Here are 9 Unknown facts about legendary Anil Kapoor
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01/10Here are 9 Unknown facts about legendary Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor is the best example of a man who has aged gracefully. He is not just a versatile actor but also a successful producer and a singer. Anil Kapoor's career in the film industry is dated back to the 80s. He was born and brought up in Chembur to film producer Surinder Kapoor. Apart from Bollywood, he has also worked in Hollywood. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ was his first International collaboration with Donny Boyle in the year 2008. Anil Kapoor is a proud father of three successful kids Sonam, Rhea and Harshvardhan Kapoor and with each of them growing up; it looks like he is losing some more grey hair. He is the young old man in the industry.
02/10Anil Kapoor was born in Chembur to producer Surinder Kapoor
Very few of us will know that Anil Kapoor comes from a middle-class family. He used to live in Chembur, a little place close Mumbai. He was an extremely basic living kid; he had a few dreams which he accomplished today. He worked hard to accomplish his fantasies. Anil Kapoor puts stock in straightforward living; he regards the accomplishments and his diligent work.
03/10He made his acting debut with ‘Hamare Tumhare’ in 1979
Anil Kapoor was a very hard working person. He got his first film in 1979 in ‘Hamare Tumhare’. The music is given by the legend R D Burman. The movie was a great story. His father was not a very rich man the actor had to struggle a lot during his earlier day. As he did not play the lead role in the film.
04/10He got married to costume designer Sunita Bambhani in 1984
Anil Kapoor imparted a connection to Sunita however at first he didn't know about wedding Sunita. Later he understood that he ought to wed Sunita as Sunita's folks were distraught at him for not stepping up with regards to wedding their little girl. Presently, Sunita and Anil Kapoor are one of the favored couples in Bollywood.Anil Kapoor did not have any intriguing stories about his affection life, he succumbed to Sunita and later wedded her.
05/10His first leading role was in the film ‘Woh 7 Din’
This was Anil Kapoor’s first lead role in the film industry. His father had produced the film. The film is a remake of the 1981 Tamil film ‘Andha 7 Naatkal’, which was directed by K. Bhagyaraj. Director Bapu remade the film in Telugu first and then in Hindi. The music was done by Laxmikant Pyarelal while Anand Bakshi wrote the lyrics.
06/10Due to financial crunch, he worked in Raj Kapoor's garage
Anil Kapoor as we know had to face many struggles and hard work in the initial stage in the industry. Anil Kapoor is an extremely self-illustrative person; His money related capacity was not in any way great. Whatever he had sought after in his life is because of his devotion to his fantasies and his diligent work. He says that he feels honored to have accomplished such a great amount in his life; he views himself as a work just having a place from a working class. He is an exceptionally humble individual and we regard his humility towards his accomplishments throughout his life. He had worked in Raj Kapoor's garage for a while.
07/10Not just an actor, Anil Kapoor is a singer too
Not many know that Anil Kapoor is a trained semi-classical singer. He is an all-rounder when it comes to talent. He has sung in ‘Pyar Kiya Nahi Jaata’ from ‘Woh 7 Din’ (1983) and ‘I Love You’ from ‘Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai’ (2000). The actor said that he feels nervous and scared while singing.
08/10He got his first Filmfare Award in the year 1988
Anil Kapoor's career has spanned over 30 years as an actor, he turned into producer with his critically acclaimed movie namely ‘Gandhi, My Father’. He won his second Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award, Pukar (2000) for which he won a National Film Award for Best Actor as well as No Entry (2005), Welcome (2007), Race (2008) and Race 2 (2013). He also received another Filmfare award for 'Best Supporting Actor' role for Dil Dhadakne Do, a movie released in 2015.
09/10Anil Kapoor was not the first choice for Mr. India, Amitabh Bachchan was
If sources are to be believed, the role of Arun Varma or Mr. India was written keeping Amitabh Bachchan in mind due to his popular baritone which could give the character a strong identity. But the latter turned down the script. For the record, director Shekhar Kapur had offered the film to another superstar Rajesh Khanna, but he also said no to the project as he could not relate himself to the experimental concept of the invisible hero. Finally, Anil Kapoor signed the film which went on to become one of the must-watch films of Bollywood.
10/10Anil Kapoor does not like to be called Jhakass everytime
Anil Kapoor didn't consider that jhakass move to end up noticeably so prominent that half of the nation dances on that song. Anil Kapoor didn't ever imagine that Jhakass will turn into a piece of his character. Wherever he goes he sees his fans scoring upon the jhakass melody. Anil never felt that the melody will turn out to be such a blockbuster and individuals will love him such a great amount in the tune. It was exceptionally stunning for Anil Kapoor that, the tune is still in the leader of his fans individuals still stick him with that jhakass move. He is an established actor today and has been producing some amazing films.
