Shahid Kapoor Age, Height, Girlfriend, Wife, Biography & More
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About Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor is an Indian actor in Hindi movies born on February 25, 1981, also known as Shahid Khattar. Cited in the media as one of India’s most appealing celebrities, Kapoor maintains its popularity despite a fluctuating career trajectory and is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare. Originally known for performing romantic roles, he has since taken on roles in action films and thrillers.
Shahid Kapoor was born in New Delhi to actor Pankaj Kapur and dancer Neelima Azeem. Her parents divorced when they were three years old. his father moved to Mumbai (and married actress Supriya Pathak) and Kapoor continued to live in Delhi with his mother and maternal grandparents. His grandparents were journalists for the Russian magazine Sputnik. Kapoor particularly liked his grandfather.
Kapoor became interested in dance from an early age and, at the age of 15, joined Shiamak Davar’s dance institute. As a student, Kapoor appeared as a dancer in the films Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Taal (1999), in which Davar was a choreographer. During a theatrical performance at the institute, Kapoor performed the songs “Vogue” and “GoldenEye” with a positive response from the audience; he described the experience as the first time he “felt like a star”. He then became an instructor at the institute. During this time, Kapoor accompanied a friend to an audition for a Pepsi commercial starring stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, but ended up with the play itself. He has appeared in television commercials for the Kit Kat and Close-Up brands, among others, and in music videos for several performers, including Aryans and singer Kumar Sanu. Kapoor was also appointed assistant director to his father in the television series 1998 1998 Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.
Kapoor has been nominated for the Best Actor Filmfare Award for his rendition of a troubled businessman in Ibtiaz Ali’s romantic comedy, Jab We Met (2007), and his twin brothers in the Kaminey thriller (2009) from Vishal Bhardwaj. After appearing in another box office hit series, he starred in the hit commercial action movie R … Rajkumar (2013).
In addition to acting, Kapoor supports charities, hosts award ceremonies and has been a talent judge in the reality TV show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015). He is married to housewife Mira Rajput, with whom he has two children. [1]Leoranews
Bio/Wiki
Name | Shahid Kapoor |
Nick-name | Dodo, Sasha, Shak |
Sex | Male |
Date Of Birth | 25 February 1981 [2]Wikipedia |
Age | 40 Years (as in 2021) |
Profession / Occupation | Actor (Hindi) |
Mother Tongue | Hindi |
Religion | Hindu |
Nation | Indian |
Caste | Khatri |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Height / Weight | 5′ 8” / 70kg |
First Movie | Ishq Vishq (2003) |
Physical Stats
Height in Centimeters | 172 cm |
Height in Meters | 1.72 m |
Height in Feet Inches | 5′ 8” |
Weight | 70kg |
Body Measurement | 42-30-15 |
Chest Size | 42 inches |
Waist Size | 30 inches |
Biceps Size | 15 inches |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Family
Favorite Colour | Blue, Black, White |
Favorite Actor | Pankaj Kapoor, Tom Cruise |
Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Roberts |
Favorite Food | Home Cooked Food, Rajma Chawal, Roti Dal and Curd Rice |
Hobbies | Reading, Dancing |
Favirote Singer | A. R. Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal |
Favirote Music | Hindi Music, Justin Timberlake’s New-Age Music |
Favorite Subject | Science |
Favorite Book | Not Known |
Favorite Perfume | Paco Rabanne |
Favorite Fashion Designer | Sabina Khan |
Favorite Destination | Europe, Paris, Bali, Goa |
Personal Life
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
School(s) | Gyan Bharati, Delhi (upto 4th class) Rajhans Vidyalaya, Mumbai |
College/University | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Khatri |
Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Address | Praneta Apartments, Juhu, Mumbai |
Awards
Filmfare Awards | 2004: Best Male Debut for Ishq Vishk 2015: Best Actor for Haider 2017: Best Actor (Critics) for Udta Punjab |
Other Awards | 2008: Best Actor (Editor’s Choice) for Jab We Met 2009: Rajiv Gandhi Award for Kaminey 2015: LifeOK Hero Award for Haider |
Relationships & more
Girlfriends/ Affairs | Hrishita Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor (Actress), Sania Mirza (Tennis Player, Rumour), Priyanka Chopra (Actress) |
Favorite Things
Favorite Colour | Blue, Black, White |
Favorite Actor | Pankaj Kapoor, Tom Cruise |
Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Roberts |
Favorite Food | Home Cooked Food, Rajma Chawal, Roti Dal and Curd Rice |
Hobbies | Reading, Dancing |
Favirote Singer | A. R. Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal |
Favirote Music | Hindi Music, Justin Timberlake’s New-Age Music |
Favorite Subject | Science |
Favorite Book | Not Known |
Favorite Perfume | Paco Rabanne |
Favorite Fashion Designer | Sabina Khan |
Favorite Destination | Europe, Paris, Bali, Goa |
Money Factor
Salary (approx.) | ₹10 Crore/film |
Net Worth (approx.) | ₹186 Crores |
Some unknown facts about
- Does Shahid Kapoor smoke?: No (Quit)
- Does Shahid Kapoor drink alcohol?: No
- He comes from a filmy background; as his father, Pankaj Kapur is an acting legend, and his step-mother is also a well-known actress. His great great grandfather was a film director, screenwriter, novelist and journalist.
- Shahid had a difficult childhood; as his parents, Pankaj Kapoor and Neelima Azeem got divorced when he was just 3 years old.
- Since his childhood, he was attracted towards acting and was also starred in Complan advertisement with Ayesha Takia.
- Shahid has worked as a background dancer in movies- Taal and Dil Toh Pagal Hai.
- Before the start of his acting career, he worked as an assistant director in TV serial- Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.
- He once accompanied his friend to audition for Pepsi advertisement and luckily, he got the chance to work with Rani Mukherjee, Kajol, and Shah Rukh Khan. [3]Starunfolded
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