★ HOW OLD IS SHAHID KAPOOR?
Shahid Kapoor is 45 years old, born February 25, 1981 in IN · Pisces.
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About
Shahid Kapoor transformed from romantic lead to all-range actor, racking up three Filmfare Awards and Forbes India Celebrity 100 placements. Born in India in 1981, he trained as a dancer before debuting in the sleeper hit Ishq Vishk (2003). Standout roles in Haider (2014) and Udta Punjab (2016) proved his range beyond rom-coms. A Pisces, he balances family life with Mira Rajput and judging gigs on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Shahid Kapoor moved beyond romantic roles to become one of India's highest-paid actors, holding spots on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012. Born 25 February 1981 in India, he is the son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem, and trained at Shiamak Davar's dance academy before appearing as a background dancer in 1990s films. His 2003 film debut in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He proved his dramatic range playing a troubled businessman in Jab We Met (2007) and twin brothers in Vishal Bhardwaj's action film Kaminey (2009). His portrayal of Hamlet in Bhardwaj's tragedy Haider (2014) won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor, while his role as a drug-abusing singer in the crime drama Udta Punjab (2016) earned the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. Later box-office hits included the period drama Padmaavat (2018) and the romantic drama Kabir Singh (2019). Recent work spans the crime series Farzi (2023) and the romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024). As a Pisces actor, he brings emotional depth to character work and has hosted award ceremonies and judged the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015). Off-screen, he is married to Mira Rajput with two children and is known for his style.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Shahid Kapoor was born into a family of actors—his father Pankaj Kapur and mother Neelima Azeem both worked in film. He trained as a dancer at Shiamak Davar's academy and appeared as a background dancer in several 1990s films, also featuring in music videos and television commercials before landing his leading role.
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Trivia
- Son of actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem; trained as a professional dancer at Shiamak Davar's academy.
- Won three Filmfare Awards: Best Male Debut for Ishq Vishk (2003), Best Actor for Haider (2014), and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Udta Punjab (2016).
- Has been featured on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list continuously since 2012 and is known off-screen as one of India's most stylish male celebrities.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Shahid Kapoor tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
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- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
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CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shahid Kapoor?
- Shahid Kapoor is 45 years old (born February 25, 1981).
- When is Shahid Kapoor's birthday?
- Shahid Kapoor was born on February 25, 1981.
- What is Shahid Kapoor's zodiac sign?
- Shahid Kapoor is a Pisces, born February 25, 1981.
- What is Shahid Kapoor's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shahid Kapoor was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Shahid Kapoor from?
- Shahid Kapoor is from IN.
- What does Shahid Kapoor do?
- Shahid Kapoor is a actor.
- Is Shahid Kapoor still alive?
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