Kunal Kapoor

Actor

Date of birth:

18 Oct 1975

Height:

6' 2"

Spouse:

Bunty Aur Babli 2

(19 Nov 2021)

Actor

Business Man 2

Ankahi Kahaniya

(17 Sep 2021)

Actor

Koi Jaane Na

(2 Apr 2021)

Actor

Kabir Kapoor

Noblemen

(28 Jun 2019)

Actor

Murli

Devadas

(27 Sep 2018)

Actor

David

Gold

(15 Aug 2018)

Actor

Samrat

Raag Desh

(28 Jul 2017)

Actor

Shah Nawaz Khan

White Shirt

(20 Feb 2017)

Actor

Aveek

Dear Zindagi

(25 Nov 2016)

Actor

Raghuvendra

Kaun Kitney Paani Mein

(28 Aug 2015)

Actor

Raj

Kaun Kitney Panee Mein

(28 Aug 2015)

Actor

Raj

Actor

Omi Khurana

Don 2

(23 Dec 2011)

Actor

Sameer Ali

Lamhaa

(16 Jul 2010)

Actor

Aatif Hussain

Welcome to Sajjanpur

(19 Sep 2008)

Actor

(Banshi)

Bachna Ae Haseeno

(15 Aug 2008)

Actor

Joginder Singh Ahluwalia

Aaja Nachle

(30 Nov 2007)

Actor

Imran

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag

(12 Oct 2007)

Actor

Vivaan

Hattrick

(16 Mar 2007)

Actor

Sarbjeet Singh - Saby

Rang De Basanti

(26 Jan 2006)

Actor

Aslam

Meenaxi

(2 Apr 2004)

Actor

Kameshwar

Ajooba

(12 Apr 1991)

Executive Producer

Awards

News

Olympics Day 2023: Bollywood movies showcasing India at multi-sport extravaganza

22 Jun 2023

1. GoldThe untold and hidden narrative of Tapan Das, the man responsible for independent India's first gold medal in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Das, the assistant manager of India's first national hockey team, was played by Akshay Kumar. Helmed by Reema Kagti the film also starred Kunal Kapoor, Mouni Roy and Sunny Singh in the lead roles.2. Bhaag Milkha BhaagFarhan Akhtar portrayed the role of the 'Flying Sikh' of India, Milkha Singh in his biography 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.' The narrative centred around Singh's journey to become a world-renowned sprinter and Olympian despite financial and societal challenges. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film received massive responses from the fans and also starred Sonam Kapoor in a pivotal role.3. Mary KomDirected by Omung Kumar, the film starred Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. She portrayed the role of boxing champion Mary Kom, from Manipur. She faught with her ex-wrestler father and society standards in order to win the 2012 Summer Olympics despite all obstacles. The film also starred Darshan Kumaar in the lead role.4. SainaThe film was based on the life of Olympic medalist shuttler, Saina Nehwal which featured Parineeti Chopra in the lead role. Directed by Amole Gupte, the film portrayed the story of the first Indian badminton player to have won an Olympic medal is told in the biopic.5. SultanDirected by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film featured superstar Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles and was declared a blockbuster. The film was a fiction, and the story of 'Sultan' does showcased how the desi pehelwans compete.

Kareena, Saif step out for family dinner with Karsma Kapoor, pics go viral

3 Jun 2023

Mumbai-based paps clicked them while they were exiting a restaurant.They all were seen laughing before parting ways. All were dressed in casuals.Kareena opted for a white kurta, black trousers and matching sandals.Saif was seen in a black shirt and denims. Karisma wore a black top, a beige skirt and black heels. Kunal Kapoor was seen in a blue kurta and pyjama.Karisma took to Instagram Stories and shared a few pictures form her family dinner.She shared a photo of a ramen bowl and tagged the restaurant. Karisma also added the hashtag--Lolo loves. The actor also posted a mirror selfie as she posed inside a lift. She wrote, along with the picture, "Liftie after long."Meanwhile, on the work front, Kareena will be seen sharing screen space with Kriti Sanon, Tabu and Diljit Dosanjh in 'The Crew'.It is a story of three women and is touted as a laugh-riot, set against the backdrop of the struggling airline industry. However, their destinies lead to some unwarranted situations and they get caught in a web of lies. The film is produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor. Rajesh Krishnan is directing it.Saif has 'Adipurush' in his kitty. The film will see Saif in the role of Ravana.Karisma has 'Brown' and 'Murder Mubarak' in her kitty.

