Anil Kapoor Bollywood Actor Biography

Birth Name: Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who mainly appears in Bollywood films. Anil Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's 2008 Academy Award- winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
Date Of Birth: 24 December 1959
Height: 5' 11" (1.80 m)
Biography:
Anil Kapoor was born to producer Surinder Kapoor and Nirmal a home maker. He was born in Mumbai and attended Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School – Chembur and then St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Anil Kapoor's elder brother, Boney Kapoor, is a film producer while younger brother Sanjay Kapoor is also an actor.

He first appeared on the silver screen in Hamhare Tumhare in a character role. His first lead role was in 'Woh 7 Din' and from thence on there has been no looking back. He has acted in close to a 100 movies. He has produced two movies (Gandhi My Father & Badhaai Ho Badhaai), as well as been a Casting Director/Outdoor In charge for 'Hum Paanch'.

Anil Kpoor has give lot of hit films like Mr India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Parinda, Eshwar, Kishen Kanhaiya, Lamhe, Khel, Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja and many more. His on screen chemistry with Madhuri Dixit was the talk of the town. Both of them have delivered lot of hits together.

In Judaai, Anil's depiction of a loving husband twisted between his two wives was appreciated and this film fared well at the box office. Deewana Mastana (1997), Biwi No.1 (1999) and Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) were box office hits.

Anil Kapoor's unusual characterization of a zealous, crooked musical superstar in Taal (1999) shocked both audience and critics alike. He also won rave reviews for his superb performance in Virasat, a remake of the Tamil film, Thevar Magan (1992), in which Kamal Hassan had played Kapoor's role. He also starred in the unsuccessful Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate, which was legendary filmmaker, Hrishikesh Mukherji's last commercial release, along with Juhi Chawla.

Anil Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's 2008 Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

