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Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He made his acting debut with the film “Ishaqzaade” in 2012, which was a commercial success. Born on June 26, 1985, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, he is the son of film producer Boney Kapoor and the late Mona Shourie Kapoor. Arjun Kapoor has starred in various movies, including “Gunday,” “2 States,” “Ki & Ka,” “Half Girlfriend,” and “Panipat.”
Personal Information | |
Real Name | Arjun Kapoor |
Nickname | Fubbu |
Date of Birth | 26 June 1985 |
Age | 37 years |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indi |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Height | 6 feet |
Weight In Kilograms | 85 Kg |
Religion | Hindu |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Indian |
Education | |
Educational Qualification | 12th Fail |
School Name | Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai |
College / University | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida |
Family | |
Father | Boney Kapoor (Filmmaker) |
Mother | Late Mona Shourie Kapoor (Biological mother, died in 2012) Sridevi (Actress, Stepmother) |
Brother | None |
Sister | Anshula Kapoor (Real sister) Jhanvi Kapoor (Half sister), Khushi Kapoor (Half sister) |
Martial Status | Unmarried |
Girlfriends/ Affairs | Arpita Khan (Salman Khan’s sister) Malaika Arora (Actress) |
Monthly Salary / Income | ₹5-7 Crore/film |
Net Worth | ₹67 Crore ($10 Million) |
House Address | Raheja Orchid Apartment in Juhu, Mumbai |
Arjun Kapoor Early life
Arjun Kapoor was born into a Punjabi family, on June 26, 1985 in Bombay, Maharashtra. He is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood movies.
Arjun is the son of film producers Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor, the nephew of actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, the stepson of actress Sridevi, and the half-brother of actress Janhvi Kapoor.
He was 11 years old when his father separated from his mother.
His mother died in 2012. However, after Sridevi died in 2018, his relationship with his half-sisters Khushi and Jahnvi improved. Kapoor also spoke about the bullying he faced after Boney’s marriage to Sridevi. His maternal grandmother, Sattee Shourie, who was very supportive of him, also died in 2016.
Kapoor was educated at the Arya Vidya Mandir School in Mumbai, which he attended until the eleventh grade.
After failing his eleventh grade exams, he dropped out of school.
Kapoor initially worked as an assistant director on his father’s productions No Entry (2005) and Wanted (2009).
He made his acting debut through the 2012 hit action romance Ishaqzaade and went on to appear in several other films, including the crime drama Gunday (2014), the coming-of-age romantic comedy 2 States (2014), and the satire Ki & Ka (2016). ).
He had the ambition to become a director and even his family supported his decision as he weighed around 140 kg, but actor Salman Khan insisted that he become an actor and helped him lose weight.
Arjun has been in a relationship with actress Malaika Arora since 2016.
Film
Year | Film Name | Remarks |
2003 | Kal Ho Naa Ho | Assistant director |
2005 | No Entry | Associate producer |
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq | Director ( Assistant ) |
2009 | Wanted | Associate producer |
2012 | Ishaqzaade | Debut |
2013 | Aurangzeb | Dual Role |
2014 | Gunday 2 States Finding Fanny | English Film |
2015 | Tevar | |
2016 | Ki & Ka | |
2017 | Half Girlfriend Mubarakan | |
2018 | Bhavesh Joshi Superhero Namaste England Zero | Special appearance Special appearance |
2019 | India’s Most Wanted Panipat | |
2021 | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar Sardar Ka Grandson Bhoot Police | Netflix film Hotstar film |
2022 | Ek Villain Returns | |
UPCOMING | Kuttey | |
UPCOMING | The Lady Killer |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
2012 | Bhaskar Bollywood Awards People’s Choice Awards India BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Fresh Entry of the Year Favorite Debut Actor (Male/Female) Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut -Male | Ishaqzaade | Nominated Nominated Won |
2013 | Filmfare Awards ETC Bollywood Business Awards Screen Awards Zee Cine Awards Stardust Awards Renault Star Guild Awards Times of India Film Awards International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Male Debut Most Profitable Debut (Male) Most Promising Newcomer – Male Best Male Debut Superstar of Tomorrow – Male Best Male Debut Best Male Debut Best Debut – Male | Ishaqzaade | Nominated Nominated Nominated Won Won Nominated Nominated Nominated |
2014 | Stardust Awards BIG Star Entertainment Awards Stardust Awards BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Best Actor – Comedy/Romance Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Film – Male Best Actor – Thriller/Action Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Male | 2 States 2 States Gunday Gunday | Nominated Nominated Nominated Won |
Controversy of Arjun Kapoor
1) In 2016, it was reported that Arjun handed over INR 1 lakh bill to his producers after partying and consuming alcohol every night while filming Mohit Suri’s ‘Half Girlfriend’.
2) In early 2017, the BMC sent a notice to Arjun after he invaded the terrace of his building by building a 30×16 square foot glass and brick room without permission. Arjun’s manager met with the courtroom officer and asked for more time to regularize the irregularities, but when no more time was given, the BMC issued a notice asking Arjun to demolish the structure. Later, civic corps officials dismantled his gym equipment and demolished the illegal addition to Arjun’s residence.
3) Arjun Kapoor is fast becoming the ‘world’s most wanted’ in Bollywood, but there are still quite a few naysayers taking to social media to send him hate mail.
4) Arjun Kapoor, despite using his father’s name and surname Kapoor, has earned his way to the top. He got the auditions at Yash Raj Films for Ishaqzaade, and then there was no turning back for the actor.
Facts
- He is famous for his bromance with actor Ranveer Kapoor in his film Gundey. But they both knew each other long before the movie, since Ranveer is the Sonam Kapoor’s maternal cousin, who is Arjun’s cousin.
- Arjun Kapoor’s mother wanted him to become an actor and when he was cast in his first film, his mother was teary-eyed and she thanked Salman Khan for her guidance. Unfortunately, she was unable to see him on screen as he died just two months before the release of his debut film.
- When he was in his twenties, he weighed around 140 kg. It took him 4 long years to get back in shape and lose the extra weight.
- In September 2021, he bought a new Mercedes Maybach worth INR 2.43 crore. The other members of his car fleet include a Land Rover Defender and a Maserati Levante.
- Just 2 months before the release of his debut film Ishaqzaade, his mother died of cancer.
- While filming his movie Ishaqzaade, he suffered a hamstring spasm, but only rested for a few minutes and then returned to filming.
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FAQ
Who is Arjun Kapoor’s real mother?
Mona Shourie Kapoor
Who is Ranbir Kapoor’s relationship?
He is the great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and grandson of actor-director Raj Kapoor. His elder sister, Riddhima (born 1980), is an interior and fashion designer. Actor Randhir Kapoor is his uncle and his daughters, actresses Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, are his first cousins.
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