Arjun Kapoor is not only part of a famous Bollywood family but is also a successful actor. On June 26, 1985, he was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a Bollywood actor who has achieved commercial success in the Indian film industry. Here is more information about Arjun Kapoor career, education, family, and more.
His parents are actor Sridevi’s mother, the late Mona Shourie Kapoor, and his father, renowned filmmaker Boney Kapoor. Along with two half-sisters, Khushi Kapoor and Jhanvi Kapoor, Arjun has a sister, Anshla Kapoor.
Arjun Kapoor career and education
Kapoor finished his education at the Arya Vidya Mandir School in Mumbai, where he went through the 12th grade. He gave up on his studies after failing the tests for the 12th grade. Arjun Kapoor was overweight and was about 140 kg in his early twenties; he later claimed that as a result, he was constantly “under-confident” and “sloppy, cranky.”
His first position in Bollywood was as an assistant director on “Kal Ho Naa Ho” alongside Nikhil Advani. Advani received assistance from Arjun Kapoor on his subsequent film, “5”, and was later offered a three-picture deal by Yash Raj Movies, a renowned Indian film production business.
In the film Ishaqzaade, Arjun Kapoor made his on-screen debut as Parma Chauhan. His roles in the films Gunday, 2 States, Finding Fanny, KI & Ka, and Half Girlfriend propelled him to the heights of fame. He now has roles in the films Kaneda and Mubarakan. Additionally, he participated in the 16th IIFA Awards and the Khatron Ke Khiladi television show as a host. Arjun has won numerous accolades for his acting.
Relationships
The marital status of Arjun Kapoor is single. Malaika Arora, a well-known actress, is his girlfriend. In the past, he also had a relationship with Arpita Khan, Salman Khan’s sister. His current salary for each film is between 3 and 5 crore rupees, and he has a net worth of $10 million. Arjun Kapoor has advised Indian youngsters to consider the environment. The actor is Earth Hour’s spokesperson.
Interesting facts about Arjun Kapoor
- Arjun Kapoor has earned his way to the top while using his father’s name and the Kapoor last name. There was no turning back for the actor once he aced the Ishaqzaade auditions at Yash Raj Films.
- Arjun Kapoor was initially nominated for the Bollywood film Ek Villan, but due to various complications, Sidharth Malhotra ultimately received the role, and the film was a huge success.
- Arjun previously admitted to having a crush on Hrithik Roshan, an Indian megastar.
- Beginning his career as an assistant director, Arjun Kapoor went on to helm several films, including Kal Ho Na Ho, Shakti: The Power, and Salaam-e-Ishq.
- Famous actors Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Govinda, Kareena Kapoor, and Priyanka Chopra are among Arjun Kapoor’s favorites.
- For his first film, Ishaqzaade, he received the Zee Cine Award and the BIG Star Entertainment Award. For his second film, Gunday, he received the BIG Star Entertainment Award.
- Apart from Arjun Kapoor career, he is distantly related to actor Ranveer Singh because Sonam Kapoor, Ranveer’s first cousin, is Ranveer’s next cousin.