Arjun Kapoor, born 26 June 1985, is a Bollywood actor best known for Ishaqzaade, 2 States, and Gunday. He comes from one of Hindi cinema's most prominent film families, yet his route into acting was unusually grounded, beginning behind the camera rather than in front of it.
The Kapoor family scion who started behind the camera, Arjun Kapoor worked as an assistant director and associate producer before making his acting debut. That early experience shaped a career that has moved from intense romantic dramas to comedies, thrillers, and large ensemble films.
Early Life & Family
Arjun Kapoor was born on 26 June 1985 in Bombay, now Mumbai, into a Punjabi family. His father is producer Boney Kapoor, and his mother was Mona Shourie Kapoor, who died in 2012. He is the grandson of filmmaker Surinder Kapoor, the nephew of actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, and the cousin of Sonam Kapoor.
His sister is Anshula Kapoor. His stepmother is Sridevi, and his half-sisters are Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. For more on his half-sister, read the Janhvi Kapoor biography.
He was educated at Arya Vidya Mandir in Mumbai, which he left after 11th grade. Arjun Kapoor has spoken openly about weighing about 140 kg in his teens and about his subsequent transformation, a journey he has discussed as a major turning point in his life.
Career
Arjun Kapoor started behind the camera as an assistant director on Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) and Salaam-E-Ishq (2007). He also worked as an associate producer on No Entry (2005) and Wanted (2009), gaining hands-on experience in mainstream Hindi filmmaking before stepping in front of the camera.
He made his acting debut with Ishaqzaade (2012), a Yash Raj Films production directed by Habib Faisal, opposite Parineeti Chopra. The film was a commercial success and earned him a Filmfare Best Male Debut nomination and the Zee Cine Best Male Debut award. For more on his debut co-star, read the Parineeti Chopra biography.
His breakthrough run followed with Gunday (2014), 2 States (2014), in which he played Krish Malhotra opposite Alia Bhatt, Finding Fanny (2014), and Ki & Ka (2016), opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan. Gunday, 2 States, and Ki & Ka each crossed 1 billion rupees worldwide, according to Moviebuff. For more on his Gunday co-star, read the Ranveer Singh biography.
His later films include Half Girlfriend (2017), Mubarakan (2017), Namaste England (2018), India's Most Wanted (2019), Panipat (2019), Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021), Ek Villain Returns (2022), Kuttey (2023), The Lady Killer (2023), Singham Again (2024), and Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025).
He is also attached to No Entry 2, with Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. The project is announced or upcoming only and is not dated here.
Personal Life
Arjun Kapoor remains closely connected to the wider Kapoor family, including his sister Anshula Kapoor, his uncles Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, his cousin Sonam Kapoor, and his half-sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
According to reports, he was in a relationship with Malaika Arora from 2016 to 2024. That relationship is described here only as reported, not as a current relationship.
On television, he hosted Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi season 7 in 2016 and hosted the 16th IIFA Awards in 2015.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official trailer for his debut film Ishaqzaade below.
This is the official trailer for Ishaqzaade, Arjun Kapoor's debut film, from the YRF official channel.
FAQ
When was he born?
Arjun Kapoor was born on 26 June 1985 in Bombay, now Mumbai.
What was his debut film?
His acting debut was Ishaqzaade (2012), directed by Habib Faisal and opposite Parineeti Chopra.
Which are his biggest hits?
His biggest hits include Gunday, 2 States, and Ki & Ka, each of which crossed 1 billion rupees worldwide, according to Moviebuff.
What is he doing now?
His most recent film listed here is Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025), and No Entry 2 is announced or upcoming, with Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh. No date is given for that upcoming project.
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