Shakti Kapoor is an Indian actor who has appeared in over 700 films. He is known for his comic roles, but has also played serious and negative roles. He has won two Filmfare Awards and has been nominated for four.
Worth
Kapoor’s net worth is estimated to be Rs. 140 crore ($20 million). He has appeared in over 700 films in his career.
Age
Kapoor was born on 3 September 1952. He is 67 years old.
Height
Kapoor is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) tall.
Early life and background
Kapoor was born in Delhi to a Punjabi Hindu family. His father, who was a newspaper editor, died when Shakti was 13 years old. His mother died when he was 18. He has two sisters, Madhu and Neelu, and a brother, Raju. He did his schooling from St. Xavier’s School, Delhi. He graduated from Hansraj College, Delhi University. He is married to Shivangi Kapoor and has two children, Siddhanth Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor.
Career
Kapoor made his debut in the film Kalicharan (1976). He went on to do supporting roles in films like Rocky (1981), Coolie (1983), Hero (1983), Andar Baahar (1984), and Tanbadan (1984). He gained attention for his comic roles in films like Love 86 (1986), Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988), Kishen Kanhaiya (1990), Aankhen (1993), and Raja Babu (1994). He has also played negative roles in films like Kshana Kshanam (1991), Judwaa (1997), and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999).
In 2001, Kapoor won the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for his performance in Chori Chori Chupke Chupke. He has also been nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in films like Coolie (1983), Hero (1983), Andar Baahar (1984), and Kshana Kshanam (1991).
Kapoor has also worked in television. He was a judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2006. He has also hosted the show Comedy Nights with Kapil.
Personal life
Kapoor is married to Shivangi Kapoor. The couple has two children, Siddhanth Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor.
Kapoor’s daughter Shraddha Kapoor is an actress. She made her debut in the film Teen Patti (2010). She has also worked in films like Luv Ka The End (2011), Aashiqui 2 (2013), Ek Villain (2014), Haider (2014), ABCD 2 (2015), Baaghi (2016), and Ok Jaanu (2017).
Kapoor’s son Siddhanth Kapoor is an actor. He made his debut in the film Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007). He has also worked in films like Jism 2 (2012), Jackpot (2013), Udta Punjab (2016), and Haseena Parkar (2017).