Shahid Kapoor Height Weight Age Biography Family Wiki Net Worth, Affairs, Marriage & much more. Shahid Kapoor (born 25 February 1981), is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, he has since taken on parts in action films and thrillers, and is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards.
The son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem, Kapoor trained as a dancer at Shiamak Davar’s academy. He appeared as a background dancer in a few films of the 1990s, and was later 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. He followed it with roles in several commercial failures before starring in Sooraj Barjatya’s top-grossing family drama Vivah (2006).
Kapoor earned nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for portraying a troubled businessman in Imtiaz Ali’s romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007) and twin brothers in Vishal Bhardwaj’s action film Kaminey (2009). After another series of unsuccessful films, he starred in the action film R… Rajkumar (2013). Kapoor received critical acclaim 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).
In addition to acting, Kapoor supports charities, hosts award ceremonies, and has featured as a talent judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015). He is married to Mira Rajput, with whom he has two children.
Early life
Shahid Kapoor was born in New Delhi on 25 February 1981 to actor Pankaj Kapur and actor-dancer 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: “He would walk me to school every single day. He would talk to me about dad, with whom he shared a great relationship, and read out his letters to me.” His 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. Kapoor continued living with his mother and Khattar, until they separated in 2001. Kapoor continues to use the last name Khattar on his passport. He has a maternal half-brother, Ishaan, from his mother’s marriage to Khattar. From his father’s marriage to Pathak, he has two paternal half-siblings, Sanah and Ruhaan. Kapoor was educated at the Gyan Bharati School in Delhi and Rajhans Vidyalaya in Mumbai. He later attended Mumbai’s Mithibai College for three years.
Kapoor was interested in dance from an early age, and at the age of 15, he joined Shiamak Davar’s dance institute. As a student there, Kapoor appeared as a background dancer in the films Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Taal (1999), in which Davar served as choreographer. During a stage show at the institute, Kapoor performed in the songs “Vogue” and “GoldenEye” to a positive response from the audience; he described the experience as the first time that he “felt like a star”.] He later became an instructor at the institute. During this time, Kapoor accompanied a friend to an audition for a Pepsi commercial featuring the stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, but wound up with the part himself. He appeared in television commercials for the brands Kit Kat and Close-Up, among others, and featured in music videos for several performers, including the band Aryans and the singer Kumar Sanu. Kapoor also took on the job of an assistant director to his father on the 1998 television series Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.
Personal life
Kapoor’s personal life is the subject of fervent tabloid reporting in India. During the filming of Fida in 2004, he began dating Kareena Kapoor and they both publicly spoke of the relationship. They were involved in a well-publicised scandal when Mid Day published a set of pictures of them kissing in public. Despite claims by the couple that the pictures were fabricated, the newspaper denied any wrongdoing. The couple separated in 2007 during the filming of Jab We Met. Since their split, Kapoor decided to keep his personal life away from media attention.] However, tabloids speculated on his relationship with several other actresses, including Vidya Balan and Priyanka Chopra. In 2012, Kapoor lodged a police complaint of stalking against former actress Vastavikta Pandit.
Kapoor and his wife, Mira Rajput, in 2017
In March 2015, Kapoor spoke of his impending marriage to Mira Rajput, a university student from New Delhi, who is 13 years his junior. The Times of India reported that Kapoor met Rajput through the Dharmic religious group Radha Soami Satsang Beas. The couple married at a private ceremony in Gurgaon on 7 July 2015, and Rajput gave birth to their daughter Misha in August 2016 and their son Zain in September 2018.
Shahid Kapoor Height Weight Age Body Statistics Biography
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Dodo, Sasha, Shak |
| Profession | Actor |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 172 cm in meters– 1.72 m in feet inches– 5’ 8” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 70 kg in pounds– 154 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 42 inches – Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 15 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Ishq Vishq (2003) TV: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015, as a judge) |
| Awards/Honours | 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 Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 25 February 1981 |
| Age (as in 2022) | 41 Years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
| Signature | |
| 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 |
| Hobbies | Reading, Dancing |
| Likes/Dislikes | Likes: Travelling, Collecting Watches, Eating Sweets Dislikes: Gossips, Eating Non-Vegetarian Food and Mushrooms |
| Controversies | • During the shoot of Chup Chup Ke, he was accused of dictating how a particular scene should be shot, to which, the director got offensive. However, later he denied by saying that Priyan-Ji (the director) is a veteran and he can’t think of telling him how to make a film. • He attracted a controversy when an MMS was leaked in which he and his ex-girlfriend Kareena Kapoor were making out. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Hrishita Bhatt Kareena Kapoor (Actress) Sania Mirza (Tennis Player, Rumour) Priyanka Chopra (Actress) Mira Rajput |
| Marriage Date | 7 July 2015 |
| Marriage Place | The Oberoi, Gurgaon |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Mira Rajput |
| Children | Son– Zain Kapoor (born in 2018) Daughter– Misha Kapoor (born in 2016) |
| Parents | Father– Pankaj Kapoor (Actor) Mother– Neelima Azeem (Actress), Supriya Pathak (Actress) (Step-Mother) |
| Siblings | Brothers– Ruhaan Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter (half-brother) Sister– Sanah Kapoor (half-sister) |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food(s) | Home Cooked Food, Rajma Chawal, Roti Dal and Curd Rice |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Pankaj Kapoor, Tom Cruise |
| Favourite Actresses | Madhuri Dixit, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Roberts |
| Favourite Music | Hindi Music, Justin Timberlake’s New-Age Music |
| Favourite Singer(s) | A. R. Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal |
| Favourite Colour(s) | Blue, Black, White |
| Favourite Subject | Science |
| Favourite Destination(s) | Europe, Paris, Bali, Goa |
| Favourite Fashion Designer | Sabina Khan |
| Favourite Perfume | Paco Rabanne |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Porsche Cayenne GTS, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Jaguar XKR-S, Range Rover Vogue |
| Bikes Collection | Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Yamaha MT-01 |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | ₹10 Crore/film |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹186 Crores |
Off-screen work
In addition to acting in films, Kapoor performs on stage and hosts award ceremonies. In 2006, he participated in a world tour, entitled RockStars, in which he performed alongside Kareena Kapoor, John Abraham, Salman Khan and three other celebrities. From 2010–12, Kapoor has co-hosted three Screen Awards ceremonies with Shah Rukh Khan, and from 2012–14 he co-hosted three International Indian Film Academy Awards with either Khan or Farhan Akhtar.
