Shahid Kapoor
Known for
Shahid Kapoor entered Bollywood through the back door, as a background dancer, before his 2003 leading debut. Born in New Delhi in 1981, son of actor Pankaj Kapur, he graduated from chocolate-boy romances to serious acting with the beloved 'Jab We Met' (2007). His range announced itself in Vishal Bhardwaj's Hamlet adaptation 'Haider' (2014), which won him the Filmfare Award for best actor, and the gritty 'Udta Punjab' (2016). He faced off against Ranveer Singh in the epic 'Padmaavat' (2018) and scored the polarizing blockbuster 'Kabir Singh' (2019), then conquered streaming with the counterfeiting thriller 'Farzi' (2023).
Shahid Kapoor
37 Movies
2 Series
Shahid Kapoor entered Bollywood through the back door, as a background dancer, before his 2003 leading debut. Born in New Delhi in 1981, son of actor Pankaj Kapur, he graduated from chocolate-boy romances to serious acting with the beloved 'Jab We Met' (2007). His range announced itself in Vishal Bhardwaj's Hamlet adaptation 'Haider' (2014), which won him the Filmfare Award for best actor, and the gritty 'Udta Punjab' (2016). He faced off against Ranveer Singh in the epic 'Padmaavat' (2018) and scored the polarizing blockbuster 'Kabir Singh' (2019), then conquered streaming with the counterfeiting thriller 'Farzi' (2023).
Movies
Plays Kunal
Cocktail 2
2026
Plays Dev Ambre
Deva
2025
Plays Maharaja Ratan Singh
Padmaavat
2018
Plays Ustara
O'Romeo
2026
Plays Aditya Kashyap
Jab We Met
2007
Plays Aryan Agnihotri
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
2024
Plays Prem Bajpayee
Vivah
2006
Plays Arjun Talwar
Jersey
2022
Plays Jeetu Prasad Sharma
Chup Chup Ke
2006
Plays Haider Meer
Haider
2014
Plays Kabir Rajdheer Singh
Kabir Singh
2019
Plays Jagjinder Joginder
Shaandaar
2015
Plays Tommy Singh
Udta Punjab
2016
Plays Romeo Rajkumar
R... Rajkumar
2013
Plays Raj Malhotra
36 China Town
2006
Plays Rohan Kapoor
Dil Bole Hadippa!
2009
Plays Charlie / Guddu
Kaminey
2009
Plays Karan
Badmaash Company
2010
Plays Harinder Singh (Harry)
Mausam
2011
Plays Nawab Malik
Rangoon
2017
Plays Govind / Javed Qadri / Krish Kapoor
Teri Meri Kahaani
2012
Plays Karan
Deewane Huye Paagal
2005
Plays Sumair Azad
Bloody Daddy
2023
Plays Aditya "Adi" Verma
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
2005
Plays Special Appearance
Action Jackson
2014
Plays Sameer Behl
Chance Pe Dance
2010
Plays Rahul Prakash Udyavar
Paathshaala
2010
Plays Jai Malhotra
Fida
2004
Plays Vishwas Rao
Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
2013
Plays Sushil Kumar "SK" Pant
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
2018
Plays Jaidev Vardhan
Shikhar
2005
Plays Raja / Rahul
Fool N Final
2007
Plays Amit "Immy" Kapoor
Milenge Milenge
2010
Plays Nikhil Mathur
Dil Maange More!!!
2004
Plays Raj Malhotra
Kismat Konnection
2008
Plays Rajiv Mathur
Ishq Vishk
2003
Plays Special Appearance
Kya Love Story Hai
2007
Latest Trailers
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O'Romeo
Full Filmography
Cocktail 2
Kunal
2026
Film
O'Romeo
Ustara
2026
Film
Deva
Dev Ambre
2025
Film
Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya
Aryan Agnihotri
2024
Film
Farzi
Sunny / Artist · 8 episodes
2023
TV
Bloody Daddy
Sumair Azad
2023
Film
Jersey
Arjun Talwar
2022
Film
Kabir Singh
Kabir Rajdheer Singh
2019
Film
Batti Gul Meter Chalu
Sushil Kumar "SK" Pant
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Shahid Kapoor and where are they from?
Shahid Kapoor is 45 years old, born on February 25, 1981 in New Delhi, India.
What are the most famous roles of Shahid Kapoor?
Shahid Kapoor is best known for roles in Jab We Met, Padmaavat, Haider.
How many movies has Shahid Kapoor been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), Shahid Kapoor has appeared in 37 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Shahid Kapoor's first movie?
The career of Shahid Kapoor began with Ishq Vishk (2003).
What is Shahid Kapoor's most recent movie or series?
Shahid Kapoor's most recent release is Cocktail 2, which premiered on June 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Shahid Kapoor appeared in?
On television, Shahid Kapoor has appeared in Farzi, The Kapil Sharma Show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Koffee with Karan.
Shahid Kapoor
1981-02-25 · New Delhi, India
Kapoor also known as Shahid Khattar, is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films was born to actor Pankaj Kapoor and actor/classical dancer Neelima Azeem.
Kapoor made his film debut in 2003 with a leading role in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk, a sleeper hit for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Kapoor earned nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for portraying a troubled businessman in Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007) and twin brothers in Vishal Bhardwaj's caper thriller Kaminey (2009).
Cited in the media as one of the most attractive Indian celebrities, Kapoor maintains his popularity despite a fluctuating career trajectory. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, Kapoor has since taken on parts in action films and thrillers. He is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards. In addition to acting, Kapoor supports charities, hosts award ceremonies, and has featured as a talent judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015). Following a romantic relationship with the actress Kareena Kapoor, he married Mira Rajput, a student from New Delhi, with whom he has a daughter.