Personal details
- Birth Date: 1952-09-03
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: New Delhi, India
- Children: (2 children) Shraddha Kapoor
- Professions: Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack
Shakti Kapoor, now there’s a name Bollywood fans can’t forget. This guy’s pretty much the king of comedy in Indian cinema, and honestly, his career’s a wild ride—he’s clocked in more than 300 movies. That’s not a typo. You couldn’t flip through cable in the ‘90s without seeing that guy’s face pop up, usually making some ridiculous joke or pulling a face that’d make your grandma giggle. He got nominated for the Filmfare Award in the Best Comedian slot so many times, it practically became a yearly ritual. His chemistry with Kader Khan? Iconic. You put those two in a scene together, you’re basically guaranteed chaos. Kapoor usually played the bumbling son to Khan’s quick-witted dad, and the back-and-forth was pure gold. Bollywood in those days was obsessed with the whole “sex and violence” masala formula, trying to keep up with Hollywood, but Kapoor stood out for his ability to make you laugh, no matter what kind of nonsense was going on around him. One role people still talk about is Nandu from Raja Babu—just legendary. David Dhawan directed that one, and Kapoor’s performance is still quoted at family dinners across India. He’s more than just a sidekick, honestly—he sort of became the face of the comic relief that held those over-the-top movies together. Whether he’s playing the hopeless goon, the weird uncle, or the clueless friend, Shakti Kapoor’s got this knack for turning total absurdity into something hilarious. If you love Bollywood, you know the man’s a legend.
referencennMere Agosh Mein really stirred the pot back when it dropped. Shakti Kapoor found himself smack in the middle of a storm, all thanks to a jaw-dropping scene where he’s caught in an explicit act with a topless actress. Yeah, you read that right—oral sex, no faking. It was way too hot for the usual Bollywood crowd, and the Indian censor board basically slammed the brakes, refusing to give the green light for ages. The whole thing became the talk of the town, with people arguing nonstop about where to draw the line with on-screen intimacy. Some called it bold, others just called it nuts. Either way, the film carved out its own weird spot in Bollywood history, pretty much because everyone was scandalized and couldn’t stop gossiping about that one outrageous scene. Honestly, it’s the type of movie trivia that still makes jaws drop.
September 3, 1952
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
New Delhi, India
Yes, Shraddha Kapoor
72 years old