Kapoor practices vegetarianism, and credits the author Brian Hines’ book Life is Fair for influencing this lifestyle choice. He also supports charitable organisations for various causes. In 2010, he took part in a charity event named Superstars Ka Jalwa, which helped generate money for the employees of the Cine and Television Artists Association (CINTAA). Also that year, he lent his support to the NGO Swayamsiddh, which helps children with special needs. The following year, he adopted three villages in support of NDTV’s Greenathon, an initiative to support environmental consciousness and improve electricity supplies to rural areas. In 2012, Kapoor helped revive the Victory Arts Foundation NGO, founded by Shiamak Davar, which helps underprivileged children through dance therapy programs Also that year, he appeared alongside other Bollywood celebrities in Because My World Is Not The Same, a short film by Zoya Akhtar, to generate awareness on breast cancer. He supports the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals organisation through advertisement campaigns.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai | Dancer |
| 1999 | Taal | Dancer |
| 2003 | Ishq Vishk | Rajiv Mathur |
| 2004 | Fida | Jai Malhotra |
| Dil Maange More | Nikhil Mathur | |
| 2005 | Deewane Huye Paagal | Karan Sharma |
| Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! | Aditya “Adi” Verma | |
| Shikhar | Jaidev “Jai” Vardhan | |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Raj Malhotra |
| Chup Chup Ke | Jeetu Prasad Sharma | |
| Vivah | Prem Bajpayee | |
| 2007 | Fool & Final | Raja / Rahul Singhania |
| Jab We Met | Aditya Kashyap | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 2008 | Kismat Konnection | Raj Malhotra |
| 2009 | Kaminey | Charlie Sharma & Guddu Sharma |
| Dil Bole Hadippa! | Rohan Singh | |
| 2010 | Chance Pe Dance | Sameer Behl |
| Paathshaala | Rahul Prakash Udyavar | |
| Badmaash Company | Karan S. Kapoor | |
| Milenge Milenge | Amit “Immy” Kapoor | |
| 2011 | Mausam | Squadron Leader Harinder “Harry” Singh |
| 2012 | Teri Meri Kahaani | Govind / Javed Qadri / Krrish Kapoor |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Himself |
| Phata Poster Nikhla Hero | Vishwas Rao | |
| R… Rajkumar | Romeo Rajkumar | |
| 2014 | Haider | Haider Meer |
| Action Jackson | Himself | Special appearance in song “Punjabi Mast” |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Jagjinder Joginder |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | Tommy Singh |
| 2017 | Rangoon | Nawab Malik |
| 2018 | Padmaavat | Rawal Ratan Singh |
| Welcome to New York | Himself | Guest appearance |
| Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Sushil Kumar Pant | |
| 2019 | Kabir Singh | Dr. Kabir Rajdheer Singh |
| 2022 | Jersey | Arjun Talwar |
| 2023 | Bloody Daddy | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mohandas B.A.L.L.B | Assistant director |
| 2010 | 16th Star Screen Awards | Host |
| 2011 | 17th Star Screen Awards | Host |
| 2012 | 18th Colors Screen Awards | Host |
| 2012 | 13th International Indian Film Academy Awards | Host |
| 2013 | 14th International Indian Film Academy Awards | Host |
| 2014 | 15th International Indian Film Academy Awards | Host |
| 2015 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded | Judge |
| 2016 | Zee Cine Awards | Host |
| 2016 | 17th International Indian Film Academy Awards | Host |
| 2022 | Farzi | TBA |
Music video
| Year | Title | Performer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | “Aankhon Mein” | Aryans |
| 1999 | “Mera Dil Bole Piya Piya” | Poornima |
| Unknown | “Doli Doli” | Falguni Pathak |
| 2000 | “Kehna To Hai” | Kumar Sanu |
| 2001 | “Jaan Likhu Janam Likhu” | Riddhi |
| 2002 | “Koi To Baat Hai” | Sadhana Sargam |
| 2010 | “Phir Mile Sur Mera Tumhara” | Various |
| 2018 | “Urvashi” Humse Hai Muqabla 2.0 | Yo Yo Honey Singh |