Shakti Kapoor Biography, Movies, age, father, cast, family, girlfriend, Wife, height, children, daughter, Son, World biggest Ram Leela, net worth, Marriage, wife
Who does not know Shakti Kapoor? He has done more than 700 films in his career spanning 40 years. Shakti has played villain as well as comic characters in his life, some of whose key dialogues are still remembered by the people.
Shakti Kapoor was initially known as Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor but changed his name to play the villain in Sunjay Dutt's film, Shakti Kapoor, the world's best villain.
The film industry has had many villains who have carved a niche for them, and Shakti Kapoor is a gem among them. His popular comedic roles in movies like Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu etc made him a superstar.
Apart from Bollywood films, Shakti had also participated in the Indian TV reality show Big Boss-5 as a participant but there too she was thrown out of the show due to bad conduct.
Shakti Kapoor Biography
- Name - Shakti Kapoor
- Real Name - Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor
- Nick Name - Shakti
- Birthday - 3 September 1958
- Age - 63 years (in the year 2021)
- Birth Place - Delhi, India
- Education - Bachelor of Commerce
- School Name - Holy Child, Delhi, Frank Anthony Public School, Delhi, Salwan Public School, Delhi
- College Name - Kirori Mal College, New Delhi
- Zodiac - Virgo
- Citizenship - Indian
- Hometown - Delhi, India
- Religion - Hindu
- Body Measurements - Chest: 40 Inches
- Waist -33 inches
- Biceps -12 inches
- Height - 6 feet
- Weight - 69 kg
- Eye Color - Brown
- Hair Color - Black
- Profession - Actor
- Debut - Alibaba Marjina (1977)
- Marital Status - Married
Shakti Kapoor was born on 3 September 1958 in Delhi in a Punjabi family to father Sikander Lal Kapoor and mother Sushila Kapoor. His father ran a tailor shop in New Delhi's Connaught Place to feed his family and his mother was a homemaker.
After completing his schooling from Delhi's Holy Child, Frank Anthony Public School and Salwan Public School in Delhi, he graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. And came to Mumbai in connection with work.
Shakti Kapoor was born as "Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor".He was noticed by the legendary actor Sunil Dutt, who was launching his son Sanjay Dutt through the film "Rocky", and Dutt Sahab offered the role of Delhi's young boy Shakti Kapoor in the film and realized that Sunil Kapoor The villains on screen are not very suitable for the personality, so after that his screen name was changed from Sunil Kapoor to Shakti Kapoor.
- Father's Name - Sikander Lal Kapoor (Tailor)
- Mother's Name - Sushila Kapoor (Housewife)
- Brother's Name - Parveen and Rummy Kapoor
- Sister's Name - Renu Kapoor
- Wife's Name - Shivangi Kolhapuri
- Daughter's Name - Shraddha Kapoor (Actress)
- Son's Name - Siddhant Kapoor (Actor)
Shakti Kapoor Marriage
Shakti Kapoor's first meeting with Shivangi Kolhapuri In the year 1980, Shakti was playing a negative role in the film 'Kismat' which also had superstars like Mithun Chakraborty and Padmini Kolhapure.
Due to some reasons Padmini could not be a part of the film. So the makers of the film signed her elder sister Shivangi Kolhapuri, who was very similar to Padmini and had the same grace and beauty.
Since the original shoot was getting delayed and some other issues, Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi were given new dates for the shoot. And they met there for the first time.
love at first sight for shivangiShivangi Kolhapur was just a teenager when she did this film. Shivangi was a newcomer in the film industry and Shakti was also not very famous at that time.
She was very much influenced by Shakti Kapoor and was in love with him. Both of them were soon packed up and by the end of the shooting of the film, both were seeing each other. As the film was a flop but their bond grew stronger and stronger and the young lovers started dating each other.
Shivangi and Shakti Kapoor MarriageFrom 1980 to 1982, Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi were dating each other. They hide their relationship from their family for two years. After shaving at the age of 18, they decided to inform their respective families about their chemistry, seeking their blessings for the marriage. However, Shivangi's family members were conservative and strongly opposed to the relationship.
Her parents even held back for fear of rejecting her. If she marries Shakti and if this relationship with Shakti is not closed then they will forget her forever. Just like in a love story in movies. The couple had no choice but to run away and get married. Hence Shivangi decides to run away from her house and both had a court marriage in the year 1982.
The couple has a son Siddhant Kapoor (Actor) and a daughter Shraddha Kapoor who is a well-known actress in the Bollywood film industry. Actress Padmini Kolhapuri and former model Tejaswini Kolhapuri are his sisters-in-law.
Shakti Kapoor was initially known as Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor but changed his name to play the villain in Sunjay Dutt's film, Shakti Kapoor, the world's best villain.
The film industry has had many villains who have carved a niche for them, and Shakti Kapoor is a gem among them. His popular comedic roles in movies like Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu etc made him a superstar.
Apart from Bollywood films, Shakti had also participated in the Indian TV reality show Big Boss-5 as a participant but there too she was thrown out of the show due to bad conduct.
