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Shahid Kapoor is an Indian film actor

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BirthdayFebruary 25, 1981
NationalityIndian
FamousDancers, Film & Theater Personalities, Actors
SpousesMira Rajput (m. 2015)
SiblingsIshaan Khattar
Known asShahid Khattar, Shahid Kapur
Universities
  • Mithibai College
Birth PlaceNew Delhi, India
Height174
GenderMale
FatherPankaj Kapur
MotherNeelima Azeem
Net Worth$28 million as of Dec 31,2016
Sun SignPisces
Born inNew Delhi, India
Famous asActor, Dancer
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Who is Shahid Kapoor?

Shahid Kapoor is an Indian film actor, who is popularly known as the chocolate boy of Bollywood. Along with a few music video appearances and advertisement campaigns, he has an extensive filmography which includes some of his spectacular performances in films like ‘Haider’, ‘Kaminey’, ‘Jab We Met’ and ‘Udta Punjab’. From being a background dancer in movies like ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’ and ‘Taal’ to ruling the film industry, Shahid has come a long way. In fact, he is currently one of the most sought-after actors in Bollywood. As an actor, he is known for his versatility and his amazing ability to perform a variety of roles with precision. Kapoor has had a fluctuating film career but he remains one of the most popular film stars in India. He has received three Filmfare Awards for his endeavours. Besides acting, Shahid has hosted award ceremonies, and has appeared as a judge on the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded'.

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Childhood & Early Life

Shahid Kapoor was born Shahid Khattar on 25 February 1981 in Delhi. He is the son of veteran actors, Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem.

He has two brothers, Ishaan Khattar and Ruhaan Kapoor and one sister, Sarah Kapoor. When Shahid was three years old, his parents separated, and Shahid stayed back with Neelima.

He studied at Gyan Bharati School till class 4, before he was shifted to Rajhans Vidyalaya in Mumbai, where he moved to live with his step-mother, Supriya Pathak. He developed a passion for dancing at a very young age.

Beseeched by his passion, Shahid joined Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts (SDIPA). He enjoyed fame at a young age when he got featured in Aryan band’s song video, ‘Aankhon Mein Tera hi chehra’.

Post the release of the video, Shahid developed an interest in acting. He appeared as a background dancer in ‘Taal’ & ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’. Later, he did a few commercials for brands like Pepsi, after being spotted in an audition.

Career

Shahid’s first screen appearance was in a commercial for a health drink when he was 11 years old. Years later, he appeared in a Pepsi commercial with Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and Kajol.

He got noticed for the first time when he did a music video for the band, Aryans. But even after that, Shahid faced rejections because of his lean structure and boyish looks.

Shahid made his acting debut in 2003 with the film ‘Ishq Vishk’ and won a Filmfare Award under the category ‘Best Male Debut’ for his performance. After the film’s release, Shahid became the chocolate lover boy of tinsel town. At many events, his mannerisms as an actor were even compared to that of the King of Romance, Shahrukh Khan.

From 2003 to 2006, almost all his films bombed at the box office. After the failure of films like ‘Dil Maange More’, ‘Waah Life ho to Aisi’ and ‘Fida’, Shahid was seen as a one film wonder.

He bounced back with two back-to-back hits, ‘Vivah’ and ‘Jab We Met’ in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Both the films fetched him awards and nominations. During this period, Shahid took up robust and meatier roles in an attempt to break his chocolate boy image.

In 2009, he was seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s film ‘Kaminey’. Shahid surprised the critics with his unusual role in the film. His performance was considered as his best till date.

He was paired opposite Sonam Kapoor in Pankaj Kapoor’s directorial debut, ‘Mausam’. The film crashed at the box-office. Once again, his stardom which he gained after ‘Kaminey’, started fading.

Vishal Bharadwaj then presented him with one of the most important films of his career. They both collaborated again in the 2011 film ‘Haider’, a brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare's ‘Hamlet’. Vishal’s ability to bring out the best from his actors went in favor of Shahid.

In 2016 came the most controversial movie of his career, ‘Udta Punjab’. Being in the news for all the wrong reasons, the film was initially banned for its violent and abusive content. The flick was also in the news because it extensively displayed drug consumption in different parts of Punjab.

After all the fuss, the film reached the audience, and even though Alia Bhatt outshined him in the movie, Shahid was a treat to watch as a cynical drug addict rockstar.

