Personal Information
- Full Name
- Shakti Kapoor
- Birthplace
- Delhi
- Date of Birth
- March 9, 1952
- Caste / Ethnicity
- Punjabi
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 183 cm
- Eye Color
- Grey
- Hair Color
- Salt & Pepper (dyed brown)
Education & Qualifications
Schools
Holy Child Senior Secondary School, Delhi The Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi Salwan Public School, New Delhi
Colleges / Universities
Kirori Mal College, Delhi FTII (Film and Television Institute of India), Pune
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Sikander Lal Kapoor (tailor)
- Mother
- Susheela Kapoor
- Spouse / Partner
- Shivangi Kolhapure
- Child
- Siddhanth Kapoor (actor and assistant director) Shraddha Kapoor (actor)
- Sibling
- Rummy Kapoor Pravin Kapoor Renu Kapoor Padmini Kolhapure (actress)
Career Milestones & Awards
1975 — Film (Hindi): - Ranjit Khanal (1975) as Anand Film (Telugu): - Kaliyuga Pandavulu (1986) as Karamchand Film (Bengali): - Badnam (1990) as Keshto Da Film (Bangladeshi): - Eri Naam Dosti (2001) as Surma Sawdagar Film (Kannada): - Make Up (2002) in a cameo role Film (Assamese): - Priya O Priya (2002) in a supporting role Film (Odia): - Bahudibe Mo Jaga Balia (2003) as Rudra Pratap Rai Film (Bhojpuri): - Hum Hain Hero Hindustani (2009) as a broker Film (Marathi): - Aika Dajiba (2010) as Khanna Film (Malayalam): - Oru Marubhoomikkadha (2011) Hosle The Boss Film (Nepali): - Pratikar (2011) as a broker Film (Punjabi): - Marriage Da Garriage (2014) in a supporting role
Notable Works & Projects
Satte Pe Satta (1982) Hero (1983) Ghar Ek Mandir (1984) ChaalBaaz (1989) Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) Raja Babu (1994) Andaz Apna Apna (1994) Coolie No. 1 (1995) Judwaa (1997) Gunda (1998) Hungama (2003) Malamaal Weekly (2006) Chup Chup Ke (2006) Bhaga
Satte Pe Satta (1982) Hero (1983) Ghar Ek Mandir (1984) ChaalBaaz (1989) Baaghi: A Rebel for Love (1990) Raja Babu (1994) Andaz Apna Apna (1994) Coolie No. 1 (1995) Judwaa (1997) Gunda (1998) Hungama (2003) Malamaal Weekly (2006) Chup Chup Ke (2006) Bhagam Bhag (2006) De Dana Dan (2009) Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016)
Awards & Honors
Filmfare Awards 1995: Nominated for Best Comic Actor for the film Andaz Apna Apna 1995: Won Best Comic Actor for Raja Babu 1997: Nominated for Best Comic Actor for the film Loafer 1998: Nominated for Best Comic Actor for the film Judwaa
Filmfare Awards 1995: Nominated for Best Comic Actor for the film Andaz Apna Apna 1995: Won Best Comic Actor for Raja Babu 1997: Nominated for Best Comic Actor for the film Loafer 1998: Nominated for Best Comic Actor for the film Judwaa
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Shakti Kapoor faced expulsion from three schools in his early years due to misconduct. | 2. He had a strong passion for sports and actively participated in cricket for his school and college. | 3. Before entering acting, Shakti Kapoor initially began his professional journey as a model. | 4. Despite his aspiration to begin a travel agency, Shakti Kapoor faced obstacles that hindered this plan. | 5. Sunil Dutt advised Shakti Kapoor to adopt his screen name. | 6. Shakti Kapoor became renowned for his portrayal of negative and comedic characters in Bollywood movies.
