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Shahid Kapoor: A Brief Biography

Early Life and Background
Shahid Kapoor, born on February 25, 1981, in New Delhi, is the son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem. His parents divorced when he was three, and he lived with his mother in Delhi. Kapoor developed a keen interest in dance early on and joined Shiamak Davar’s dance academy at 15. He appeared as a background dancer in several films and in commercials before transitioning to acting.

Acting Career

Debut and Initial Struggles (2003–2006)
Kapoor made his film debut in 2003 with the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Despite a few initial setbacks with films like Fida (2004) and Dil Maange More (2004), he gained commercial success with Vivah (2006).

Rise to Fame (2007–2013)
Kapoor’s performance in Jab We Met (2007) earned him significant praise and a Filmfare nomination. He continued to impress with roles in Kaminey (2009) and R… Rajkumar (2013), although he faced commercial fluctuations during this period.

Critical Acclaim (2014–2019)
Kapoor’s portrayal in Haider (2014) won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He received further acclaim for his role in Udta Punjab (2016), winning the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. His performance in Padmaavat (2018) was part of a major commercial success, followed by the controversial yet highly successful Kabir Singh (2019).

Recent Work and Streaming Ventures (2020–present)
After a brief hiatus, Kapoor starred in the sports drama Jersey (2022). He made his digital debut with the crime series Farzi (2023), which became the most-watched Indian streaming series. Kapoor also appeared in the action film Bloody Daddy (2023) and the romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024).

Personal Life
Shahid Kapoor is married to Mira Rajput, and they have two children. Beyond acting, he supports various charities and has served as a judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015).

Future Projects
Kapoor’s upcoming projects include the action thriller Deva, where he will play a cop.

This concise summary highlights Shahid Kapoor’s career milestones, notable roles, and personal life, emphasizing his evolution as an actor in the Indian film industry.