Personal Information

Full Name: Shahid Kapoor

Nickname: Shahid, Chocolate Boy

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1981-02-25

Languages Known: Hindi, English

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Dancing, fitness training, music, reading, travel

Education

School: Gyan Bharati School, New Delhi Rajhans Vidyalaya, Mumbai

College: Not Public

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: Pankaj Kapur Mother: Neelima Azeem

Siblings: Half-brother: Ishaan Khatter Half-sister: Sanah Kapur

Marital Status: married

Wife: Mira Rajput

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Actor, Film Producer

Skills:

Net Worth: Estimated ₹300–350 crore (approximate industry estimate; exact figure not publicly disclosed)

Awards & Achievements: Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Haider) Filmfare Critics Award Widely acclaimed for performances in Haider, Kabir Singh, Udta Punjab, and Jab We Met Known for successfully reinventing his on-screen image from romantic roles to complex, intense characters

Biography Details

Shahid Kapoor, born in 1981, began his career as a background dancer before transitioning into acting, where he quickly gained recognition for romantic roles in the early 2000s. Over time, he reinvented himself as a serious performer, delivering critically acclaimed performances in films such as Haider and Udta Punjab.

Known for his commitment to physical and emotional transformation, Shahid is regarded as one of the most versatile actors of his generation. His portrayal of flawed, complex characters has earned both commercial success and critical praise. Beyond acting, he is respected for his dance skills, disciplined fitness routine, and thoughtful approach to script selection.

Shahid continues to balance mainstream cinema with performance-driven roles, maintaining a strong presence in both box-office and content-focused projects.

• In 2026, Shahid Kapoor remained active across theatrical films and premium digital projects.

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• Industry discussions highlighted his continued shift toward layered, performance-centric roles.

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• His upcoming projects in 2026 focused on strong storytelling and character depth rather than formula-driven cinema.

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• Shahid also continued brand collaborations aligned with fitness and lifestyle positioning.

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