Shahid Kapoor is a talented Indian actor who has proven his versatility in Bollywood with different star roles. The handsome actor is very popular for his chocolate boy look and natural charm.
Biography of Shahid Kapoor (Age)
Shahid Kapoor was born on February 25, 1981 in New York.Delhi to Indian actor Pankaj Kapoor and actress-dancer Neelima Azeem. Kapoor did not have a smooth childhood as his parents divorced when he was just three years old.
After the divorce, Shahid stayed with his mother in New Delhi while his father moved to Mumbai and married Supriya Pathak in 1989. His mother, Neelima, also remarried twice after their separation, first to the actor Rajesh Khattar, then with Indian classical singer Raza Ali Khan.
In New Delhi, Kapoor also lived with his grandparents, but at age ten he finally moved to Mumbai with his mother for greener pastures. According to the records, the Indian actor was a student of the Gyan Bharati school. He also attended Rajhansh Vidyalaya in Mumbai before continuing his education at Mithibai College, Mumbai.
Career
Shahid always had a passion for dance from a very early age, he pursued his dreams by enrolling in the Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts (SDIPA). While working as a counselor at the institute, he began his career with appearances in music videos and commercials.
Shahid appeared in his first commercial at After being scouted at an audition, he worked on a Pepsi commercial alongside Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Kajol. Kit-Kat, Close Up, Onida, Ala Bleach, Fuji Film and Clinic All Clear are some of the other brands he has featured in their advertisements. He also starred in a music video for the group Aryans, where he met his college sweetheart, Hrishita Bhatt.
His Bollywood debut was a lead role that won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He received several accolades for his performance in the 2003 romantic comedy film Ishq Vishk. Some awards he won for the hitfilm included: IIFA Awards: Best Male Debut, Stardust Awards: Superstar of Tomorrow – Male, Hero Honda Star Screen Awards: Star Star Most Promising Newcomer – Male, Sansui Awards: Best Male , Zee Cine Awards: Best Male. He is also a recipient of Blistex Awards: Blistex Best Lips – Male (2005) and Sports World Award: Jodi of the Year for Vivah.
His roles in Jab We Met and Kaminey earned him a nomination for the Best Actor Filmfare award. He also won Best Actor for Haider and the 60th Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. Most recently, Shahid starred in the film Padmaavat, a performance which won him the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for Best Actor. He remains one of Bollywood’s most popular stars.
Shahid Kapoor’s wife, daughter and brother
It is known that Shahid has two brothers, Ishaan Khattar and Ruhaan Kapoor. These are not his only siblings, the actor is also the brother of a sister called Sanah Kapoor.
As one of the most charming and eligible Bollywood graduates, Shahid Kapoor has had relationships with some of India’s biggest celebrities such as actress Kareena Kapoor, Sania Mirza, Priyanka Chopra and Mira Rajput.
In June 2015, Shahid surprised many when he tied the knot with Delhi-based girl Mira Rajput, who is 14 years younger than him. Mira was at the time a student at Lady Shriram College, Delhi University. The happy couple welcomed their first child, Misha, in August 2016 and are expecting their second baby.
Height, body features and other facts
The talented actor who is Hindu by religion is 5 feet 8 inches (174 cm) tall and weighs 70 kg (154 lbs). His measurements are: Chest – 42 inches, Waist – 30 inches and Biceps – 15 inches. Kapoor’s hair and eyes are black and dark brown respectively.
Shahid Kapoor is a vegetarian, a decision influenced by the book “Life is Fair” by Brian Hines. He enjoys reading, dancing, traveling and collecting watches. His car collection includes the Porsche Cayenne GTS, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, Jaguar XKR-S and Range Rover Vogue. He also has collections of bikes like Harley Davidson Fat Boy and Yamaha MT-01.
His favorite actors are Aamir Khan, Pankaj Kapur, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Tom Cruise. Shahid has an active social media life with a huge fanbase. At the time of writing, he has over 15 million followers on Facebook, over 12 million on Twitter, and over 11 million on Instagram.