Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor

Real NameShahid Kapoor
NicknameSasha, Shak, Dodo
GenderMale
ProfessionActor
Height5.8ft
Weight70 kg
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Date of Birth25 February 1981
Age45 Years
Date of Death
Birth PlaceNew Delhi, India
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
NationalityIndian
Zodiac SignPisces
EducationGraduate
School / CollegeGyan Bharati School, Delhi Mithibai College, Mumbai
ParentsFather: Pankaj Kapur Mother: Neelima Azeem Step-mother: Supriya Pathak Children: Misha, Zain
SpouseMira Rajput
Marital StatusMarried
HobbiesDancing, Reading, Fitness
Net WorthApprox. $35 million
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Biography

Shahid Kapoor, born on 1981-02-25 in New Delhi, India, is a celebrated Indian actor known for his versatility across romantic, action, and thriller films. Fondly nicknamed Sasha, Shak, and Dodo, he began his career as a background dancer and appeared in music videos before making his Bollywood debut with Ishq Vishk (2003), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Over the years, he has delivered acclaimed performances in films like Jab We Met (2007), Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), Udta Punjab (2016), and Kabir Singh (2019). He is regarded as one of the highest-paid actors in India and has consistently featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2012.

Kapoor is the son of veteran actor Pankaj Kapur and actress-dancer Neelima Azeem. He married Mira Rajput in 2015, and the couple has two children. Trained at Shiamak Davar’s dance academy, Shahid’s early exposure to performance arts shaped his dynamic screen presence. His career reflects resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to take risks with unconventional roles, earning him multiple awards including three Filmfare Awards.