Shahid Kapoor is an Indian film actor who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films. The Bollywood actor he was born on February 25, 1981, in New Delhi, India. Kapoor is the son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem.
He has a half-brother named Ishaan Khatter, who is also an actor. Kapoor began his career as a background dancer in a few films of the 1990, and featured in music videos and television commercials.
He made his film debut in 2003 with a leading role in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk, a sleeper hit for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
Early Life and Upbringing
Shahid Kapoor was born in New Delhi, India, to actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem. His parents divorced when he was three years old; his father shifted to Mumbai (and married the actress Supriya Pathak) and Kapoor continued living in Delhi with his mother and maternal grandparents.
His grandparents were journalists for the Russian magazine Sputnik, and Kapoor was particularly fond of his grandfather. Kapoor’s father, who was then a struggling actor in Mumbai, would visit Kapoor only once a year on his birthday.
When Kapoor was 10, his mother, who was working as a dancer, moved to Mumbai to work as an actress. In Mumbai, Azeem went on to marry the actor Rajesh Khattar.
Personal Life – Age, Zodiac Sign
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Shahid Kapoor |
| Nickname | Dodo, Sasha, Shak |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) | Shahid Kapur, Shahid Khattar |
| Date of Birth | 25 February 1981 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 42 Years |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Current Address | Praneta Apartments, Juhu, Mumbai |
| Education Qualification | Graduate |
| Hobbies and Interests | Reading, Dancing |
| Languages Known | Hindi, English |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Shahid Kapoor |
| IMDb Profile link | Shahid Kapoor |
| Website link | N/A |
Physical Appearance – Height, Weight, Body Measurements
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 42-30-15 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5’ 8″, 172 cm |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 70 kg, 154 lbs |
| Chest | 42 inches |
| Waist | 30 inches |
| Biceps | 15 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Hairstyle | Short and Spiky |
| Distinctive Features | Chiselled Jawline, Dimpled Smile |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Family and Relationships – Girlfriend/Wife, Affairs
Shahid Kapoor is married to Mira Rajput, with whom he has two children. Kapoor and Rajput got married in 2015 in a private ceremony in Gurgaon. Rajput is not from the film industry and is a graduate from Lady Shri Ram College for Women in Delhi.
Kapoor has been linked to several actresses in the past, including Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Vidya Balan.
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse – Wife | Mira Rajput |
| Father | Pankaj Kapoor (Actor) |
| Mother | Neelima Azeem (Actress), Supriya Pathak (Actress) (Step-Mother) |
| Children | Misha Kapoor (Daughter), Zain Kapoor (Son) |
| Siblings | Ruhaan Kapoor (Brother), Ishaan Khatter (Half-Brother), Sanah Kapoor (Half-Sister) |
| Affairs – Girlfriend(s) | Hrishita Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Sania Mirza (Rumour), Priyanka Chopra |
| Significant Relationships | Mira Rajput (Wife), Kareena Kapoor (Ex-Girlfriend) |
Rise to Stardom
Shahid Kapoor made his film debut in 2003 with a leading role in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk, a sleeper hit for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He followed it with roles in several commercial failures before starring in Sooraj Barjatya’s top-grossing family drama Vivah (2006).
Kapoor earned praise for playing a troubled businessman in Imtiaz Ali’s romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007) and twin brothers in Vishal Bhardwaj’s action film Kaminey (2009). Further acclaim came for portraying the Hamlet character in Bhardwaj’s tragedy Haider (2014) and a drug abusing singer in the crime drama Udta Punjab (2016).
For the former, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and for the latter, he won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. Kapoor’s highest-grossing releases came with the period drama Padmaavat (2018) and the romantic drama Kabir Singh (2019).
He has since starred in the crime drama series Farzi and action film Bloody Daddy (both 2023).
Shahid Kapoor – Debut Film – Ishq Vishk (2003)
Shahid Kapoor – Successful Film – Kabir Singh (2019)
Career, Awards, and Achievements
Shahid Kapoor has won several awards for his performances in films. He has won three Filmfare Awards, including Best Male Debut for Ishq Vishk (2003), Best Actor for Haider (2014), and Critics Award for Best Actor for Udta Punjab (2016).