Shahid Kapoor will be seen as the Rana of Mewar, Raja Rawal Ratan Singh in Bhansali’s upcoming movie ‘Padmavati’. The movie also stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

Films

Ishq Vishk – After a series of rejections, Shahid stepped into acting with this Ken Ghosh directed romantic flick. Shahid played a popular college boy, Rajeev, who is smitten by the new hottie in college, Alisha. Released on 9 May 2003, this film was a treat to the college crowd.

Vivah – This romantic drama directed by Sooraj Barjatya proved to be fruitful for Shahid’s career. His on-screen chemistry with Amrita Rao was already a hit, thanks to ‘Ishq Vishk’, and this film proved successful for both of them. Based on the journey from engagement to marriage, this movie was the highest-grossing Hindi film at that point in time. The film hit the theatres on 10 November, 2006.

Jab We Met – Another feather was added to his crown through this Imtiaz Ali directed flick. Paired opposite Kareena Kapoor, Shahid’s performance was appreciated by the critics. The story revolves around a depressed and failed businessman, Aditya Kashyap, who later becomes a lively person after bumping into a talkative and bubbly Sikh girl, Geet. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews after it dropped into theatres on 26 October, 2007.

Kaminey – Shahid wowed the audience with two contrasting characters that he played in this dark comedy. The movie saw him in a double role, portraying the characters of lisping Charlie and stammering Guddu. He, effortlessly and successfully, did justice to both the characters. His acting in the film was highly appreciated. The highlight of the film was his perfectly toned body which was evident right from the promos. ‘Kaminey’ was released in theatres on 14 August, 2009.

Haider – The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’, and was shot in the breathtaking valley of Kashmir. Intense bold look and bloodshot eyes are the characteristics of Haider. The movie narrates the story of Haider, played by Shahid, who finds out that his peace-loving, life-saving doctor father has been arrested by the Indian Army. Post its release on 2 October 2014, Shahid won many accolades for his spectacular performance.

Udta Punjab – This film created a stir in Shahid’s career as it was blocked by the Censor Board. After becoming prey to video piracy, the film was finally shown green signal on 17 June, 2016. Shahid’s role as the rock star Tommy Singh was much appreciated and his power-packed performance kept the audience glued till the end.

Awards & Achievements

Filmfare Award (2004) – Shahid won his first award under Best Male Debut category for ‘Ishq Vishk’.

IIFA Award (2008) – He received the Best Actor award for ‘Jab We Met’.

Rajiv Gandhi Award (2009) – Shahid was honored with this prestigious award for his remarkable work in ‘Kaminey’.

Filmfare Best Actor Award (2015) – For ‘Haider’, Shahid won the Best Actor award.

Personal Life

Shahid's first love was Hrishita Bhatt, with whom he was seen in the Aryans' music video. After his break-up with Hrishita, he started dating Kareena Kapoor after they met during the making of ‘Fida’.

Shahid and Kareena parted ways during the filming of ‘Jab We Met’. Thereafter, the actor was linked with many actresses like Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan and Amrita Rao.

Shahid Kapoor finally had an arranged marriage with Mira Rajput, who is 13 years younger to him, on 7 July 2015. The couple is blessed with a daughter, Misha Kapoor, born in 2016.

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Shahid Kapoor's awards

YearNameAward

Other

0Screen Award for Best Actor
0IIFA Award for Best Actor
0Screen Award for Jodi No. 1
0Guild Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
0IIFA Fresh Face of the Year Award
0Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male
0Stardust Award for Best Actor in a Drama
0IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male
0Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut
0Stardust Award for Editor's Choice - Best Actor
0Life OK Screen Hero Award
0BIG Star Most Entertaining Film Actor – Male
0Star Guild Award for Heartthrob of the year - Male
0ITA Award for Best Anchor - Music & Film Based Show
0Filmfare Award for Best Actor
0 Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut
0 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor

