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Tusshar Kapoor
Active Bollywood (Hindi Cinema), OTT Web Series, and Film Production
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age49 years
- Active2001–Present
- Updated
Tusshar Kapoor – Biography
Tusshar Kapoor – Full Information
- Full Name: Tusshar Ravi Kapoor
- Popular Name: Tusshar Kapoor
- Nickname: Tusshar, Tushki
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer, Author
- Known For: Popular portrayal of the mute character Lucky Gill in the blockbuster Golmaal franchise, comedic performance in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Dilip Buwa in Shootout at Lokhandwala, and debut film Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai.
- Date of Birth: November 20, 1976
- Age: 49 years
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Current Residence: Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Bollywood Actor / Film Producer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) approx.
- Weight: 74 kg (163 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Jeetendra (Legendary Bollywood Actor)
- Mother: Shobha Kapoor (Film and Television Producer)
- Siblings: Ekta Kapoor (Elder Sister – Renowned TV & Film Producer)
- Cousin: Abhishek Kapoor (Film Director)
- Marital Status: Unmarried (Single Parent)
- Spouse: None
- Children: Laksshya Kapoor (Son, born via surrogacy in 2016)
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai
- College / University: Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
- Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Acting Training: Roshan Taneja School of Acting, Mumbai
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2001 | Successful Bollywood acting debut opposite Kareena Kapoor in Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai |
| 2004 | Acclaimed performance as Sub-Inspector Ashwin Gupte in Rajkumar Santoshi’s Khakee |
| 2004 | Starred in the supernatural fantasy comedy film Gayab |
| 2005 | Commercial success with the adult comedy Kyaa Kool Hai Hum |
| 2006 | Iconic portrayal of Lucky Gill in Rohit Shetty’s comedy hit Golmaal: Fun Unlimited |
| 2007 | Critical praise for playing gangster Dilip Buwa in Shootout at Lokhandwala |
| 2008 | Reprised signature comic role of Lucky in the box office smash Golmaal Returns |
| 2010 | Blockbuster success reprising Lucky in the comedy franchise installment Golmaal 3 |
| 2011 | Praised performance as Thilak in the acclaimed indie crime drama Shor in the City |
| 2011 | Featured as Ramakanth in the national award-winning biographical hit The Dirty Picture |
| 2017 | Massive box-office blockbuster run reprising Lucky in Golmaal Again |
| 2020 | Made his debut as a mainstream film producer with the horror comedy Laxmii |
| 2021 | Published his debut non-fiction parenting memoir titled Bachelor Dad |
| 2022 | Produced and starred in the murder-mystery feature Maarrich |
| 2024 | Starred in the OTT series Dus June Kii Raat on JioCinema |
| 2026 | Starred in the ensemble comic adventure film Welcome to the Jungle |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Male Debut | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Nominated |
| 2007 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Won |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Golmaal: Fun Unlimited | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Nominated |
| 2008 | Stardust Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Shootout at Lokhandwala | Nominated |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Golmaal Returns | Nominated |
| 2011 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Golmaal 3 | Nominated |
| 2011 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Golmaal 3 | Nominated |
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About Tusshar Kapoor
What is Tusshar Kapoor's most popular movie character?
He is best known for portraying Lucky Gill, the fan-favorite mute character in Rohit Shetty's blockbuster Golmaal film series.
Who are Tusshar Kapoor's famous family members?
He is the son of legendary Bollywood star Jeetendra and producer Shobha Kapoor, and the brother of leading television and film producer Ekta Kapoor.
What did Tusshar Kapoor study before entering Bollywood?
He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
What is the book written by Tusshar Kapoor?
In 2021, he published Bachelor Dad with Penguin Random House, detailing his journey and experiences as an unmarried single father via surrogacy.
For which movie did Tusshar Kapoor win the Filmfare Award?
He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut in 2002 for his first feature film Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai.
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