Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor Biography

Basic Details

• Full Name: Ranbir Raj Kapoor
• Date of Birth: 28 September 1982
• Age (2025): 42 years
• Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor, Producer
• Years Active: 2007 – present
• Zodiac Sign: Libra
• Religion: Hinduism (Kapoor family follows Punjabi heritage)

Family Background

Ranbir belongs to the legendary Kapoor family, often referred to as the “first family of Bollywood.”

• Father: Rishi Kapoor (renowned actor, producer; passed away in 2020)
• Mother: Neetu Singh Kapoor (former actress)
• Grandfather: Raj Kapoor (legendary filmmaker, actor)
• Grandmother: Krishna Kapoor
• Sister: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (fashion designer)
• Spouse: Alia Bhatt (actress, married in April 2022)
• Daughter: Raha Kapoor (born November 2022)

Education

Schooling: Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai

College: H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

Film Training

• School of Visual Arts, New York (filmmaking)
• Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York (method acting)

Career Highlight

• Wake Up Sid (2009) established him as a natural performer.
• Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) – box office success.
• Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) – acclaimed performance.
• Raajneeti (2010) – ensemble political drama.
• Rockstar (2011) – career-defining role, earned critical acclaim.
• Barfi! (2012) – played a deaf-mute character, won awards and love.
• Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) – one of his biggest commercial hits.
• Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) – romantic drama, popular songs.
• Sanju (2018) – biopic on Sanjay Dutt, massive blockbuster.
• Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) – VFX-heavy fantasy film.
• Animal (2023) – record-breaking blockbuster, highest-grossing film of his career.

Recent Activity

Love & War – Starring alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited directorial.

Ramayana – Currently filming under Nitesh Tiwari’s direction, co-starring Sai Pallavi and Yash.

Brahmāstra Part Two: Dev and Brahmāstra Part Three – Continuing his role in the ambitious fantasy film franchise.