Aditya Roy Kapur Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Children, Movies
December 10, 2024Aditya Roy Kapur is an accomplished Indian actor who has made a significant mark in the Hindi film industry.
After beginning his career as a VJ, Kapur made his acting debut in the musical drama “London Dreams.”
However, his breakout role in the romance film Aashiqui 2 brought him his first major commercial success.
Kapur’s versatility as an actor was further showcased in the romantic comedy “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” which has become his highest-grossing release.
Profile
- Full Name: Aditya Roy Kapur
- Stage Name: Aditya Roy Kapur
- Born: November 16, 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Birthplace: Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Indian actor
- Height: 1.88 m
- Parents: Kumud Roy Kapur and Salome Roy Kapur
- Siblings: Siddharth Roy Kapur and Kunaal Roy Kapur
- Partner: Ananya Panday (2022–2022)
- Girlfriends: Shraddha Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty, Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, Diva Dhawan, Nidhi Agarwal, Marianna Mukuchyan, and Ahana Deol
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: INR 89 crores (approximately US$11 million)
Early Life And Education
Aditya Roy Kapur was born on November 16, 1985, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. He is the son of Kumud Roy Kapur, who is of Punjabi Hindu descent, and Salome Aaron, of Jewish descent. Kapur was raised practicing Hinduism as his religion.
Kapur is the youngest of three siblings. His older brothers are Siddharth Roy Kapur, the former CEO of UTV Motion Pictures, and Kunaal Roy Kapur, an actor.
For his schooling, Kapur attended G.D. Somani Memorial School in Cuffe Parade, where both his siblings had also studied. His mother directed school plays there. Kapur later enrolled in St. Xavier’s College for Class 11, but failed and had to enroll in St. Andrew’s College to avoid losing a year.
He ultimately graduated from St. Xavier’s College, which is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. During his school years, Kapur was interested in becoming a cricketer but quit cricket coaching after the sixth standard.
Career
Aditya Roy Kapur first gained fame as a VJ on the Indian music channel Channel V, where his unique hosting style and comedic timing were well-received. He went on to star in the comedy show Pakao and hosted the popular program India’s Hottest alongside VJ Bruna Abdullah until 2008.
Kapur made his acting debut in 2009 with a supporting role in the musical drama London Dreams, which starred Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Asin Thottumkal. While the film received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office, Kapur’s performance was noted.
Later that year, he had a breakthrough role in the romantic comedy “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani”, which became one of the highest grossing Indian films and his most successful project to date.
In 2014, Kapur played Tariq Haider in the romantic comedy “Daawat-e-Ishq” alongside Parineeti Chopra. The film received average reviews from critics and was not a commercial success. His next significant role was in 2017’s “Ok Jaanu” opposite Shraddha Kapoor, which also received mixed reviews but showcased Kapur’s ability to play romantic leads.
Kapur continued his filmography with roles in 2019’s “Kalank” alongside Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Sonakshi Sinha. While the film underperformed, Kapur’s portrayal of Dev Chaudhry was well-received. He then had a standout performance in the 2020 thriller “Malang,” which earned him positive reviews from critics.
Following several commercial and critical disappointments earlier in his career, Kapur’s role in “Malang” marked a turnaround. He followed it up with the black comedy “Ludo” and the thriller series “The Night Manager” in 2020 and 2023, further showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Kapur is an avid football enthusiast who has participated in charity matches off-screen. He has also been involved with environmental initiatives, such as planting 150 trees. Kapur has been featured regularly in the Times 50 Most Desirable Men list, ranking highly in recent years.
In addition to his acting work, Kapur is a celebrity endorser for various brands, including Nautica, Diesel, Oppo, and Slice. He is set to next appear in the 2024 film Metro… In Dino, directed by Anurag Basu alongside Sara Ali Khan.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @adityaroykapur
- Facebook handle: Aditya Roy Kapur
- Twitter handle: @AdityaRoyKapoor
Personal Life
Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur has been romantically linked to several actresses over the years, including Shraddha Kapoor, Rhea Chakraborty, Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, Diva Dhawan, Nidhi Agarwal, Marianna Mukuchyan, and Ahana Deol. However, he has not officially confirmed any of these relationships.
In 2022, Aditya Roy Kapur was rumored to be dating actress Ananya Panday, but the couple reportedly broke up earlier this year.
At present, Aditya Roy Kapur is reported to be single and has not publicly announced any new romantic involvement.
Filmography
Movies
- Gumraah (2023)
- Rashtra Kavach OM (2022)
- Ludo (2020)
- Sadak 2 (2020)
- Malang (2020)
- Kalank (2019)
- Ok Jaanu (2017)
- Dear Zindagi (2016)
- Fitoor (2016)
- Daawat-e-Ishq (2014)
- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
- Aashiqui 2 (2013)
- Guzaarish (2010)
- Action Replayy (2010)
- London Dreams (2009)
Upcoming Movies
- Metro… In Dino (2025)
Net Worth
Aditya Roy Kapur’s net worth is around INR 89 crores, approximately US$11 million. Kapur’s primary source of income is his acting career.
He is known to charge around INR 5-6 crores (approximately US$625,000 to US$750,000) per film, reflecting his commercial value and the demand for his talent. This lucrative remuneration from his acting work contributes significantly to his overall net worth.
In addition to his film earnings, Aditya Roy Kapur also generates income through brand endorsements. He is reported to charge around INR 1 crore (approximately US$125,000) per endorsement, further diversifying his revenue streams and adding to his impressive net worth.
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