Shahid Kapoor biography timelines

  • // 25th Feb 1981
    Shahid Kapoor was born Shahid Khattar on 25 February 1981 in Delhi. He is the son of veteran actors, Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem.
  • // 2003
    Shahid made his acting debut in 2003 with the film ‘Ishq Vishk’ and won a Filmfare Award under the category ‘Best Male Debut’ for his performance. After the film’s release, Shahid became the chocolate lover boy of tinsel town. At many events, his mannerisms as an actor were even compared to that of the King of Romance, Shahrukh Khan.
  • // 2003 To 2006
    From 2003 to 2006, almost all his films bombed at the box office. After the failure of films like ‘Dil Maange More’, ‘Waah Life ho to Aisi’ and ‘Fida’, Shahid was seen as a one film wonder.
  • // 9th May 2003
    Ishq Vishk – After a series of rejections, Shahid stepped into acting with this Ken Ghosh directed romantic flick. Shahid played a popular college boy, Rajeev, who is smitten by the new hottie in college, Alisha. Released on 9 May 2003, this film was a treat to the college crowd.
  • // 2004
    Filmfare Award (2004) – Shahid won his first award under Best Male Debut category for ‘Ishq Vishk’.
  • // 2006 To 2007
    He bounced back with two back-to-back hits, ‘Vivah’ and ‘Jab We Met’ in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Both the films fetched him awards and nominations. During this period, Shahid took up robust and meatier roles in an attempt to break his chocolate boy image.
  • // 10th Nov 2006
    Vivah – This romantic drama directed by Sooraj Barjatya proved to be fruitful for Shahid’s career. His on-screen chemistry with Amrita Rao was already a hit, thanks to ‘Ishq Vishk’, and this film proved successful for both of them. Based on the journey from engagement to marriage, this movie was the highest-grossing Hindi film at that point in time. The film hit the theatres on 10 November, 2006.
  • // 26th Oct 2007
    Jab We Met – Another feather was added to his crown through this Imtiaz Ali directed flick. Paired opposite Kareena Kapoor, Shahid’s performance was appreciated by the critics. The story revolves around a depressed and failed businessman, Aditya Kashyap, who later becomes a lively person after bumping into a talkative and bubbly Sikh girl, Geet. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews after it dropped into theatres on 26 October, 2007.
  • // 2008
    IIFA Award (2008) – He received the Best Actor award for ‘Jab We Met’.
  • // 2009
    In 2009, he was seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s film ‘Kaminey’. Shahid surprised the critics with his unusual role in the film. His performance was considered as his best till date.
  • // 2009
    Rajiv Gandhi Award (2009) – Shahid was honored with this prestigious award for his remarkable work in ‘Kaminey’.
  • // 14th Aug 2009
    Kaminey – Shahid wowed the audience with two contrasting characters that he played in this dark comedy. The movie saw him in a double role, portraying the characters of lisping Charlie and stammering Guddu. He, effortlessly and successfully, did justice to both the characters. His acting in the film was highly appreciated. The highlight of the film was his perfectly toned body which was evident right from the promos. ‘Kaminey’ was released in theatres on 14 August, 2009.
  • // 2011
    Vishal Bharadwaj then presented him with one of the most important films of his career. They both collaborated again in the 2011 film ‘Haider’, a brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare's ‘Hamlet’. Vishal’s ability to bring out the best from his actors went in favor of Shahid.
  • // 2nd Oct 2014
    Haider – The film is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’, and was shot in the breathtaking valley of Kashmir. Intense bold look and bloodshot eyes are the characteristics of Haider. The movie narrates the story of Haider, played by Shahid, who finds out that his peace-loving, life-saving doctor father has been arrested by the Indian Army. Post its release on 2 October 2014, Shahid won many accolades for his spectacular performance.
  • // 2015
    Filmfare Best Actor Award (2015) – For ‘Haider’, Shahid won the Best Actor award.
  • // 7th Jul 2015 To 2016
    Shahid Kapoor finally had an arranged marriage with Mira Rajput, who is 13 years younger to him, on 7 July 2015. The couple is blessed with a daughter, Misha Kapoor, born in 2016.
  • // 2016
    In 2016 came the most controversial movie of his career, ‘Udta Punjab’. Being in the news for all the wrong reasons, the film was initially banned for its violent and abusive content. The flick was also in the news because it extensively displayed drug consumption in different parts of Punjab.
  • // 17th Jun 2016
    Udta Punjab – This film created a stir in Shahid’s career as it was blocked by the Censor Board. After becoming prey to video piracy, the film was finally shown green signal on 17 June, 2016. Shahid’s role as the rock star Tommy Singh was much appreciated and his power-packed performance kept the audience glued till the end.

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