Ranbir Karpoor is one of the youngest and most popular actors in Bollywood. Belonging to the famed Kapoor family, he has a rich family background in the Indian film industry, being the grandson of Raj Kapoor, the legendary actor and filmmaker.
Ranbir Kapoor, despite being a comparative newcomer, has become one of the highest paid actors in Bollywood. Having had a passion for being an actor and following his ancestors’ footsteps, Ranbir Kapoor prepared for it since childhood. Before making his debut, Ranbir Kapoor also worked as an assistant director for the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed ‘Black’ (2005).
After having made acting debut in 2007 in a romantic role, Ranbir Kapoor has explored numerous other acting niches, and has excelled at them as well. For his impressive acting chops, Ranbir Kapoor has received several awards till date.
About Ranbir Kapoor
Bio | |
| Real Name | Ranbir Raj Kapoor |
| Nickname | Ganglu and Dabbu |
| Date of Birth | 28th September 1982 |
| Age (as in July 2018) | 36 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
| Education | Filmmaking & Method Acting course from the School of Visual Arts (Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute - New York) |
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Physical Stats | |
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 172 lbs (78 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Rishi Kapoor (Actor) |
| Mother | Neetu Singh (Actress) |
| Sister | Riddhima Kapoor Sahani |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Girlfriend | Alia Bhatt (Actress) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actor |
| Income (Annual) | INR 32,00,00,000 (USD 5 Million) |
| Famous for | Sanwariya (2007), Wake Up Sid, Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year (2010), Rajneeti (2011), Rockstar (2012), Barfi (2013) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2017) |
| First Movie | Sanwariya (2007) |
| Net Worth (2018) | INR 307,00,00,000 (USD 49 Million ) |
Likes & Dislikes | |
| Favorite Actors | Rishi Kapoor, Al Pacino, Akshaye Khanna and Dustin Hoffman |
| Favorite Actresses | Madhuri Dixit, Kajol, Natalie Portman and Jennifer Connelly |
| Food | Chinese and Italian cuisine, Jungli Mutton, Paya and home-cooked ladyfingers |
| Hobbies | Watching movies, playing football and traveling |
Ranbir Kapoor’s age is 36 years and he celebrates his birthday each year on the 28th of September, having being born in the year 1982. Ranbir Kapoor’s height is exactly 6 ft (183 cm), while Ranbir Kapoor’s weight is around 78 kg (172 lbs). Ranbir Kapoor was born to popular actors, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh Kapoor, and is part of the popular Kapoor clan of Bollywood, in Mumbai.
Having naturally boyish good looks, Ranbir Kapoor is the heart throb of millions of female and male fans in India, and abroad. Currently, Ranbir Kapoor’s girlfriend is another young actress, Alia Bhatt. However, earlier Ranbir Kapoor has had affairs with three others, the first being Nandita Mahtani (fashion designer) and the next two being Bollywood actresses. Deepika Padukone and then Katrina Kaif.
Talking about his earnings, Ranbir Kapoor’s annual income is around INR 32 crores (USD 5 Millions) whereas Ranbir Kapoor’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 307 crores (USD 49 Millions). In his spare time, Ranbir Kapoor’s hobbies include watching movies or playing football. If his schedule permits, Ranbir Kapoor also loves to travel to new places.
After having completed his schooling and college, Ranbir Kapoor left for the US to pursue a course in Film Making from the New York-based School of Visual Arts of the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute. After his return to India, Ranbir Kapoor landed a job assisting popular director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, working on ‘Black’, in 2005. Later, Ranbir Kapoor made his acting debut in Bhansali’s next, Sanwariya, a romantic musical, in 2007. Although the movie failed at the box office, his acting talent in it earned him the best debut award that year.
Although, almost every movie of Ranbir Kapoor has been largely a hit, there are several movies which have earned him accolades for his impressive acting skills. Ranbir Kapoor’s list of Filmfare Awards he has won include, Best Male Debut award for ‘Sanwariya’ (2007), three Best Actor (Critics) awards for ‘Wake Up Sid’, ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ and ‘Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year’ (2010), the Best Actor and Best Actor (Critics) awards for ‘Rockstar’ (2012), as well as the Best Actor award for ‘Barfi!’ (2013).
Ranbir Kapoor has won several BIG Star Entertainment Awards, including Most Entertaining Actor – Male for ‘Rajneeti’ (2010) as well as the New Talent of the Decade awards. He is also the winner of Most Entertaining Film Actor – Male and Most Entertaining Film Actor in a Romantic Role – Male for ‘Rockstar’ (2011), Most Entertaining Film Actor – Male and Most Entertaining Film Actor in a Romantic Role – Male for ‘Barfi!’ and ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ (2013), as well as the winner of Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Male for his role in ‘Tamasha’ (2015).
The list of awards presented to Ranbir Kapoor by the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) include the Star Debut of the Year – Male award for ‘Sanwariya’ (2008), and several Best Actor awards for ‘Rajneeti’ (2011), ‘Rockstar’ (2012) and ‘Barfi!’ (2013).
Ranbir Kapoor is also the winner of several Screen Awards, including the Most Promising Newcomer of the Year – Male award for ‘Sanwariya’ (2008) and the Nokia Future of Entertainment Award in 2008. He also received the IIFA Best Actor awards, for ‘Rockstar’ (2012) and ‘Barfi!’ (2013).
Till date, Ranbir Kapoor has won 4 Star Guild Awards, which include the Best Male Debut award for ‘Sanwariya’ (2008), 2010 Entertainer of the Year award, and two Best Actor in a Leading Role awards for ‘Rockstar’ (2012) and ‘Barfi!’ (2013).
Ranbir Kapoor is also the winner of numerous Zee Cine Awards, including the Best Male Debut award for ‘Sanwariya’ (2008), Best Actor award for ‘Rajneeti’ and the International Male Icon (2011) awards, Best Actor – Male award for ‘Rockstar’ (2012) and the Critics’ Choice Best Actor award for ‘Barfi!’ (2013).
Interesting Facts About Ranbir Kapoor
- Ranbir Kapoor smokes and is a social drinker as well.
- Ranbir Kapoor comes from a family which boasts of being an integral part of Bollywood for four generations now.
- Ranbir Kapoor’s name was kept after his grandfather, the famous Raj Kapoor, as his full name was actually ‘Ranbir Raj Kapoor’.
- Ranbir Kapoor is an expert football player and has represented at the district level.
- Being a football player and a fan, Ranbir Kapoor is also the co-owner of Mumbai City FC, of the Indian Super League football tournament.
- Even before starting his acting career, Ranbir Kapoor assisted not only Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of ‘Black’ but also assisted his father, Rishi Kapoor, on his movie set of ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalein’.
- Ranbir Kapoor is not only good at acting, but he is also a trained ballet and jazz dancer, apart from being a horse rider.
- Ranbir Kapoor was set to be cast as the second lead in one of the new Star Wars movies, however for some reason he declined the role.
- Ranbir Kapoor confessed that his real role model was Raj Kapoor, his grandfather, and not Rishi Kapoor, his father, as most people think.
- Ranbir Kapoor suffers from a rare condition, Nasal Deviated Deptum, which makes him eat and talk faster than normal.