Career of Shakti Kapoor
In the early part of his career, he did many small roles in films. When he entered the film industry he wanted to be a lead actor in films but fate had decided something else.
He did not get that much success as an actor. But he established himself as a villain with the first few films like "Rocky Aur Qurbani".
People started liking him as a villain in movies and offered many roles in the meantime. He then appeared in the film "Himmatwala Aur Hero", in both the films he played the role of a villain.
Shakti Kapoor did not want to be with similar characters; He wanted to do different roles. His performance in a comic role was equally appreciated as that of a villain.
His most notable comedy role "Nandu" in the film Raja Babu was highly appreciated by the critics. He also earned a nomination under the category of Best Comedian at the Filmfare Awards. His dialogue "Nandu Sabka Bandhu, Samtta Nahi Hai Yaar" in Govinda's film Raja Babu became very popular.
Similarly, one of his phrases "Come Lolita" from his another film Tohfa was well-liked by the audience. Shakti's comedy timing was excellent whenever he used to speak his dialogues.
Another dialogue of Shakti in the movie 'Chalbaaz' was telling the people, "Mein to small small small child". From time to time, he introduced something new in his career to the audience and he went into the comedy zone. During this time he did several comedy roles.
And some of his best roles are Andaz Apna Apna (Crime Master Gogo), Chaalbaaz (Batuknath) and Bol Radha Bol (Dumb). He appeared in several Bollywood films such as Hulchul, Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Bhagam Bhag and Hungama.
In 2011, he was in the reality television show Bigg Boss 5 as a contestant. He appeared with his sister-in-law Padmini Kolhapuri in the musical comedy Aakash Se Gire Khajoor Pe Atke.
Shakti Kapoor Famous Dialoge
- Crime master Gogo is my name I play pieces with my eyes out
- Hiccups…I am Nandu everyone's brother
- My name is Chutiya, I raise the good for the good.
- You don't know how bastard this garbage Seth is…
- I'm a little, cute little baby
- Aala re Aala Inspector Bhinde came, took the lock of law in hand
- comeooo lolita
- I consider work as my worship and work place as heaven
Shakti Kapoor Controversies
In 2005, he was caught in a sting operation of a news channel in the casting couch case. The clip purportedly shows Kapoor telling an undercover reporter in a hotel room in Mumbai (formerly Bombay):
I want to love you... and if you want to get into this line [business], what do you have to do with what I'm asking [you] to do." In the 40-minute recording, Kapoor was seen saying this to the woman. He is heard to take her to acting and dance classes before introducing her to top directors. He also named three Indian actresses who allegedly had sex with top producers and directors in exchange for roles." You just have to do it once," he says.
Shakti was also a part of the biggest reality show, Bigg Boss Season 5? He entered the house while performing on the dance number 'Bachna Ae Haseeno Lo Main Aa Gaya'. The actor entered the show to clean up his image and tried to be on his best behavior but didn't stick to it for long. He landed in big trouble when he was caught on camera slapping the butt of his fellow contestant, Miss Afghanistan Vida Samadzai. And he was not only evicted from the house but also made fun of by the hosts Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.
He accused famous directors like Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai and Amit Khanna of doing casting couch to famous actresses.
In 2008, his son Siddhant was arrested along with many more at a rave party.
Role of Shakti Kapoor in World's Biggest Ram Leela
'Ram Leela' will be telecast live on Doordarshan from October 17 to October 25. The live streaming of the theatrical act of Lord Ram's life has been organized by My Mother Foundation and Ram Ki Ramlila Samiti in association with the Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
Many Bollywood stars are involved in Ayodhya's 'Ram Leela'. Bollywood comedian Shakti Kapoor will be seen in the role of Ahiravan.
For the first time, Doordarshan will telecast 'Ram Leela' live from Laxman Fort in Ayodhya. It will air daily from 7 pm to 10 pm till Dussehra for nine days of Navratri. 'Ram Leela' will be telecast live on several official social media channels as well as YouTube and will be available in different languages across the country.
Unknow facts about Shakti Kapoor
- Actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis changed their name from Sunil to Shakti to make it more impressive for their negative role in their film "Rocky".
- Due to his bad conduct, he was expelled from their 3 schools and studied in third division.
- He took admission in his college in cricket from his sports quota.
- Although he had to join his father's business, he wanted to start a travel agency.
- During his college life, he ran an advertising campaign for Surya Bansi Suitings.
- His wife Shivangi is the sister of famous actress Padmini Kolhapuri.
- He participated in Bigg Boss Season 5 but got out after 1 month.
- He considers Sunil Dutt and Feroz Khan as his godfather.
- His only film as a lead actor was "Zakhmi Insaan" which was a flop.
Shakti Kapoor Net Worth
As of 2021, Shakti Kapoor's net worth is estimated to be around $7 million, i.e. ₹48 crore. Shakti Kapoor has acted in over 700 films in his illustrious career spanning four decades.
Net Worth - (Net Worth 2021) $7 million
Net Worth In Indian Rupees- More than Rs 48 Crore
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Shakti Kapoor's father was Sikander Lal Kapoor
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