Introducing actors who were backup dancers in Aishwarya Rai-Karisma Kapoor’s films and are now big stars in Bollywood.

The Bollywood industry has seen the debut of several actors every year. Some become overnight sensations after their debut film, while others struggle a bit to reach the top spot. So many actors changed their early professional lives just to solidify their presence in the film industry. Because their ultimate passion was acting.

The actor we are talking about today has proven his acting skills over the years and has become a superstar. He has acted in several hit movies and is one of the top actors in the Bollywood industry.

The actor we are talking about is none other than Shahid Kapoor. He was a backup dancer in Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Taal and Karisma Kapoor starrer Dil To Pagal Hai. He was featured in the songs “Kahin Aag Lage Lag Jaaye” and “Le Gai Le Gai” respectively. Let’s take a closer look at his early life, Bollywood debut, lavish spending, filmography, and more.

Shahid kapoor childhood

Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor was born on February 25, 1981 in New Delhi. His father is actor Pankaj Kapur and his mother is actor and dancer Neelima Azeem. His parents divorced when he was three years old. His father then moved to Mumbai and married actress Supriya Pathak, but Kapoor continued to live in Delhi with his mother and his maternal grandparents.

Kapoor had a keen interest in dance from an early age. When she was 15 years old, she enrolled in the Dance Institute of Shamak Davar. While she was a student, Shahid appeared as a background dancer in the films Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) and Taal (1999). Interestingly, Davar was the choreographer there.

He then became a lecturer at the institute and during this time accompanied a friend to an audition for a commercial starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji, but ultimately ended up getting the role himself. became. He also assumed the role of his father’s assistant director in his 1998 television series ‘Mohandas Bole’.

Shahid Kapoor’s early career and Bollywood debut

In 2003, Shahid Kapoor made his Bollywood debut with Ken Ghosh’s film Ishq Vishk. Notably, before starting work in the film, he attended an acting workshop with Naseeruddin Shah and Satyadev Dubey. He then played the role of a lovelorn student in Fida (2004). His character is manipulated into robbing a bank by a woman (Kareena Kapoor) and her lover (Fardeen Khan).

In 2006, Kapoor starred opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan in two films, the thriller 36 Chinatown and the comedy Chapchap Ke.

Shahid Kapoor’s next big breakthrough came later that year when he starred opposite Amrita Rao in Sooraj Barjatiya’s romantic drama Vivah, which focused on arranged marriages. In 2007, Imtiaz’s romantic comedy Jab We Met, directed by Ali, became one of his highest-grossing films of the year. In this film, he appeared opposite Kareena.

After that, Shahid acted in several successful films such as ‘Haider’, ‘Udta Punjab’, ‘Kaminey: The Goons’, Kismat Connection and ‘Kabir Singh’.

Shahid kapoor personal life and family

Shahid has always been a private person when it comes to his personal life. The actor married Mira Rajput, a common woman, in 2015. He is the proud father of daughter Misha (August 2016) and son Zayn (September 2018).

The Times of India reported that Mr. Kapoor met Rajput through the Dharmic religious organization Radha Somi Satsang Beas. Talking about his family, as mentioned earlier, his father is actor Pankaj Kapoor and his mother is actor and dancer Neelima Azeem.

Actor Ishaan Khatter is the son of former couple Neelima Azeem and Rajesh Khatter and half-brother of Shahid Kapoor.

Shahid Kapoor’s lavish spending and assets

Talking about his lavish spending, Shahid has a dreamy collection of cars, from a Range Rover Vogue to a Jaguar XKR-S and a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

According to a report in GQ India, Shahid also owns a Jaguar XKR-S, Range Rover Vogue, Mercedes-AMG S400, Porsche Cayenne GTS and Mercedes ML-Class.

Shahid Kapoor Career Peaks and Filmography

Shahid, who rose to immense fame with the film Bibaa, became an acting inspiration for many. He established himself with his brilliant performances in films like Haider, Udta Punjab, Kabir Singh and Jab We Met. His natural acting never goes out of style. In addition to his acting skills, Shahid also impresses his fans and followers with his stylish dancing skills.

Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming projects

On the work front, Shahid Kapoor is currently gearing up for the release of his romantic drama ‘Teri Burton Mein Aisa Urja Jiya’. The film will star Kriti Sanon in the lead role opposite. The film, directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sir, is scheduled to hit theaters on February 9, 2024.