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Kunal Kapoor
Active Indian Cinema & OTT (Bollywood, Malayalam, and Telugu film industries)
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age49 years
- Active2004–present
- Updated
Kunal Kapoor Biography Information
- Full Name: Kunal Kishore Kapoor
- Popular Name: Kunal Kapoor
- Nickname: Kunal
- Date of Birth: October 18, 1977
- Age: 49 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Amritsar, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor, Entrepreneur, Tech Investor
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) approx.
- Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
- Known For: Portraying Aslam Khan / Ashfaqulla Khan in Rang De Basanti, starring in Aaja Nachle, Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, and co-founding the crowdfunding platform Ketto
Kunal Kapoor Family Member Name
- Father: Kishore Kapoor
- Mother: Kanan Kapoor
- Sisters: Geeta Kapoor, Reshma Kapoor
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Naina Bachchan (m. 2015)
- Children: 1 Son (born January 2022)
Kunal Kapoor Education Details
- School: Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai
- Acting Training: Barry John Acting Studio, New Delhi & Motley Theatre Group
- Qualification: Graduate Degree
Kunal Kapoor Career Highlight
| Year | Title |
| 2004 | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities |
| 2006 | Rang De Basanti |
| 2007 | Hattrick |
| 2007 | Laaga Chunari Mein Daag |
| 2007 | Aaja Nachle |
| 2008 | Bachna Ae Haseeno |
| 2008 | Welcome to Sajjanpur |
| 2010 | Lamhaa |
| 2011 | Don 2 |
| 2012 | Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana |
| 2015 | Kaun Kitne Paani Mein |
| 2016 | Dear Zindagi |
| 2016 | Veeram |
| 2017 | Raag Desh |
| 2018 | Gold |
| 2021 | The Empire |
| 2021 | Koi Jaane Na |
| 2025 | Jewel Thief |
Kunal Kapoor Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2005 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Newcomer | Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities | Nominated |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Rang De Basanti | Nominated |
| 2007 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Rang De Basanti | Nominated |
| 2007 | Stardust Awards | Breakthrough Performance – Male | Rang De Basanti | Won |
| 2017 | Asiavision Awards | Outstanding Performance of the Year | Veeram | Won |
| 2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu | Devadas | Nominated |
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About Kunal Kapoor
What is Kunal Kapoor's most famous movie role?
He is most widely recognized for playing Aslam Khan and the freedom fighter Ashfaqulla Khan in the cult classic Rang De Basanti (2006).
Whom is Kunal Kapoor married to?
He married Naina Bachchan, an investment banker and the daughter of Ajitabh Bachchan (niece of Amitabh Bachchan), in 2015.
What business did Kunal Kapoor co-found?
He co-founded Ketto in 2012, one of Asia's largest social crowdfunding platforms.
What was Kunal Kapoor's acting debut?
He made his feature film acting debut in M. F. Husain's Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities in 2004.
Did Kunal Kapoor receive theatre training before films?
Yes, he trained under theatre mentor Barry John and performed on stage with Naseeruddin Shah's Motley Theatre Group.
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