In October of that year he was cast to play a villain in both Mission: Impossible IV and Power
Personal Life:
Anil met wealthy and chic model, Sindhi-speaking Sunita Bhambhani, and married her in 1984. Since then they have given birth to 3 children. Two daughter Sonam and Rhea and a son Harshwardhan Kapoor.
Box Office Collection:
Slumdog Millionaire: $377,910,544 (Total Gross revenue)
Race 2: Rs 68,00,00,000 (Total gross Collection)
Filmography:
As as actor
Tezz (November 11, 2011) (Under Production) Remake Of Mee Shivajiraje Bhosle Boltoy (2011) (To Go On Floor) Unusual Love Story (2011) (To Go On Floor) Power (2011) (Under Production) Indra Kumar'S Next (2011) (Under Production) One Way Ticket (2011) (Under Production) Cities (2011) (Under Production) Race 2 (2011) (Under Production) Tees Maar Khan (December 24, 2010) (Released) ... Special Appearance (As Himself) No Problem (December 10, 2010) (Released) ... Sr. Insp Arjun Singh Wanted (September 18, 2009) (Released) ...... Special Appearance Short Kut - The Con Is On (July 10, 2009) (Released) ...... Special Appearance Slumdog Millionaire (January 23, 2009) (Released) ...... Prem Kumar Yuvvraaj (November 21, 2008) (Released) ... Gyanesh Yuvvraaj Tashan (April 25, 2008) (Released) ...... Lakhan Alias Bhaiyyaji Race (March 21, 2008) (Released) ...... Robert Dcosta Black & White (March 7, 2008) (Released) ... Professor Rajan Mathur My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves (January 11, 2008) (Released) ...... As Himself Welcome (December 21, 2007) (Released) ...... Majnu Bhai Salaam-E-Ishq (January 26, 2007) (Released) ... Vinay Malhotra Darna Zaroori Hai (April 28, 2006) (Released) ... Karan Chopra Hum Ko Deewana Kar Gaye (April 14, 2006) (Released) ...... Karan Oberoi Chocolate (September 16, 2005) (Released) ... Advocate Krishan Pundit No Entry (August 26, 2005) (Released) ...... Kishen My Wife'S Murder (August 19, 2005) (Released) ... Ravi Patwardhan Bewafaa (February 25, 2005) (Released) ...... Aditya Sahai Musafir (December 10, 2004) (Released) ...... Lucky Calcutta Mail (September 5, 2003) (Released) ... Avinash Armaan (May 16, 2003) (Released) ...... Dr. Akash Sinha Rishtey (December 6, 2002) (Released) ...... Suraj Singh Om Jai Jagadish (July 19, 2002) (Released) ...... Om Batra Badhaai Ho Badhaai (June 14, 2002) (Released) ... Raja Nayak (September 7, 2001) (Released) ...... Shivaji Rao Gaekwad Lajja (August 31, 2001) (Released) ...... Raju Karobaar (September 15, 2000) (Released) ... Rajiv Sinha Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) (Released) ...... Avinash Pukar (February 11, 2000) (Released) ...... Major Jaidev Rajvansh Bulandi (January 7, 2000) (Released) ...... Dharamraj Dada Thakur/Arjun Thakur Taal (August 13, 1999) (Released) ...... Vikrant Kapu Mann (July 9, 1999) (Released) ...... Raj Biwi No. 1 (May 28, 1999) (Released) ...... Lakhan Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (January 22, 1999) (Released) ...... Vijay Jhoot Bole Kauwa Kate (December 4, 1998) (Released) ...... Shanker Sharma/Ramanuj Gharwali Baharwali (June 12, 1998) (Released) ... Arun Kabhi Na Kabhi (April 17, 1998) (Released) ... Rajeshwar (Alias Raja) Deewana Mastana (October 10, 1997) (Released) ... Raj Kumar (Raja) Virasat (May 30, 1997) (Released) ...... Shakti Thakur Judaai (February 28, 1997) (Released) ...... Raaj Mr Bechara (August 30, 1996) (Released) ... Anand Verma Loafer (June 9, 1996) (Released) ...... Ravi Kumar Rajkumar (March 22, 1996) (Released) ...... Rajkumar Trimurti (December 22, 1995) (Released) ... Anand Singh/Sikander Mr. Azaad (December 23, 1994) (Released) ... Azaad 1942 - A Love Story (July 15, 1994) (Released) ...... Narendra Singh Andaaz (April 8, 1994) (Released) ...... Ajay Laadla (March 25, 1994) (Released) ...... Raju Dil Tera Ashiq (October 22, 1993) (Released) ... Himself (Presenting Award) Guru Dev (September 3, 1993) (Released) ... Guru (Gaurav) Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (April 16, 1993) (Released) ...... Ramesh Verma/Romeo Phoolan Hasina Ramkali (January 29, 1993) (Released) ...... As Duplicate Anil Kapoor Dharavi (1993) (Released) ...... Special Appearance Apradhi (November 6, 1992) (Released) ...... Shiva Heer Ranjha (September 4, 1992) (Released) ... Deedho/Ranjha Aasman Se Gira (September 4, 1992) (Released) ... Himself Khel (August 14, 1992) (Released) ...... Devdas/Arun Kumar Humla (May 29, 1992) (Released) ...... Shiva Zindagi Ek Juaa (May 15, 1992) (Released) ... Harikishan Alias Harry Beta (April 3, 1992) (Released) ...... Raju Lamhe (November 22, 1991) (Released) ...... Virendra Pratap Singh Pratikaar (August 16, 1991) (Released) ...... Krishna Srivastav Benam Badshah (April 19, 1991) (Released) ... Deepak Jigarwala (January 4, 1991) (Released) ...... Amar Singh Jamai Raja (October 19, 1990) (Released) ... Raja Amba (August 10, 1990) (Released) Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (August 3, 1990) (Released) ...... Karan Ghar Ho To Aisa (April 27, 1990) (Released) Kishen Kanhaiya (March 9, 1990) (Released) ... Kishen/Kanhaiya (Double Role) Awaargi (January 26, 1990) (Released) ...... Azad Parinda (November 3, 1989) (Released) ...... Karan Kala Bazar (October 6, 1989) (Released) Aag Se Khelenge (September 15, 