Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor | |
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File:Shahid Kapur.jpg Shahid Kapoor in Dil Maange More (2005) | |
Born | February 25, 1981 |
Occupation | Actor |
Shahid Kapoor born February 25 1981 in Mumbai, India is a Bollywood actor and model.
Personal
Kapoor was born in Mumbai to film and television actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem who divorced when he was three. He lived with his mother. He studied dancing with Shiamak Davar and did extra roles, starred in music videos and commercials. His stepbrother is Ishaan Kapoor whom he acted with in Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi, while his stepmother is Supriya Pathak. Currently, he is romantically linked with Kareena Kapoor. shahid Kapoor's height is 5'7.
Career
His debut film Ishq Vishk was a success. He received the Filmfare Award 2003 in the Debut category for his performance along with the same award from the Star Screen Awards and the Zee Cine Awards. In 2004, he starred in two more films: Fida, a thriller co-starring his current girlfriend Kareena Kapoor and Fardeen Khan as well as Dil Maange More, a romantic comedy alongside Soha Ali Khan, Tulip Joshi, and Ayesha Takia. Both films bombed at the box office, but Kapoor received positive reviews for his performances. His latest films Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi, Deewane Huye Paagal, and Shikhar failed to do well at the box office but his performances was praised. He received a Screen Best Actor Nomination for his work in Shikhar In 2006, Shahid recieved his first box office success since his debut with the multi-starrer, 36 China Town. Despite, mixed reviews the comic-thriller became one of the early 2006's biggest Bollywood sucesses. Shortly after the release of 36 China Town, Shahid's film, Chup Chup Ke released. He won over all critics and the film despite great competition went on to be a success as well.
In the summer of 2006, Shahid embarked on a World Tour along with fellow Bollywood stars, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, John Abraham, Esha Deol, Mallika Sherawat, and Zayed Khan. Shahid, acknowledged as Bollywood's best dancer, stole the stage from his counterparts and walked away with many more fans.
He will next be seen in 2006 in the films Milenge Milenge with Kareena Kapoor, Vivaah with Amrita Rao, and Fool and Final with Ayesha Takia.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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2006 | Fool and Final | filming | |
2006 | Vivaah | Prem | filming |
2006 | Milenge Milenge | to be released | |
2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Jeetu | |
2006 | 36 China Town | Raj | |
2005 | Shikhar | Jaidev Vardhan (Jai) | Screen Award Nomination for Best Actor |
2005 | Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi | Aditya (Adi) | |
2005 | Deewane Huye Pagal | Karan | |
2004 | Dil Maange More | Nikhil Mathur | |
2004 | Fida | Jai Malhotra | |
2003 | Ishq Vishk | Rajiv Mathur | Winner, Filmfare Best Debut Award |