Solid step: Kunal Kapoor hails Delhi HC order asking YouTube to remove fake news about Abhishek Bachchan's daughter

20 Apr 2023

He wrote, "This is a solid and strong step by Abhishek Bachchan. I am sure this wil set a precedent. People need to be held accountable for misinformation they put out."After reviewing the detailed submissions, Justice C Harishankar issued summons to Google LLC and several entities operating channels on YouTube. The bench, while issuing interim directions said, Google LLC is duty-bound in law to ensure strict compliance with the entire statutory regime relating to intermediaries with which it is governed which includes IT Rules 2021.The bench also directed the Centre, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), to ensure disabling of access to block access to content uploaded by defendants -- Bollywood Time, Bollywood Chingari, Bolly Station HD, Bollywood Station, Bollywood Shine, Bolly Pakora, Bolly Samosa, Bolly ocean and Hollywood Stars as well as to any other similar videos or clips containing similar content on the plaintiff bringing it to their notice.Court further said if the plaintiff (Abhishek Bachchan) brings to Google's notice any other video uploaded on the YouTube platform, pertaining to the physical health of Aaradhya, it will immediately proceed to take down the said URL.The suit stated that videos circulated on various entities operating channels on YouTube, are absolutely false.The defendants have not obtained any consent nor have any right or license to use the Plaintiffs' images or provide news to the public regarding Aaradhya 's health or other aspects of the personal and private life of the plaintiff and other members of the Bachchan family. The suit stated that it was being filed on account of the violation of the right to privacy of the plaintiffs, especially the plaintiff (Aaradhya Bachchan) who is a minor child, aged just 11, and whose mental and physical well-being stands to suffer grave harm if such videos and content continue to be accessible to the public.The plaintiff (Aaradhya Bachchan) is in good health, has not been hospitalised, and was very much in public events with her mother, at the time of the creation or uploading of such videos, stated the suit.

Hotness alert! Pictures of Hrithik flaunting ripped abs break the internet

2 Jan 2023

"Alright. Let's go. #2023," he captioned the post, leaving everyone in awe of his physique.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan)"Damn," fashion stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania commented.Actor Kunal Kapoor dropped a string of fire emojis in the comment section."Raising the Bar always," actor Jibraan Khan commented.Meanwhile, on the work front, Hrithik will be seen in director Siddharth Anand's next aerial action thriller film 'Fighter' opposite Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor. The film is all set to hit the theatres in January 2024.Hrithik announced Fighter on his birthday last year. He shared a motion poster and wrote, "Presenting a glimpse of the MARFLIX vision as Fighter! Looking forward to my first flight alongside the exceptional Deepika Padukone. All buckled up for this Siddharth Anand joyride."Hrithik also has 'Krrish 4' in his kitty.

Kunal Kapoor shares throwback picture featuring King Charles III on sets of 'Ahista Ahista'

16 Sep 2022

throwback picture featuring King Charles III from the sets of the film 'Ahista Ahista'.Kunal took to his Instagram handle and posted the picture. In it, a young Charles was seen posing for the camera, with Kunal smiling behind him. The social media post was captioned, "On the set - 1st schedule of my 1st film Ahista Ahista."The social media post garnered 629 likes with several people leaving hearts and clapping emojis in the comments section.King Charles-III was proclaimed as the new monarch of England on Saturday after his mother Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8. Moreover, the national anthem of Britain will now again shift back to "God Save the King" as the British Queen is now no more.Meanwhile, Kunal, who is an actor, film producer, director and advertisement maker, is the son of actors Shashi Kapoor and Jennifer Kendal. During his acting stint, he featured only in a few movies and stopped acting after the release of 'Trikal'. In 2015, he returned to films after 30 years, appearing in 'Singh is Bling' as Amy Jackson's father.Kunal was married to filmmaker Ramesh Sippy's daughter Sheena and they share two children together, a son named Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor, and a daughter named Shaira Kapoor. The duo is now divorced.

Kapoor family remembers late Shashi Kapoor on birth anniversary

19 Mar 2022

Kapoor family shared tributes on social media.Shashi Kapoor's son, Kunal Kapoor, took to his Instagram handle and shared a picture of his father's portrait, clicked along with a glass of drink in his hand."Happy happy b'day," he wrote the caption.Kunal's son Zahan Kapoor shared an adorable picture with his grandfather from his childhood days.He penned the caption, "Happy Birthday Dadaji!"Shashi Kapoor, a Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away in December 2017 at the age of 79 due to liver problems.In a career spanning over four decades, the actor appeared in more than 150 films, including a dozen in English.Kapoor started his career as a child actor in the late 1940s appearing in commercial films including 'Sangram' (1950) and 'Dana Paani' (1953). He worked in four Hindi films as a child artiste from 1948 to 1954.His first leading role was in the award-winning 1961 'Dharmputra', directed by Yash Chopra, which was one of the first Indian features to deal with partition.Shashi Kapoor has also worked with superstar Amitabh Bachchan in hits like 'Jab Jab Phool Khile' (1965), 'Deewar' (1975), 'Kabhie Kabhie' (1976), 'Trishul' (1978) and 'Namak Halal' (1982).

