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Anil Kapoor
a.k.a. : Lakkhan, The Anil Kapoor, Mr. Anil ...
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birthdate
December 24, 1959
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birthplace
India
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real name
ANIL KAPOOR
Anil Kapoor, known for his trademark moustache, has been a part of Bollywood for thirty years now. His crest of success rose highest in the eighties. He's also a producer and is the director of Asian Academy of Film and Television, Film City Noida. Kapoor was born on the 24th December 1959 in Chembur,Mumbai to Surinder and Nirmal. The former was actor Shammi Kapoor's secretary who went on to produce films. His brother is well known producer Boney Kapoor married to actress Sridevi. His younger brother Sanjay Kapoor is also an actor. His sister's husband is Sandeep Marwah of the Marwah Films and Video Studios. Kapoor as a child, a film buff that he was, got a chance to act in a Shammi Kapoor starrer Tu Payal Mein Geet, which never saw light. He studied at the Our Lady Of Perpetual Succor School and later joined Xavier College which he left mid-way as he was not inclined to attend classes. Soon he enrolled in Roshan Taneja's Acting School and has been going strong since. He married Sunitha Bhambhani in 1984 a...
Anil Kapoor, known for his trademark moustache, has been a part of Bollywood for thirty years now. His crest of success rose highest in the eighties. He's also a producer and is the director of Asian Academy of Film and Television, Film City Noida. Kapoor was born on the 24th December 1959 in Chembur,Mumbai to Surinder and Nirmal. The former was actor Shammi Kapoor's secretary who went on to produce films. His brother is well known producer Boney Kapoor married to actress Sridevi. His younger brother Sanjay Kapoor is also an actor. His sister's husband is Sandeep Marwah of the Marwah Films and Video Studios. Kapoor as a child, a film buff that he was, got a chance to act in a Shammi Kapoor starrer Tu Payal Mein Geet, which never saw light. He studied at the Our Lady Of Perpetual Succor School and later joined Xavier College which he left mid-way as he was not inclined to attend classes. Soon he enrolled in Roshan Taneja's Acting School and has been going strong since. He married Sunitha Bhambhani in 1984 and has three children Sonam, Rhea and Harsh. His oldest daughter Sonam Kapoor made her debut with Saawariya in 2007. His wife Sunitha is a model turned jewelry designer.
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filmography
- 1970s
- 1980s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- 2010s
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Shootout At Wadala
Various
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Race 2
As Inspector Robert D'costa
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Tezz
As Arjun
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Mission: Impossible -...
As Brij Nath
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Power
Actor
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No Problem
Various
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trivia
National Award 2001 for his performance in Pukar (2000).
Brother-in-law of actress Sridevi. Used to live in Chembur, Bombay.
Brother of Boney Kapoor, the Kapoor family used to live in Maitri Colony, Chembur, Bombay, Maharashtra, India.
Son of film producer Surinder Kapoor
He is the director of Asian Academy of film and television film city noida which conducts film degree programs and is rated as top 10 in the world
Daughter's name is Sonam Kapoor. She is made her debut in 'Sanjay Leela Bhansali''s Saawariya with Ranbir Kapoor as her co-star.
Anil Kapoor shaved-off his mustache while filming 'Lamhe' (1991). As of 2007, it remains the only film where Anil can be seen without a mustache.
awards
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Welcome
Best Supporting Actor ( Filmfare Award - 2008 ) (Nominated)
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No Entry
Best Actor in a Comic Role ( Filmfare Award - 2006 ) (Nominated)
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Pukar
Best Actor ( National Award - 2001 ) (Winner)
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Pukar
Best Actor ( Filmfare Award - 2001 ) (Nominated)
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Taal
Best Supporting Actor ( Filmfare Award - 2000 ) (Winner)
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Virasat
Best Actor - Critics ( Filmfare Award - 1998 ) (Winner)
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1942 A Love Story
Best Actor ( Filmfare Award - 1995 ) (Nominated)
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Beta
Best Actor ( Filmfare Award - 1993 ) (Winner)
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Tezaab
Best Actor ( Filmfare Award - 1989 ) (Winner)
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Mashaal
Best Supporting Actor ( Filmfare Award - 1985 ) (Winner)
