Anil Kapoor Quick Facts
| Full Name | Anil Kapoor |
| Profession | Actor and producer |
| Date of Birth | 24 December 1956 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 69 |
| Birthplace | Chembur, Bombay, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Chembur; St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Years Active | 1979 to present |
| Debut | Hamare Tumhare (1979) |
| Breakthrough | Mashaal (1984) |
| Spouse | Sunita Bhavnani (married 1984) |
| Known For | Mr. India, Tezaab, Lamhe, Taal, No Entry, Slumdog Millionaire |
Anil Kapoor Career in Numbers
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Filmfare Best Supporting Actor | Mashaal (1984), Taal (1999), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Jugjugg Jeeyo (2023 ceremony) |
| Filmfare Best Actor | Tezaab (1988), Beta (1992) |
| National Film Award, Best Actor | Pukar (2000) |
| Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by a Cast, Slumdog Millionaire |
Early Life and Family
Anil Kapoor was born on 24 December 1956 in Chembur, Bombay. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School in Chembur and later St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai. He is married to Sunita Bhavnani, whom he wed in 1984.
Breakthrough
Mashaal (1984) brought him recognition and his first Filmfare Award. Woh Saat Din and Meri Jung (1985) followed, and together these films established him as a leading star.
Anil Kapoor Career Journey
Star Years (1983 to 1992)
He starred in Woh Saat Din, Mashaal, Meri Jung, Karma, Mr. India, Tezaab, Eeshwar and Lamhe, among other films.
International and Television Work (2000 to 2013)
He appeared in Pukar, No Entry, Slumdog Millionaire and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and played the lead in the Indian version of the television series 24.
Recent Work (2015 to 2026)
He appeared in Dil Dhadakne Do, Welcome Back, Mubarakan, Race 3, Fanney Khan, Malang, Thar, Jugjugg Jeeyo, Animal, Fighter, War 2 and Alpha. His roles in the Yash Raj Films spy universe include War 2 (2025) and Alpha (2026).
Anil Kapoor Movies: Selected Filmography
The table below lists the films named in the source reviewed. It is a selected list, not a full record of his career.
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare (Debut) | Small role |
| 1980 | Vamsa Vruksham (Telugu) | Lead |
| 1983 | Pallavi Anu Pallavi (Kannada) | Not stated |
| 1983 | Woh Saat Din | Lead |
| 1984 | Mashaal | Tapori |
| 1985 | Meri Jung | Angry young lawyer |
| 1986 | Karma | Comic tapori |
| 1987 | Mr. India | Protagonist |
| 1988 | Tezaab | Not stated |
| 1989 | Eeshwar | Autistic man |
| 1989 | Parinda | Not stated |
| 1990 | Kishen Kanhaiya | Twin brothers |
| 1991 | Lamhe | Middle-aged man |
| 1992 | Beta | Not stated |
| 1994 | 1942: A Love Story | Simpleton lover |
| 1997 | Virasat | Kamal Haasan’s role |
| 1999 | Taal | Crooked musical superstar |
| 2000 | Pukar | Not stated |
| 2005 | No Entry | Not stated |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire (English) | Not stated |
| 2010 | 24 (season 8, English TV series) | Omar Hassan |
| 2011 | Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (English) | Mumbai media tycoon |
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala | No-nonsense cop |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Not stated |
| 2015 | Welcome Back | Majnu Bhai |
| 2017 | Mubarakan | Dual roles |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Not stated |
| 2018 | Fanney Khan | Titular character |
| 2018 | Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (Hindi dub) | Voice of Baloo |
| 2020 | Malang | Corrupt police inspector |
| 2020 | AK vs AK (Netflix) | Fictionalised version of himself |
| 2022 | Thar (Netflix) | 1980s police inspector |
| 2022 | Jugjugg Jeeyo | Unfaithful husband |
| 2023 | Animal | Industrialist and strict father |
| 2024 | Fighter | Not stated |
| 2025 | War 2 | Col. Vikrant Kaul |
| 2026 | Alpha | Col. Vikrant Kaul |
Anil Kapoor Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source.
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Brand Value | Not publicly estimated |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Not verified for this profile |
| Main Income Sources | Film fees, production work and television projects |
Frequently Asked Questions About Anil Kapoor
How old is Anil Kapoor?
Kapoor was born on 24 December 1956, so he is 69 as of October 2026.
What was Anil Kapoor’s debut film?
His debut was Hamare Tumhare (1979).
What is Anil Kapoor’s net worth?
No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.