Kapoor has also won several other awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actor for Haider (2014). In addition to acting, Kapoor has hosted award ceremonies and has featured as a talent judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015).
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actor |
| Debut Film | Ishq Vishk (2003) |
| Notable Roles | Aditya Kashyap in Jab We Met, Charlie/Guddu in Kaminey, Haider Meer in Haider, Tommy Singh in Udta Punjab, Maharawal Ratan Singh in Padmavati, Kabir Singh in Kabir Singh |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Farzi, Bloody Daddy |
| Upcoming Films | Jersey, Yoddha |
| Popular Television Series | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (as a judge) |
| Awards and Achievements | Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Ishq Vishk, Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Haider, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Udta Punjab, Rajiv Gandhi Award for Kaminey, LifeOK Hero Award for Haider |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | Vaseline, Pioneer, Dulux Paints, Elf Aquitaine, KitKat, Colgate, Lux Cozi, VIP Skybags, Samsung, Elf Lubricants |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | PETA, UNICEF, Smile Foundation, Shabana Azmi’s Mijwan Welfare Society |
| Professional Associations | Film and Television Producers Guild of India, Indian Film and Television Directors Association, Screenwriters Association |
| Training and Education | Trained as a dancer at Shiamak Davar’s academy, Studied acting at Barry John’s institute |
| Production Company | N/A |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Vivah, Jab We Met, Kaminey, R… Rajkumar, Haider, Padmavat, Kabir Singh |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Jab We Met, Kaminey, Haider, Udta Punjab, Padmavat, Kabir Singh |
Assets and Finances – Net Worth
| Financial Profile | Information |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 250 Crore, $34 Million |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 15-20 Crore, $2-3 Million |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 3-4 Crore, $0.4-0.5 Million |
| Sponsorship Deals | Vaseline, Pioneer, Dulux Paints, Elf Aquitaine, KitKat, Colgate, Lux Cozi, VIP Skybags, Samsung, Elf Lubricants |
| Business Ventures | N/A |
| Investments | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings | Sea-facing duplex in Juhu, Mumbai |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned | N/A |
| Cars Collection | Porsche Cayenne GTS, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Jaguar XKR-S, Range Rover Vogue |
Favorite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Pankaj Kapoor, Tom Cruise |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Roberts |
| Favorite Film | Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro |
| Favorite Music Bands | Hindi Music, Justin Timberlake’s New-Age Music |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket |
| Favorite Books | N/A |
| Favorite Color | Blue, Black, White |
| Favorite Food | Home Cooked Food, Rajma Chawal, Roti Dal and Curd Rice |
| Things s/he like | Traveling, Collecting Watches, Eating Sweets |
| Things s/he dislike | Gossips, Eating Non-Vegetarian Food and Mushrooms |
Top 5 Best Films – Shahid Kapoor
| Film Name | Year of Release | Character Played |
|---|---|---|
| Ishq Vishk | 2003 | Rajiv Mathur |
| Haider | 2014 | Haider Meer |
| Udta Punjab | 2016 | Tommy Singh |
| Padmaavat | 2018 | Maharawal Ratan Singh |
| Kabir Singh | 2019 | Kabir Singh |
Controversies – Shahid Kapoor
- Controversy surrounding the portrayal of toxic masculinity in ‘Kabir Singh’5.
- Shahid Kapoor was accused of dictating how a particular scene should be shot during the shoot of ‘Chup Chup Ke’.
- An MMS was leaked in which he and his ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapoor were making out.
Interesting Facts – Shahid Kapoor
- Shahid Kapoor was a background dancer in the films ‘Taal’ and ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’.
- He is the first Indian actor to fly the American F-16 aircraft.
- Shahid Kapoor is related to veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.
- He turned vegetarian after reading the book titled ‘Life Is Fair’ by Brian Hine.
- Shahid Kapoor was rejected as many as 100 times before he made his debut in ‘Ishq Vishk’.
- Shahid Kapoor uses the surname ‘Khattar’ on his passport.
