Personal details
- Birth Date: 1985-06-26
- Height: 5′ 11½″ (1.81 m)
- Birth Location: Bombay, Maharashtra, India
- Parents: Boney Kapoor
- Professions: Actor, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Producer
Arjun Kapoor’s Bollywood story isn’t your typical overnight fame deal. Dude’s got film running in his veins—his dad’s Boney Kapoor, a big shot producer—so, yeah, he grew up in the thick of it. But before stepping in front of the camera, Arjun actually put in real work behind it, hustling as an assistant director on hits like Kal Ho Naa Ho and Salaam-E-Ishq. Not exactly glamorous, but hey, everyone’s gotta start somewhere. His big break came in 2012 with Ishaqzaade, a gritty love story that was all guns, politics, and drama. Audiences lapped it up, and Arjun picked up a bunch of Best Debut trophies. Next came Aurangzeb, a crime thriller that honestly didn’t set the box office on fire, but then, boom—Gunday (2014). That one had action, swagger, and Ranveer Singh as his partner-in-crime. People went nuts for it, so Arjun’s star really started rising. He’s kept things interesting since, bouncing between rom-coms like 2 States (loved for its college romance vibes) and offbeat flicks like Finding Fanny. There’s been a steady stream of films—Tevar, Ki & Ka, Mubarakan, Half Girlfriend, Panipat, and even the horror-comedy Bhoot Police (okay, that one flopped, but not for lack of trying). He doesn’t shy away from risks, even popping up in quirky cameos or hosting reality TV. Awards? He’s snagged a few, especially early on, and keeps pulling in nominations. Whether all his movies hit or miss, Arjun’s always in the mix, trying something new and keeping Bollywood on its toes.
Here’s a fun bit of Bollywood family tree madness for you: Ranveer Singh and Sonam Kapoor are actually related, just not in the way you’d expect. Ranveer’s dad and Sonam’s mom are first cousins, which makes Ranveer and Sonam second cousins. Yeah, the kind of “small world” stuff that keeps gossip columns spinning. It’s almost wild how everyone in Bollywood seems to connect if you pull at the right thread. So, technically, they’re distant relatives—though, you probably won’t catch them at every family reunion trading embarrassing childhood stories. But hey, next time you see them on screen or at some glitzy award function, just remember, there’s a little bit of family history running behind those red carpet smiles. That’s Bollywood for you—glamour, drama, and a whole lotta family ties.
June 26, 1985
5′ 11½″ (1.81 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Boney Kapoor and Surekha
40 years old