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Annu Kapoor

Indian Actor and Singer

Annu Kapoor, born as Anil Kapoor on 20 February 1956, is a versatile Indian actor, singer, director, radio disc jockey, and television presenter. He has appeared in over a hundred films and numerous television series, with a career spanning over 40 years.

Annu Kapoor is best known for hosting the popular music reality show "Antakshari" from 1993 to 2006. Born in Itwara, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, Kapoor's father had roots in Peshawar and his mother was a Bengali Brahmin.

His father owned a travelling Parsi theatre company, and his mother was a Urdu teacher and a trained classical singer. Kapoor joined the National School of Drama (NSD) in Delhi in 1976, following his brother Ranjit Kapoor's insistence. Kapoor made his screen debut with an uncredited role in Amitabh Bachchan starrer Kaala Patthar (1979).

Full Name Annu Kapoor
Occupation Actor/Television Presenter/Radio Presenter/Singer/Film Director/Producer
Date of Birth 20-February-1956 (70 years)
Birth Location Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Gender Male
Nationality India
Religion Hindu
Zodiac Sign Pisces Pisces: Intuitive and compassionate, with a deep connection to emotions and spirituality.
Height 163 cm
Weight 60 kg
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Salt & Pepper
College
National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi
Qualification Graduate
Hobbies Reading, Travelling

He got his first breakthrough with Utsav (1984), where he portrayed the role of a masseur. This performance earned him his first nomination in the Filmfare Awards in the category of Best Performance in a Comic Role.

Throughout his career, Kapoor has won numerous awards, including two National Film Awards, a Filmfare Award, and several Indian Television Academy Awards. He has also directed and produced films, further showcasing his talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. Kapoor has four children from two marriages. His wife, Anupama, is American by birth. Despite the challenges and controversies he has faced, Kapoor continues to contribute significantly to the Indian film and television industry.

Anupama

First Wife

Arunita Mukherjee

Second Wife

Maahir Kapoor

Son

Kavam Kapoor

Son

Evaan Kapoor

Son

Aradhita Kapoor

Daughter

Madanlal Kapoor

Father

Kamal Shabnam Kapoor

Mother

Ranjit Kapoor

Brother

Nikhil Kapoor

Brother

Seema Kapoor

Sister

Om Puri

Brother-in-law
Born from February 19 to March 20, Pisces peoples are intuitive, empathetic, imaginative, escapist, and indecisive. Remember that zodiac signs should not be used to stereotype or judge people solely based on their Zodiac signs. People are complex and multi-dimensional, and astrology is just one tool among many that can be used to gain insight into oneself and others.
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