Annu Kapoor (Indian Actor) Age, Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actor, Television Anchor, Film Director, Film Producer, Singer, Radio Disc Jockey
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	20/02/1956
Age	70 years
Birthplace	Itwara, Bhopal

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Bio/Wiki

Birth name	Anil Kapoor

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi

Personal Life

Zodiac sign	Pisces
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading, Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Anupama (American) Arunita Mukherjee (TV Host)

Family

Father

Madanlal Kapoor (Owner of a travelling Parsi Theatre Company)

Mother

Kamal Shabnam Kapoor (Urdu Teacher, Classical Singer)

Siblings

Brother(s)	Ranjit Kapoor (Screenwriter & Film Director) Nikhil Kapoor (Lyricist & Writer)
Sister	Seema Kapoor (Actress, Producer)

Spouse

First-Wife	Anupama Patel (m. 1992; div. 1993; remarried 2008)
Second-Wife	Arunita Mukherjee (m. 1995; div. 2005)

Children

Son(s)	Maahir Kapoor Kavam Kapoor Evaan Kapoor
Daughter	Aradhita Kapoor

Career

Debut

Film	Mandi (1983) as 'A Doctor'
TV	Khari Khari (1980's)

Awards, Honours, Achievements

V. Shantaram Award for ‘Best Director’ for the film “Abhay (The Fearless)”
National Film Award for ‘Best Children’s Film’ for the film “Abhay (The Fearless)” (1995)
National Film Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor” (2013)
Filmfare Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor” (2013)
Screen Award for ‘Best Comedian’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
Star Guild Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
Star Guild Award for ‘Best Actor in a Comic Role’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
Times of India Film Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor”
IIFA Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for the film “Vicky Donor” (2013)
Indian Television Academy Award (2001)

Notable Works

Mandi
Mr. India
Tezaab
Ram Lakhan
Ghayal
Hum
Darr
Sardar
Aitraaz
7 Khoon Maaf
Antakshari (TV show host)
Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor (Radio show host)

Favourites

Cuisine(s)	Continental Italian Indian
Food	Lucknowi Biryani Kakori Kebab Sheermal
Dessert(s)	Jalebi Gulab Jamun
Restaurant(s)	Indigo and Pizza Express in Mumbai Gulati in Delhi
Travel Destination	Switzerland
Singer	Asha Bhosle

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Annu Kapoor is a versatile Indian artist known for acting, hosting shows, directing, and producing films.
2. In 2007, he stopped smoking due to health concerns.
3. He consumes alcohol.
4. His father formed the theatre group 'Nautankiwalas' in 1947.
5. Annu Kapoor has read religious texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and Quran multiple times.
6. He supports the concept of euthanasia.
7. To differentiate himself from actor Anil Kapoor, he changed his name to Annu.
8. Unfortunately, he fell victim to an online robbery in September 2022.
9. His grandfather Kripa Ram Kapoor was a doctor in the British Army.
10. His great-grandfather Lala Ganga Ram Kapoor was a revolutionary executed during the Indian freedom struggle.
11. His first opportunity as a director came through Jaya Bachchan.

Annu Kapoor Actor, Television Anchor, Film Director, Film Producer, Singer, Radio Disc Jockey Indian Itwara, Bhopal