Personal Information

Full Name: Annu Kapoor

Nickname: Annu bhai, Radio Raja, Voice of India

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1956-12-24

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Urdu, Malvi (Indori dialect)

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Listening to old Hindi film songs & ghazals, collecting retro Bollywood memorabilia, reading Urdu poetry & literature, spending time with grandchildren, watching cricket

Education

School: Government Model School, Indore

College: National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi

Degrees Obtained: Diploma in Acting (National School of Drama)

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 78 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Late Pt. Chunni Lal Kapoor (theatre personality & classical singer) Mother: Late Chandra Prabha Kapoor (homemaker)

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Anju Kishinchandani (second wife; married 2005)

Children: 3

Career

Current Position: Actor, Radio Jockey, Anchor, Voice-over Artist, Theatre Personality (active in Hindi films, TV, radio, OTT & theatre)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹80–130 crore (from long career in films, TV serials, radio, voice-overs, endorsements, live events)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Dhanak (2015) Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role – Rishtey & Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (multiple years) Known for iconic radio show Yaadon Ka IdiotBox (Red FM – longest-running radio show in India) Memorable roles in Viruddh (2006), Gulaal (2009), Delhi Belly (2011), Vicky Donor (2012), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Befikre (2016), Article 15 (2019), Bala (2019), Crew (2024) One of the most versatile & respected character actors & voice artists in Indian entertainment

Biography Details

Annu Kapoor (born December 24, 1956, in Indore) is one of India's most respected character actors and radio personalities. Trained at the National School of Drama (NSD), he began with theatre and made his film debut in the 1980s. He gained massive popularity with his iconic radio show Yaadon Ka IdiotBox on Red FM (2001–present) – one of the longest-running radio shows in India.

He is known for powerful supporting & character roles in films like Viruddh (2006), Gulaal (2009), Delhi Belly (2011), Vicky Donor (2012), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Article 15 (2019), and Bala (2019). He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Dhanak (2015). Married to Anju Kishinchandani since 2005, father to three children. At 70, he remains active in films, OTT, radio, and theatre, admired for his distinctive voice, versatility, and grounded personality.

• January 2026: Annu Kapoor turned 70 (December 24, 2025); celebrated quietly with family; shared rare photo & voice message for fans on social media. Industry colleagues including Manoj Joshi, Rajesh Sharma & Kapil Sharma sent heartfelt birthday wishes.
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• January 2026: Yaadon Ka IdiotBox completed 25 years on Red FM (started 2001); special anniversary episode aired with celebrity guests – broke all previous listenership records.
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• January 2026: He appeared as a guest on The Kapil Sharma Show Season 4 special; recreated his iconic voice modulation & shared nostalgic stories from 90s–2000s cinema. Episode trended heavily.
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• Ongoing: Continues daily radio show; no new major film/OTT project announced early 2026. Focus on radio, occasional theatre, selective acting, and family life. No controversies or health issues reported in early 2026; remains one of the most loved & respected voices in Indian entertainment.

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