1989) (Released) ...... Johnny Abhimanyu (July 21, 1989) (Released) ...... Mannu/Abhimanyu America Puri/Abdul Jabbar Rakhwala (May 5, 1989) (Released) Eeshwar (February 24, 1989) (Released) ...... Ishwarchand Vishnunath Brahmanand Joshilay (February 10, 1989) (Released) ... Karan Ram Lakhan (January 27, 1989) (Released) ... Inspector Lakhan Pratap Singh Inteqam (November 11, 1988) (Released) Tezaab (November 10, 1988) (Released) ...... Mahesh Deshmukh (Munna) Sone Pe Suhaga (August 26, 1988) (Released) ... Ravi Kumar/Joginder Vijay (August 12, 1988) (Released) ...... Arjun Ram Avtar (May 26, 1988) (Released) ...... Avtar Kasam (April 15, 1988) (Released) Thikana (October 23, 1987) (Released) ...... Ravi Hifazat (September 18, 1987) (Released) ... Ram Kumar/Raj Kumar Mr India (May 29, 1987) (Released) ...... Arun Verma Itihaas (March 27, 1987) (Released) Tera Karam Mera Dharam (1987) (Released) Insaaf Ki Awaz (November 14, 1986) (Released) Karma (August 8, 1986) (Released) ...... Johnny/Gyaneshwar Pyar Kiya Hai Pyar Karenge (July 4, 1986) (Released) ...... Anand Jaanbaaz (June 20, 1986) (Released) ...... Amar Singh Aap Ke Sath (March 4, 1986) (Released) ...... Vimal Chameli Ki Shadi (February 21, 1986) (Released) ...... Charan Das Pyar Ka Sindoor (January 24, 1986) (Released) Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya (1986) (Released) Meri Jung (October 11, 1985) (Released) ... Arun Verma Mohabbat (June 14, 1985) (Released) ...... Shekhar Yudh (May 3, 1985) (Released) ...... Public Prosecutor Avinash/Junior Saheb (February 14, 1985) (Released) ...... Suni Sharma Love Marriage (December 14, 1984) (Released) Laila (September 7, 1984) (Released) ...... Kumar Deshraj Singh Andar Bahar (September 7, 1984) (Released) ... Raja Mashaal (February 10, 1984) (Released) ...... Raja Woh Saat Din (June 23, 1983) (Released) ... Prem Pratap Patailawale Rachna (1983) (Released) Shakti (October 1, 1982) (Released) ...... Ravi Kumar (Guest Appearance) Hum Panch (January 9, 1981) (Released) Ek Baar Kaho (1980) (Released) Humare Tumhare (1979) (Released) ...... Vipin
Playback Singer
Tashan (April 25, 2008) (Released) Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai (August 24, 2000) (Released) Woh Saat Din (June 23, 1983) (Released)
Producer
No Problem (December 10, 2010) (Released) Aisha (August 6, 2010) (Released) Short Kut - The Con Is On (July 10, 2009) (Released) Gandhi My Father (August 3, 2007) (Released) My Wife'S Murder (August 19, 2005) (Released) Badhaai Ho Badhaai (June 14, 2002) (Released)
Awards:
Winner: IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement By An Indian Internationally (2010)
Winner: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role (2009)
Movie: Tashan
Winner: Apsara Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2009)
Movie: Welcome
Winner: Stardust Award for Hottest Film Producer (2008)
Movie: Gandhi My Father
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2000)
Movie: Taal
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2000)
Movie: Biwi No. 1
Winner: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2000)
Movie: Taal
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1999)
Movie: Taal
Winner: Screen Award for Best Director (1998)
Movie: Virasat
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) (1997)
Movie: Virasat
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1992)
Movie: Beta
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1988)
Movie: Tezaab
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1984)
Movie: Mashaal
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2011)
Movie: No Problem
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Negative Role (Male/Female) (2009)
Movie: Tashan
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2009)
Movie: Race
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2009)
Movie: Yuvvraaj
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2009)
Movie: Race
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2008)
Movie: Welcome
Nominated: Stardust Award for Best Actor In A Supporting Role (2008)
Movie: Welcome
Nominated: IIFA Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2008)
Movie: Welcome
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (2007)
Movie: Welcome
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2006)
Movie: No Entry
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (2005)
Movie: No Entry
Nominated: Zee Cine Award for Best Actor In A Comic Role (2005)
Movie: No Entry
Nominated: Apsara Award for Best Actor (2005)
Movie: No Entry
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actor (2001)
Movie: Pukar
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (2000)
Movie: Pukar
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role (1999)
Movie: Biwi No. 1
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1997)
Movie: Virasat
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor In Supporting Role (1995)
Movie: Trimurti
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1994)
Movie: 1942 - A Love Story
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1991)
Movie: Lamhe
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1989)
Movie: Eeshwar
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1986)
Movie: Meri Jung