Kapoor, Anil-actor

Born On 24 Dec, 1959 at 12 Noon

Anil Kapoor (born 24 December 1959) is an Indian actor and film producer who works primarily in Hindi films, and also acted in international films and television series.^[1] In a career spanning over 40 years as an actor and as a producer since 2005, Kapoor has appeared in more than 100 films. Recognised for his main roles in multiple iconic, popular and cult films, he has received several accolades including two National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards.

Born in Bombay to film producer Surinder Kapoor, he made his Bollywood debut with a small role in the romance Hamare Tumhare (1979) and then appeared in the Telugu film Vamsa Vruksham (1980). Kapoor’s career saw a turning point through his breakout role in the action drama Mashaal (1984). His biggest hits during the 80s decade as a lead actor include Meri Jung (1985), Karma (1986), Mr. India (1987), Tezaab (1988), Ram Lakhan (1989) and Parinda (1989). He went on to become a highly profitable Bollywood star in the next 3 decades with lead roles in the top-grossing films Lamhe (1991), Laadla (1994), Judaai (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999), Biwi No. 1 (1999), No Entry (2005), Welcome (2007), Race (2008), Race 2 (2013), Welcome Back (2015), Race 3 (2018), Total Dhamaal (2019) and Malang (2020). He received critical acclaim for his performances in Beta (1992), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Trimurti (1995), Virasat (1997), Taal (1999), Pukar (2000), Lajja (2001), Nayak (2001) and Dil Dhadakne Do (2015).

Kapoor’s first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle‘s Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which he shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.^[3] His performance in the eighth season of the action series 24 generated rave reviews from the American press.^[4][5] Globally, Kapoor is one of the most recognised Indian film actors.^[6]

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