About Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor was born June 26, 1985 is an Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood films. Son of film producers Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor, he first worked as an assistant director on his father’s productions No Entry (2005) and Wanted (2009). He made his acting debut through the 2012 action romance Ishaqzaade and subsequently appeared in several films, including the crime drama Gunday (2014), the coming-of-age romantic comedy 2 States ( 2014), the English-language road comedy Finding Fanny (2014) and the satire Ki & Ka (2016).
Asked in an interview about his father’s second marriage, Kapoor said: “When we were kids it was difficult. But what can you do? How long are you going to complain? You have to come to terms with this. is, take it on your chin, and move on. ” Arjun also said that “we don’t really meet and spend time together, so it doesn’t really exist”, his mother passed away in 2012. However, after Sridevi’s death in 2018, his relationship with his stepsisters has improved. He told a press house: I’m going to have two more sisters.
Kapoor was educated at Arya Vidya Mandir School in Mumbai, which he attended until his 11th grade. After failing his eleventh grade exams, he dropped out of school. In his teens and early twenties, Kapoor suffered from obesity and weighed around 140 kg; he later said that due to his condition he was “sloppy, cranky” and “not very confident”.
Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Arjun Kapoor |
| Nickname(s) | Fubbu, Joon |
| Profession | Actor |
| Role Model | Salman Khan |
Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 183 cm in meters– 1.83 m in feet inches– 6’ |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 85 kg in pounds– 187 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 44 inches – Waist: 34 inches – Biceps: 16 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Family
| Father | Boney Kapoor (Filmmaker) |
| Mother | Late. Mona Shourie Kapoor, Sridevi (Actress, Stepmother) |
| Brothers | None |
| Sisters | Anshula Kapoor, Jhanvi Kapoor (Half Sister), Khushi Kapoor (Half Sister) |
| Cousins Brothers | Harshvardhan Kapoor, Jahaan Kapoor, Mohit Marwah |
| Cousins Sister | Shanaya Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor |
| Paternal Uncles | Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor |
| Paternal Aunts | Sunita Kapoor, Maheep Sandhu |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife | N/A |
| Daughters | N/A |
| Sons | N/A |
| Grandfather | Not Known |
| Grandmother | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 26 June 1985 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 36 Years ((Wikipedia)) |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Signature/Autograph | N/A |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai |
| College/University | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida |
| Educational Qualification | 12th fail |
| Debut | Film: Ishaqzaade (2012) TV: Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2016, as host) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Raheja Orchid Apartment in Juhu, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Playing Football & Video Games, Travelling |
| Awards, Honours | 2012: BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Male for Ishaqzaade 2013: Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut, Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male for Ishaqzaade 2014: BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Male for Gunday |
| Tattoo | On His Right Wrist: “Maa” written in Hindi |
| Controversies | • In 2016, it was reported that Arjun handed over a bill of INR 1 lakh to his producers after partying and consuming alcohol every night while shooting for Mohit Suri’s ‘Half Girlfriend.’ • In the early 2017, the BMC sent a notice to Arjun after he encroached on the terrace of his building by constructing a 30×16 sq ft brick and glass room without permission. Arjun’s manager met the ward officer and asked for more time to regularize the irregularities, but when no further time was given, the BMC issued a notice asking Arjun to demolish the structure. Later, the civic body officials dismantled his gym equipment and demolished the illegal addition at Arjun’s residence. |
Awards
| National Film Award | None |
| Filmfare Awards | None |
| BIG Star Entertainment Award | 2012: Most Entertaining Actor Debut Male for Ishaqzaade 2014: Most Entertaining Actor Action Film Male for Gunday |
| Zee Cine Awards | 2013: Best Male Debut for Ishaqzaade |
| Stardust Awards | 2013: Superstar of Tomorrow Male for Ishaqzaade |
Relationships & more
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Arpita Khan (Salman Khan’s sister) Malaika Arora (Actress) |
Favorite Things
| Favorite Colour | Blue |
| Favorite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Govinda, Saif Ali Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra |
| Favorite Food | Nutella, Kadi chawal |
| Hobbies | Playing Football & Video Games, Travelling |
| Favorite Director | Not Known |
| Favorite Song | Dafli Wale Dafli Baja |
| Favorite Movies | Bollywood: Mr India, Andaaz Apna Apna, Barfi Hollywood: Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Shawshank Redemption |
| Favorite Subject | History and Literature |
| Favorite Beverage | Coffee |
| Favorite TV Shows | How to Get Away with Murder, Entourage, Lost |
| Favorite Sports | Football, Cricket |
| Favorite Sports Team | Mumbai Indians, Chelsea Football Club |
| Favorite Athlete | David Beckham |
| Favorite Car Collections | Aston Martin Rapid, Mercedes ML350, Audi Q5, Honda CRV |
Money Factor
| Salary (approx.) | INR 5-7 Crore/film |
| Net Worth (approx.) | INR 67 Crore ($10 Million) |
Some unknown facts
- Does Arjun Kapoor Smoke?: Yes
- Does Arjun Kapoor Drink Alcohol?: Yes
- At the age of 10, his parents got divorced.
- He was a Kabaddi freak; as he used to bunk his school to play Kabaddi.
- He aspired to become a successful director in his teens.
- Prior to entering the film industry, he worked as an assistant director in films- ‘Shakti: The Power’, ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’, and ‘Salaam-e-Ishq’.
- In a rapid-fire with Bollywood Hungama, he shared that he so much loved Kareena Kapoor’s acting in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum that he learned all her dialogues.
- He is a movie buff and loves watching all kinds of films.
- After the divorce of his parents and his father’s re-marriage to Sridevi, his relation with his father started getting worsened.
- Arjun was an obese teenager and his weight was around 140 kg. He was also asthmatic at the age of 22 due to which he was unable to work out. It took him 4 years to reduce his weight to 87 kg.
- Just 2 months before the release of his debut film- Ishaqzaade, his mother died of cancer.
- While shooting for his movie Ishaqzaade, he suffered a spasm in his hamstring muscle, but he took just a few minutes rest and then was back at the shoot. ((Starunfoled))
Arjun Kapoor Social Media |
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| Wikipedia | @Arjun_Kapoor |
