma/Romeo
  60. Phoolan Hasina Ramkali (January 29, 1993) (Released) ...... As Duplicate Anil Kapoor
  61. Dharavi (1993) (Released) ...... Special Appearance
  62. Apradhi (November 6, 1992) (Released) ...... Shiva
  63. Heer Ranjha (September 4, 1992) (Released) ... Deedho/Ranjha
  64. Aasman Se Gira (September 4, 1992) (Released) ... Himself
  65. Khel (August 14, 1992) (Released) ...... Devdas/Arun Kumar
  66. Humla (May 29, 1992) (Released) ...... Shiva
  67. Zindagi Ek Juaa (May 15, 1992) (Released) ... Harikishan Alias Harry
  68. Beta (April 3, 1992) (Released) ...... Raju
  69. Lamhe (November 22, 1991) (Released) ...... Virendra Pratap Singh
  70. Pratikaar (August 16, 1991) (Released) ...... Krishna Srivastav
  71. Benam Badshah (April 19, 1991) (Released) ... Deepak
  72. Jigarwala (January 4, 1991) (Released) ...... Amar Singh
  73. Jamai Raja (October 19, 1990) (Released) ... Raja
  74. Amba (August 10, 1990) (Released)
  75. Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (August 3, 1990) (Released) ...... Karan
  76. Ghar Ho To Aisa (April 27, 1990) (Released)
  77. Kishen Kanhaiya (March 9, 1990) (Released) ... Kishen/Kanhaiya (Double Role)
  78. Awaargi (January 26, 1990) (Released) ...... Azad
  79. Parinda (November 3, 1989) (Released) ...... Karan
  80. Kala Bazar (October 6, 1989) (Released)
  81. Aag Se Khelenge (September 15, 1989) (Released) ...... Johnny
  82. Abhimanyu (July 21, 1989) (Released) ...... Mannu/Abhimanyu America Puri/Abdul Jabbar
  83. Rakhwala (May 5, 1989) (Released)
  84. Eeshwar (February 24, 1989) (Released) ...... Ishwarchand Vishnunath Brahmanand
  85. Joshilay (February 10, 1989) (Released) ... Karan
  86. Ram Lakhan (January 27, 1989) (Released) ... Inspector Lakhan Pratap Singh
  87. Inteqam (November 11, 1988) (Released)
  88. Tezaab (November 10, 1988) (Released) ...... Mahesh Deshmukh (Munna)
  89. Sone Pe Suhaga (August 26, 1988) (Released) ... Ravi Kumar/Joginder
  90. Vijay (August 12, 1988) (Released) ...... Arjun
  91. Ram Avtar (May 26, 1988) (Released) ...... Avtar
  92. Kasam (April 15, 1988) (Released)
  93. Thikana (October 23, 1987) (Released) ...... Ravi
  94. Hifazat (September 18, 1987) (Released) ... Ram Kumar/Raj Kumar
  95. Mr India (May 29, 1987) (Released) ...... Arun Verma
  96. Itihaas (March 27, 1987) (Released)
  97. Tera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) (Released)
  98. Insaaf Ki Awaz (November 14, 1986) (Released)
  99. Karma (August 8, 1986) (Released) ...... Johnny/Gyaneshwar
  100. Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge (July 4, 1986) (Released) ...... Anand
  101. Jaanbaaz (June 20, 1986) (Released) ...... Amar Singh
  102. Aap Ke Sath (March 4, 1986) (Released) ...... Vimal
  103. Chameli Ki Shadi (February 21, 1986) (Released) ...... Charan Das
  104. Pyar Ka Sindoor (January 24, 1986) (Released)
  105. Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya (1986) (Released)
  106. Meri Jung (October 11, 1985) (Released) ... Arun Verma
  107. Mohabbat (June 14, 1985) (Released) ...... Shekhar
  108. Yudh (May 3, 1985) (Released) ...... Public Prosecutor Avinash/Junior
  109. Saheb (February 14, 1985) (Released) ...... Suni Sharma
  110. Love Marriage (December 14, 1984) (Released)
  111. Laila (September 7, 1984) (Released) ...... Kumar Deshraj Singh
  112. Andar Bahar (September 7, 1984) (Released) ... Raja
  113. Mashaal (February 10, 1984) (Released) ...... Raja
  114. Woh Saat Din (June 23, 1983) (Released) ... Prem Pratap Patailawale
  115. Rachna (1983) (Released)
  116. Shakti (October 1, 1982) (Released) ...... Ravi Kumar (Guest Appearance)
  117. Hum Panch (January 9, 1981) (Released)
  118. Ek Baar Kaho (1980) (Released)
  119. Humare Tumhare (1979) (Released) ...... Vipin

Playback Singer

  1. Tashan (April 25, 2008) (Released)
  2. Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) (Released)
  3. Woh Saat Din (June 23, 1983) (Released)

Producer

  1. No Problem (December 10, 2010) (Released)
  2. Aisha (August 6, 2010) (Released)
  3. Short Kut - The Con Is On (July 10, 2009) (Released)
  4. Gandhi My Father (August 3, 2007) (Released)
  5. My Wife'S Murder (August 19, 2005) (Released)
  6. Badhaai Ho Badhaai (June 14, 2002) (Released)

Awards:

Winner: IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement By An Indian Internationally (2010)

Winner: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role (2009)

Movie: Tashan

Winner: Apsara Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2009)

Movie: Welcome

Winner: Stardust Award for Hottest Film Producer (2008)

Movie: Gandhi My Father

Winner: IIFA Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2000)

Movie: Taal

Winner: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2000)

Movie: Biwi No. 1

Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2000)

Movie: Taal

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1999)

Movie: Taal

Winner: Screen Award for Best Director (1998)

Movie: Virasat

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (1997)

Movie: Virasat

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1992)

Movie: Beta

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1988)

Movie: Tezaab

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1984)

Movie: Mashaal

Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2011)

Movie: No Problem

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role (Male/Female) (2009)

Movie: Tashan

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2009)

Movie: Race

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2009)

Movie: Yuvvraaj

Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2009)

Movie: Race

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2008)

Movie: Welcome

Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2008)

Movie: Welcome

Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2008)

Movie: Welcome

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2007)

Movie: Welcome

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2006)

Movie: No Entry

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005)

Movie: No Entry

Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2005)

Movie: No Entry

Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor (2005)

Movie: No Entry

Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2001)

Movie: Pukar

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2000)

Movie: Pukar

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (1999)

Movie: Biwi No. 1

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1997)

Movie: Virasat

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1995)

Movie: Trimurti

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1994)

Movie: 1942 - A Love Story

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1991)

Movie: Lamhe

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1989)

Movie: Eeshwar

Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1986)

Movie: Meri Jung