Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor may be only a few films old, but he has already established himself as a star to be reckoned with.
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor may be only a few films old, but he has already established himself as a star to be reckoned with.
The versatile actor's 2 States has just joined the Rs 100 crore club. Here's a pictorial look at Arjun's journey as he turns a year older.
Arjun Kapoor was born on June 26, 1985 to producers Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie. He is the grandson of filmmaker Surinder Kapoor and the nephew of actors Anil and Sanjay Kapoor. Stepmother Sridevi, first cousin Sonam and producer Rhea Kapoor are also a part of his filmy family. He has a younger sister named Anshula and is half-brother to Sridevi's daughters Jhanvi and Khushi.
These pictures were posted on Facebook by Arjun Kapoor
Arjun was very young when his parents separated and his father married actress Sridevi. Mona Shourie and both Arjun and Anshula continued to live in the family home until Ms Shourie's death in 2012.
Arjun attended the Arya Vidya Mandir school in Mumbai but dropped out after failing his class 12 examination.
Arjun recently confessed to having dated Arpita Khan, sister of Bollywood actor Salman Khan. They broke up after two years. The actor has been romantically linked with his 2 States co-star Alia Bhatt but the actors have so far refused to comment on the reported relationship.
Arjun's first brush with Bollywood was as assistant director to Nikhil Advani in Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003). He also assisted the director in Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2007). He worked as an associate producer on two of his father's productions - No Entry (2005) and Wanted (2009) - before signing a three-film acting deal with Yash Raj Films.
Arjun made his acting debut with the 2012 film Ishaqzaade in which he starred with Parineeti Chopra. The film was a hit and Arjun received rave reviews for his performance.
In 2013, Arjun played a double role in Atul Sabharwal's crime thriller Aurangzeb. The film was a flop.
Arjun's first film of 2014 was the action thriller Gunday, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Arjun and Ranveer Singh played coal bandits who become a part of Kolkata's powerful coal mafia. Priyanka Chopra played their love interest. The movie did fairly well at the box office. Arjun's acting was again applauded.
Arjun's second film of 2014 was the highly successful romantic comedy 2 States, based on a novel by Chetan Bhagat. Arjun and Alia Bhatt received rave reviews for their portrayal of a couple who belong to different cultures and the problems they face in their romantic journey. The film has made over Rs 100 crores.
Arjun will next be seen in Finding Fanny Fernandes with Deepika Padukone and in Tevar opposite Sonakshi Sinha.
We wish Arjun a very happy birthday and a great year ahead.
