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Shakti Kapoor

Shakti Kapoor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 03, 1952
Age73
BirthplaceDelhi, India
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Shakti Kapoor's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForComic and villainous roles in Bollywood films such as 'Andaz Apna Apna', 'Raja Babu', and 'ChaalBaaz'.

Intro

Shakti Kapoor is a renowned Indian actor best known for his work in Hindi cinema, particularly for his roles as a comedic villain in Bollywood films from the late 1970s onwards. He has appeared in over 700 films, often playing iconic supporting characters.

Early Life & Background

Shakti Kapoor was born as Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor in Delhi, India, in 1952. He attended Delhi University before moving to Mumbai to pursue a career in acting.

Career Highlights

  • Appeared in over 700 films in a career spanning four decades.
  • Best known for his comic villain roles in movies like 'Raja Babu', 'Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri', 'Andaz Apna Apna', and 'ChaalBaaz'.
  • Won the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for 'Raja Babu' in 1995.
  • Has acted alongside most of the leading actors and directors of Bollywood, contributing significantly to popularizing the 'comic villain' genre.

Trivia

  • Father of Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor.
  • Frequently collaborated with actors Kader Khan and Asrani in many popular comedy films.
  • His signature dialogues and comic timing have made him a household name in Indian cinema.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Shakti Kapoor?

Shakti Kapoor is 73 years old.

When was Shakti Kapoor born?

Shakti Kapoor was born the 3 September 1952.

Where is Shakti Kapoor from?

Delhi, India.

On His Birth-Day

About September 3rd, 1952, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 3, 1952, Dr. John Gibbon performed the first successful open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. This groundbreaking procedure marked a significant advancement in cardiac surgery and paved the way for future innovations in the field.
  • Day of the week: September 3rd, 1952 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: I Should Care by Ralph Flanagan & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakti_Kapoor
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0438609/