Anil Kapoor Birthday Special: There may be many Kapoors in the Indian film industry, but this Kapoor has maintained his status so well, not only in bollywood but hollywood also. Birthday man Anil Kapoor turns 60 today but doesn’t look any bit close to his age!! While he is having a baller time in London, we’re sitting here reminiscing the day he had an undercut.
Anil Kapoor Birthday Special: Anil Kapoor is 60, Really!!
Anil Kapoor is one of those few actors who have ruled the industry for decades. He still is going neck to neck with today’s generation of heroes, matching up with their energy levels. Anil has been someone who has not just performed well in romantic leads, but also in action avatar and various other character roles.
Here are some famous dialogues and facts about Anil Kapoor:
1. Anil Kapoor was born in Chembur to producer Surinder Kapoor and Nirmal Kapoor. His elder brother Boney Kapoor is a film producer and younger brother Sanjay is also an actor-producer. He also has a sister.
2. Anil Kapoor did his schooling from Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School and then joined St Xavier’s College. He also tried to get an admission in the Film and Television Institute, Pune, but he failed the written test.
3. Like his professional career, Anil’s personal life too has been a pleasant journey so far. In 1984, he met Sunita Bhambhani, a beautiful model whom he got married to. The couple has three children, two daughters – Sonam and Rhea and a son Harshwardhan Kapoor.Sonam has found her footing in Bollywood as an actor while Rhea is an accomplished director. Harshvardhan made his Bollywood debut with filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya, this year.
4. Iconic things famous about Anil Kapoor- The iconic muchay aka Moustache, Signature dance step, The memorable Dialogue, Forever Young and Stylish, Family Forever.
5. His Bollywood debut went unnoticed with Humhare Tumhare, his first lead role in Woh Saat Din in 1983, marked the entry of a promising star in the film industry.
6. During the 80s, he kept the show going with hits like Saaheb (1985), Janbaaz(1986), Insaaf Ki Awaaz (1986) and Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986).
7. But the real feathers in his cap came with blockbusters such as Meri Jung(1985), Karma (1986), Mr India (1987), Tezaab (1988) and Ram Lakhan (1989).
8. The Nineties were full of ups and downs for Anil Kapoor. The major highlights during this period were Beta (1992) opposite Madhuri Dixit, 1942: A Love Story(1994) opposite Manisha Koirala, and Laadla (1994) with Sridevi.