Shahid Kapoor (pronounced[ʃaːɦɪd̪kəˈpuːr]; born 25 February 1981) is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, he has since taken on parts in action films and thrillers, and is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards.
The son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem, Kapoor trained as a dancer at Shiamak Davar's academy. He appeared as a background dancer in a few films of the 1990s, and featured in music videos and television commercials. He made his film debut in 2003 with a leading role in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk, a sleeper hit for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He followed it with roles in several commercial failures before starring in Sooraj Barjatya's top-grossing family drama Vivah (2006).
Kapoor earned praise for playing a troubled businessman in Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007) and twin brothers in Vishal Bhardwaj's action film Kaminey (2009). Further acclaim came for portraying the Hamle
Date of Birth: Sep 21, 1980Birth Place: Bombay, India
Biography
One of the most celebrated Indian actresses of the new millennium, Kareena Kapoor earned widespread critical praise and numerous awards for playing characters that surpassed the ornamental limitations placed on most Bollywood roles for female talent in major hits like "Refugee" (2000), "Chameli" (2004), "Dev" (2004) and "3 Idiots" (2009). Equally at home in light comedy, sprawling musicals, action-oriented thrillers and intimate dramas, Kapoor is best utilized as independent-minded, self-reliant women, which is also an accurate reflection of her own professional and personal life. Kapoor's work netted numerous Filmfare Awards and nominations, while her off-camera romances with leading men like Shahid Kapoor (no relation) and future husband Saif Ali Khan made her the focus of media attention, all of which positioned her as one of the biggest stars in what was arguably the most productive film industry in the world. Kapoor's talent and profile continued to grow exponentially each ye •