Shahid Kapoor Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Height, Wife, Wiki, Parents, Children, Siblings, Career, Movies

Shahid Kapoor is a highly acclaimed Indian actor who has made a significant impact in the Hindi film industry.

Initially known for his portrayal of romantic roles, Kapoor has since expanded his repertoire and taken on more diverse parts in action films and thrillers.

His versatility and exceptional acting skills have earned him widespread recognition, including three prestigious Filmfare Awards.

Profile

• Full Name: Shahid Kapoor
• Stage Name: Shahid Kapoor
• Born: February 25, 1981
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: New Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem
• Siblings: Ishaan Khattar, Ruhaan Kapoor, and Sanah Kapur
• Spouse: Mira Rajput
• Children: Zain and Misha
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: Rs 300 crore (equivalent to around $40 million USD)

Early Life and Education

Shahid Kapoor was born on February 25, 1981, in New Delhi, India. He was raised by his parents, actor Pankaj Kapur and actor-dancer Neelima Azeem. Shahid has three siblings: Ishaan Khattar, Ruhaan Kapoor, and Sanah Kapur.

After moving to Mumbai, Shahid attended Rajhans Vidyalaya for his secondary education and graduated from Mithibai College. During this time, he also joined Shiamak Davar’s dance school. Shahid Kapoor‘s ethnicity is Punjabi Hindu Khatri, though he practiced Islam.

Career

Shahid Kapoor began his career with uncredited background dancing roles in films like Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Taal (1999). He then transitioned to music videos and television commercials, even landing a role in a Pepsi commercial alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji.

Kapoor made his acting debut in 2003 with the sleeper hit romantic comedy Ishq Vishk, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. However, he then faced a string of commercially unsuccessful films like Fida (2004) and Shikhar (2005).

Kapoor bounced back with a top-grossing performance in Sooraj Barjatya’s family drama Vivah (2006). He then established himself as a leading romantic hero with films like Jab We Met (2007) and Badtameez Dil (2016).

Most recently, Kapoor made his foray into the web series space with the hit Amazon Prime Video crime drama Farzi (2023). He continued his success with the recent romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @shahidkapoor
• Facebook handle: Shahid Kapoor
• Twitter handle: @shahidkapoor

Personal Life

Shahid Kapoor, the acclaimed Bollywood actor, has been married to his longtime partner, Mira Rajput, since 2015. The couple had been in a relationship for several years before tying the knot in a private ceremony in 2015.

Since then, they have shared the joy of parenthood, welcoming their firstborn, Misha, in 2016 and their son, Zain, in 2018.

Filmography

Films

• Ishq Vishk (2003)
• Fida (2004)
• Shikhar (2005)
• Vivah (2006)
• Jab We Met (2007)
• Kismat Konnection (2008)
• Kaminey (2009)
• Milenge Milenge (2010)
• Mausam (2011)
• Haider (2014)
• Shaandaar (2015)
• Udta Punjab (2016)
• Padmaavat (2018)
• Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018)
• Kabir Singh (2019)
• Jersey (2022)
• Farzi (2023)
• Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024)

Net Worth

Shahid Kapoor‘s current net worth is estimated to be approximately Rs 300 crore (equivalent to around $40 million USD).

He has amassed this wealth through his successful career as a prominent Bollywood actor. In addition to his acting work, Kapoor has also earned a sizable income through brand endorsement deals.