Shahid Kapoor (pronounced [ʃaːɦɪd̪ kəˈpuːr]; born 25 February 1981), also known as Shahid Khattar, is an Indian film actor known for his work in Hindi cinema.The son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem, Kapoor began his career by working in several music videos and television commercials. He made his film debut with a leading role in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk (2003) for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He followed it with roles in lesser successful films like Fida (2004) and Shikhar (2005), before starring in Sooraj R. Barjatya's highly successful family drama Vivah (2006). He earned nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performances in the romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007) and the neo-noir Kaminey (2009). He followed this initial success with roles in a series of box office flops before starring in the commercially successful action film R... Rajkumar (2013) and the critically acclaimed drama Haider (2014).
Rajhans Vidyalaya, Gyan Bharati School, Mithibai College
Nationality
Indian
Spouse
Mira Rajput
Parents
Pankaj Kapur, Neelima Azeem
Siblings
Ishaan Khattar, Sanah Kapoor, Ruhaan Kapoor
Awards
Filmfare Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, IIFA Award for Best Actor, Screen Award for Best Actor, Guild Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Screen Award for Jodi No. 1, Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male, Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Drama, IIFA Awar...
Nominations
Zee Cine Award for Best Actor, Stardust Award for Actor of the Year – Male, BIG Star Most Entertaining Dancer, BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Film - Male, Indian Telly Award for Best Judge Panel, BIG Star Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Role, Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics...
Movies
Saree Ke Fall Sa (Remix), Gulaabo, Ud-Daa Punjab, Udta Punjab, Jab We Met, Shaandaar, Haider, Ishq Vishk, R... Rajkumar, Vivah, Kaminey: The Scoundrels, Chup Chup Ke, Fida, Mausam, Dil Maange More, Fool N Final, Rangoon, Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!, Badmaash Company, Teri Meri Kahaani, Phata Poster Nikh...
TV Shows
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Star Sign
Pisces
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Fact
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Mother name is Neelima Azeem. Neelima mother's name was Khadija Azim. She had famous poets in her family. She belongs to the family of KA Abbas. Neelima Azim father Anwar Azim, was a prominent journalist and Urdu author.
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Became a father for the 1st time at age 35 when his wife Mira Kapoor gave birth to their daughter on 26th August 2016.
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Half brother of Sanah Kapur.
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Half brother of Ruhaan Kapur.
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Was first choice for the role Kaali Pratap Singh in Kaal.
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Was first choice for the role Karan R. Singhania (ak Shaheed E Azam) In Rang De Basanti.
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Has been married to student Mira Rajput Kapoor since 7th July 2015.
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Starred in Suneel Darshan's shelved film directed by Manish Malhotra. Starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. This was in 2004.
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Starred in Bobby Khan's shelved film " Kahin To Milegi" (2003). Starring Shahid Kapur and two new comers The film was to be shot in South Africa. Shahid signed the film before Ishq Vishq released.
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Starred in Sunil Shetty's Popcorn Entertainment's shelved film. Co starring Ajay Devgan . Directed by Priyadarshan. This was 2004.
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Nephew of Bollywood Superstar Naseeruddin Shah. Shahid's step mom is Supriya Pathak. Supriya Pathak's sister is Ratna Pathak. Ratna is the wife of Naseeruddin Shah.
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Step cousin to Bollywood actors Imaaddudin Shah and Vivaan Shah.
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