Kunal Kapoor and his wife Naina Bachchan welcome their first child- a baby boy

31 Jan 2022

Actor Kunal Kapoor and his wife Naina Bachchan have welcomed their first child, a son, on Monday. The actor took to his social media handle to share the joyful news."To all our well-wishers, Naina and I are overjoyed to share that we have become proud parents to a beautiful baby boy. We thank God for our abundant blessings, Kunal shared. Congratulatory messages poured in for the couple as soon as he made the announcement. Reacting to the news, Hrithik Roshan dropped red hearts and wrote, "From hrithik machu.". Sussanne Khan too dropped red heart and several happy emojis and wrote, "bigggesttt congratulations kuns n nains.. u are gonna be incredible parents".

Gul Panag, Kalki Koechlin, Chitrangada Singh and Kunal Kapoor will feature in OYOs new brand campaign

22 Jan 2022

Ringing in the new year, leading, new age technology platform empowering the global hospitality ecosystem, OYO, today launched a multi-film brand campaign that will be visible across television, social media, OTT platforms, etc through January and February. OYO has released three films that feature several renowned new age actors such as Gul Panag, Kalki Koechlin, Chitrangada Singh, and Kunal Kapoor, who bring to life the many day-to-day stories of travellers. Over the pandemic years, travelers not just in India but across the world have adapted and evolved their travel habits and preferences. Travellers now place higher trust and confidence in brands that provide flexibility and personalization. With this insight at the heart of its brand campaign, OYO aims to spread awareness about the key features of the OYO App.The first film highlights the benefits of the Nearby feature. OYOs deep presence across India, and in 35 countries around the world, allows users to book accommodation on the go with an easy tap on the Nearby icon. The second film is based on the ever-increasing need for flexibility when one travels. The film, therefore, highlights OYOs easy cancellation and refund feature, allowing users to modify bookings before their stay. The third film promotes the Search the view feature, which lets users discover stays according to any search keywords including the view, be it by the beach, the hills, near the market, close to the airport, or even a golf course view. Throughout the brand campaign, OYO showcases a diverse customer base, catering to families, discerning travellers, and groups of friends.The first film, Assi reach gaye? features Gul Panag. The film features a familys road trip. Keeping with her real-life personality, Gul portrays the role of a confident and adventure-seeking mom, taking the lead at the drivers seat. The film showcases the many stages of the journey, starting with the child enjoying the views of the scenic hills, turning to boredom, and finally to restlessness after spending hours in the car. Hereon, the film captures the many quirks of a now impatient 3-4 year old child, who incessantly nudges his mom from the backseat with the engjabi words Assi reach gaye? (Have we reached?). At this point, the now anxious couple realize that they have a long journey ahead of them, with over eight more hours to go. Everyone has had enough of the journey. While on the road, Gul turns to the OYO App, taps on the Nearby feature, and hits the book button. The film highlights the tagline, Need a time out? Find a stay nearby.OYOs brand campaign continues with two more films. The second features Kalki Koechlin and a group of friends chilling by a lake. And a third with Chitrangada Singh and Kunal Kapoor in the lead at a golf course. Speaking on the brand campaign, Mayur Hola, Head of Global Brand - OYO said, OYO truly believes that progress is for everyone. No matter who you are, where youre from, or where youre headed, were all looking to evolve in our lives. Thats the spirit OYO embodies and supports. You could be experiencing a hotel for the first time. You could be relying on a safe and sanitised stay as you go about your 50th sales trip to a faraway place. You could be looking for a beautiful home in Europe, a nice hotel in Bali or a premium stay at Jaipur. Theres an OYO for that. At the core of it all is a simple-to-use app that is backed by some serious tech. An app that enables you to find an OYO right next door, wherever you may be. That helps you keep your plans and life flexible, as we all must today. An app that enables you to step out and reach your next stage of progress. And thats exactly what this campaign is about. It is about the evolution of OYOs customers, our Patrons (our hotel owner partners) and indeed the evolution of OYO into the global tech-hospitality brand that it is today.Commenting on her role in the films, Gul Panag said, Lets face it - Travelling with kids can be super challenging, especially if youre at the wheel all day long, maneuvering across ghats, hills and treacherous roads. And this is just one situation. What if your car breaks down? Or if suddenly travel sickness kicks in? Or if you just love a particular spot along the way? Why wouldnt you want to pull the brakes and enjoy the sunset? And the list could go on and on. I love traveling and the spontaneity that comes along with it. I was super stoked to learn that travellers have an option to discover stays wherever and whenever they wanted to, on their terms. When OYO came to me with the concept of the Nearby feature and the script, it was an easy YES. Because its so relatable. Needless to say, Vishvesh and the entire OYO team were a super fun bunch to work with.The concept of the brand campaign and script of the films have been developed and written by OYOs global in-house brand team. The film is directed by Vishvesh Krishnamoorthy from Corcoise Films, one of Indias biggest production houses founded by Prasoon Pandey. Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy has been a Director at MTV and VH1 with over a dozen PromaxBDA awards to his credit. He's also won a Cannes Lion for directing the documentary series "The Dewarists". He has directed the feature film titled "99 Songs" produced by Two Time Academy Award winner A R Rahman, a dozen music videos and over 150 television commercials. Some notable advertising work includes Satyamev Jayate (feat Aamir Khan), Bournvita, Fastrack, Swiggy, Gpay, 7Up, Tata sky, LivSpace, Perfetti (mentos & Center fresh) and more.OYO launched the brand campaign during the India VS South Africa ODI matches on TV. The OYO brand campaign will be seen in multiple channels across GEC, News, Infotainment and the Kids genre. OYO will also release the first film across its owned digital and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn. OYO will also feature the campaign on its OYO App, Co-OYO App (for Patrons) and across all, its in-house digital communication mediums with customers, patrons and OYOpreneurs.Interestingly, similar to the role of Gul Panag, Chitrangadha Singh and Kalki Koechlin in the films, OYOs journey with the portrayal of strong women began last year with its In a Long Term Relationship with OYO brand campaign starring Neena Gupta. OYOs 2021 campaign was born out of a simple yet solid insight - women were the key decision-makers when it came to booking a getaway, holiday, or vacation. As per OYOs study, in eight out of ten cases, women drove the conversation and made the final decision around travel. Keeping these findings at the core of the brand campaign, OYO decided to talk to their core customer cohort and decision-maker - women.

