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Ranbir Kapoor (born 28 September 1982) is a prominent Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi films. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood and has consistently appeared on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2012. Kapoor has received several awards, including seven Filmfare Awards.

Kapoor was born to actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh and is the grandson of legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor. He studied filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts and method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He began his career assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the film “Black” (2005) before making his acting debut in Bhansali’s “Saawariya” (2007). Despite the film’s failure, Kapoor’s performance was noticed.

His breakthrough came with the films “Wake Up Sid” (2009), “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani” (2009), and “Raajneeti” (2010). Kapoor’s performances in “Rockstar” (2011) and “Barfi!” (2012) earned him consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. He further solidified his star status with the romantic comedy “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013). After a series of commercial failures, he made a strong comeback with “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” (2016) and “Sanju” (2018), winning another Filmfare Award for his portrayal of Sanjay Dutt in the latter. His recent successes include “Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva” (2022) and “Animal” (2023), with “Animal” being his highest-grossing film and earning him another Best Actor award at Filmfare.

Besides acting, Kapoor is involved in various charitable activities and is a co-owner of the football team Mumbai City FC. He is married to actress Alia Bhatt, and they have a daughter.

Early Life and Background

Ranbir Kapoor was born in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, to Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. He is the great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and grandson of Raj Kapoor. His sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, is an interior designer. Kapoor attended Bombay Scottish School, where he excelled more in sports, particularly football, than in academics. He has often spoken about the impact of his parents’ troubled marriage on his childhood.

After completing his pre-university education at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Kapoor moved to New York City to study filmmaking at the School of Visual Arts and method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. He directed and acted in two short films during his time there, which inspired him to pursue a career in Hindi cinema. On returning to Mumbai, he worked as an assistant director on Bhansali’s “Black” (2005), gaining valuable industry experience.

Career Highlights

2007-2010: Early Success
Ranbir Kapoor made his acting debut with “Saawariya” (2007), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Despite the film’s failure, Kapoor’s performance was praised. He followed this with the successful romantic comedy “Bachna Ae Haseeno” (2008).

In 2009, Kapoor starred in three notable films: “Wake Up Sid,” “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani,” and “Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.” His roles in these films earned him critical acclaim and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.

In 2010, Kapoor appeared in the political drama “Raajneeti,” which was a major commercial success and earned him a Best Actor nomination at Filmfare. He also starred in “Anjaana Anjaani” that year, which was moderately successful.

2011-2023: Major Successes and Setbacks
Kapoor’s performances in “Rockstar” (2011) and “Barfi!” (2012) were highly acclaimed, winning him consecutive Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. He continued his success with “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013). However, he faced a series of commercial failures until “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” (2016) and “Sanju” (2018), the latter of which was a major hit and won him another Filmfare Award.

His recent films, “Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva” (2022) and “Animal” (2023), have been commercially successful, with “Animal” becoming his highest-grossing release and earning him another Best Actor award at Filmfare.

Other Activities
Kapoor is actively involved in charity work and co-owns the Indian Super League football team Mumbai City FC. He is married to actress Alia Bhatt, and they have a daughter.

This streamlined overview highlights Ranbir Kapoor’s career and achievements, providing a concise yet comprehensive look at his journey in the film industry.