Biography & Overview
Ranbir Kapoor is a fourth-generation member of the Kapoor family in Bollywood. | He studied filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts and method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. | Before his acting career, he worked as an assistant director on films including Black (2005) and Aa Ab Laut Chalein (1999).
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Date of Birth
- September 28, 1982
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Hobbies
- Playing Football, Travelling and Watching Movies
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 6' (183 cm)
- Eye Color
- Dark Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
A course in filmmaking
Schools
Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner
- Alia Bhatt Note: Ranbir is 11 years older to Alia.
- Child
- Daughter - Raha (born on 6 November 2022) Note: The name 'Raha' was chosen by Neetu Singh . [4] NDTV
- Sibling
- Brother - None Sister - Riddhima Kapoor Sahani
Career Milestones & Awards
Debut Film: Saawariya (2007) | Notable Films: Wake Up Sid (2009), Rockstar (2011), Barfi! (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Sanju (2018), Animal (2023) | Awards: Seven Filmfare Awards including Best Actor for Rockstar (2012), Barfi! (2013), Sanju (2019), Animal (2024) | Assistant Director: Black (2005), Aa Ab Laut Chalein (1999) | Upcoming Films: Projects in 2025 and 2026 including with Rajkumar Santoshi, Maneesh Sharma, Nitesh Tiwari | Notable Films: Wake Up Sid (2009), Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), Rockstar (2011), Barfi! (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Sanju (2018), Brahmāstra (2022), Animal (2023) | Awards: Six Filmfare Awards including Best Actor for Rockstar (2012), Barfi! (2013), and consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Actor in 2012-2013 | Recognition: Featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012; one of the highest-paid actors in Hindi cinema | Directorial Intent: Announced serious intent to direct films in September 2025, having initiated a writer's room for two ideas
Favorites & Preferences
Italian, Chinese, Home made Food especially Bhindi, Jungli Mutton, Paya
Bollywood: Rishi Kapoor , Akshaye Khanna Hollywood: Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino
Bollywood: Kajol , Madhuri Dixit Hollywood: Jennifer Connelly, Natalie Portman
Red, White & Black
Bollywood: 'Shree 420' Hollywood: 'Life is Beautiful'
A. R. Rahman
Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross
Gajalee, Ling’s Pavillion
Travel and Living
Anurag Basu , Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Grandson of actor-director Raj Kapoor.
- 22. Appeared in two short films before his feature debut: Passion to Love and India 1964.
- 33. His role in Barfi! (2012) was his first film to earn over a billion rupees at the box office.