Kunal Kapoor represents India at The Tashkent International Film Festival along with other Bollywood actors

29 Sep 2021

Kunal Kapoor has been riding the high horse lately with a successful OTT debut with the show 'The Empire', audiences have showered praises for his performance in the show. Then his second OTT show, Ankahi Kahaniyan premiered for which also he was lauded in abundance.Kunal is currently in Tashkent, representing India and the Bollywood industry at the Tashkent International Film Festival with other actors. Going international, the actor will be in the company of some really great actors like Huma Qureshi, Kunal Kapoor, Aditi Rao Hydari, Gulshan Grover, Richa Chadha, and Boman Irani. The film festival is a 2-3 day affair, where Kunal along with other actors from Bollywood are invited.On the work front, Kunal has some unannounced projects that he is currently working on. The actor will soon also be announcing his debut production venture, with which he will be presenting Shiva Keshavan, a much-anticipated biopic. Kunal also believes in philanthropic work and is the founder of Ketto, an NGO.

Kunal Kapoor to launch his own production house with the story of Indias Winter Olympian, Shiva Keshavan

24 Sep 2021

Rang De Basanti fame Kunal Kapoor is all set to launch his own production house and the actor has also selected the story he wants to tell through it, first.In a recent interview with a leading daily, Kunal revealed the news saying, "I've been writing stories since my days as an assistant director. And I would love to bring those stories to life not only as an actor but also as a producer and director. As an actor, you have little control over what stories you get a chance to tell. You can only choose from what you are offered and you're part of someone else's vision. But as a producer, you have a chance to bring your own vision to life."Ive spent the last couple of years developing some scripts for my production house and Im excited to bring my vision to the screen. As an actor you are part of someone elses vision, as a producer and writer you get a chance to put your own vision out thereKunal Kapoor will be working on the biopic of Shiva Keshavan, a six-time Winter Olympian and the first Indian representative to compete in luge at the Winter Olympic Games also known as, 'India's Fastest Man on Ice.'Talking about why he selected this story to tell, Kunal says, "He is an amazing athlete. What drew me to Shiva Keshavan was not only the fact that he has represented India in the Olympics six times, but that it was also a story about the spirit of India and the incredible things we manage to achieve with limited resources. It's a story of resilience and the path less taken; it's also a celebration of our culture and diversity."After The Empire, Kunal Kapoor was seen in Ankahi Kahaniyaan. Reflecting on that, Kunal Kapoor shared, "As an actor, its very satisfying to have your work reach out to so many people globally with OTT platforms. Ive had two releases on different platforms in the last couple of weeks. I am just so overwhelmed with the kind of love I have been getting for The Empire till now. And happy that people are enjoying my work in Ankahi Kahaniyaan as well. Shooting during the pandemic has been very challenging, but the reactions we have got have made it all worth it."Kunal Kapoor has donned many hats, working on various projects in different capacities. He will be seen in the capacity of an actor in the upcoming show, The Empire, he is writing an unannounced project while the co-founder of Ketto has also now announced his production venture.