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Age: 42 Years
Hometown: Mumbai
Wife: Alia Bhatt

Ranbir Kapoor

Bio/Wiki
Full NameRanbir Raj Kapoor
Nickname(s)• Daboo
• Ganglu
Profession(s)• Actor
• Producer
• Businessman
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)6' (183 cm)
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
Date of Birth28 September 1982 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2024)42 Years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra
Zodiac signLibra
SignatureRanbir Kapoor Signature
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
SchoolBombay Scottish School, Mumbai
College/Institutes• H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
• School of Visual Arts, New York
• Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York
Educational QualificationA course in filmmaking
DebutFilm (Actor): Saawariya (2007)
Ranbir Kapoor's Debut Saawariya
Film (Producer): Jagga Jasoos (2017)
Ranbir Kapoor Production Debut Jagga Jasoos
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian (turned vegetarian in 2023) [1]The Economic Times
Address Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai (56 KrishnaRaj, Pali Hill, Bandra [W], Mumbai – 400050)
HobbiesPlaying Football, Travelling and Watching Movies
Likes/DislikesLikes: Spending Time With Family, Friends, and Dogs, Watching Movies, Playing on Xbox and Playstation, Playing Football, Randomly Staring at the Ceiling
Dislikes: Tendli, Rudeness and Negging Others
Awards/HonoursFilmfare Awards
2008: Best Male Debut for Saawariya
2010: Best Actor (Critics) for Wake Up Sid, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
2012: Best Actor for Rockstar, Best Actor (Critics) for Rockstar
2013: Best Actor for Barfi!
2024: Best Actor for 'Animal'
Ranbir Kapoor, along with Alia Bhatt, after winning the 69th Filmfare Award for Best Actor
Other Awards
2007: Sabsey Favourite Naya Hero for Saawariya at Star's Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards
2013: Screen Award for Best Actor (Popular Choice) for Barfi!

Note: Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name.
Tattoo(s)On His Wrist: Written "Awara" in hindi (temporary tattoo inked only for Bollywood film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani in 2013)
Ranbir Kapoor's Tattoo On His Wrist
Right Palm: A Cross symbol
Ranbir Kapoor's Tattoo On His Right Palm
On the left trapezius (area extending over the back of the neck and shoulders): His daughter's name 'Raha' [2]Hindustan Times
Ranbir Kapoor's tattoo of his daughter's name Raha
Controversies• In his younger days, when he was partying at a pub, he met Salman Khan there and while partying they had an exchange of words during which Salman slapped him.

• He attracted controversy when he revealed that he was asked to "Get Lost" by Natalie Portman. He saw her at Tribeca, a film festival where she was busy on phone and crying, he quickly stopped her and said "I Love Your .." and before he could say work, she said, "Get Lost".

• Ranbir Kapoor was clouded in a controversy when the Enforcement Directorate summoned him in connection to the Mahadev Online Book App case. As per reports, a dubai-based app named Mahadev Online Book App was under suspicion for enrolling new users, creating IDs, and involvement in money laundering through hawala channels. Enforcement Directorate officials, in an interview, claimed that Ranbir Kapoor had endorsed the app and allegedly received a significant amount of cash for it because of which he was instructed to appear for interrogation before the ED on 6 October 2023. [3]NDTV
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date14 April 2022
Marriage PlaceVastu Building in Mumbai
Affairs/Girlfriends• Nandita Mahtani (Fashion Designer)
Ranbir Kapoor with Nandita Mahtani
Deepika Padukone (2007-2009)
Ranbir Kapoor with Deepika Padukone
Katrina Kaif (2012-2016)
Ranbir Kapoor with Katrina Kaif
Alia Bhatt
Ranbir Kapoor With His Girlfriend Alia Bhatt
Family
Wife/SpouseAlia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding picture
Note: Ranbir is 11 years older to Alia.
ChildrenDaughter- Raha (born on 6 November 2022)
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor with their daughter, Raha
Note: The name 'Raha' was chosen by Neetu Singh. [4]NDTV
ParentsFather- Rishi Kapoor (Actor)
Mother- Neetu Singh (Actress)
Ranbir Kapoor with his parents
GrandparentsGrandfather- Raj Kapoor
Grandmother- Krishna Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor's Granparents
Uncle and AuntPaternal Uncle- Randhir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor With His Uncle Randhir Kapoor
Paternal Aunt- Babita Shivdasani
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- Riddhima Kapoor Sahani
Ranbir Kapoor With His Sister
Cousin(s)Cousin Sisters- Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor With His Cousins Kareena And Karishma
Favourites
FoodItalian, Chinese, Home made Food especially Bhindi, Jungli Mutton, Paya
Dessert(s)Mishti Doi, Creme Brulee and Gulab Jamun
Fruit(s)Mosambi, Bananas, Water-Melon
SpiceCardamom
Restaurant(s)Gajalee, Ling’s Pavillion
Actor(s)Bollywood: Rishi Kapoor, Akshaye Khanna
Hollywood: Dustin Hoffman, Al Pacino
ActressesBollywood: Kajol, Madhuri Dixit
Hollywood: Jennifer Connelly, Natalie Portman
Film(s)Bollywood: 'Shree 420'
Hollywood: 'Life is Beautiful'
Song(s)Kisiki Muskurahaton Pe Ho Nisaar (Anari), ‘The Boxer’ by Simon and Garfunkel, Channa Mereya
SingerA. R. Rahman
TV ShowTravel and Living
Colour(s)Red, White & Black
BookHeavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross
CartoonTom and Jerry
FootballerLionel Messi
Football TeamBarcelona
Destination(s)New York, USA, Venice, Puglia in Italy
SoapLa Prairie
Director(s)Anurag Basu, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Style Quotient
Cars Collection• Audi A8L
• Audi R8
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport
• Mercedes Benz AMG G-63
Ranbir Kapoor Mercedes G63
• Land Rover Range Rover Vogue
• Land Rover Range Rover SUV
Ranbir Kapoor while getting out of his Land Rover Range Rover SUV
Bike CollectionHarley Davidson
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)INR 70 crore/film (as of October 2023) [5]India Today
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 350 Crore (as of 2024)

Ranbir Kapoor

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ranbir Kapoor

  • Ranbir is the fourth generation of the highly prestigious and first family of Bollywood- Kapoor family.

    Family Tree Of The Kapoors

    Family Tree of The Kapoors

  • Ranbir got his name from his grandfather, Raj Kapoor, as his real name was Ranbir Raj Kapoor.

    Ranbir Kapoor's childhood photo with Raj Kapoor

    Ranbir Kapoor’s childhood photo with Raj Kapoor

  • Since his childhood, he was good at playing football and had also performed at the district level.

    Ranbir Kapoor in his Childhood

    Ranbir Kapoor in his Childhood

  • He considers football as his favourite stress-buster and is the co-owner of the Indian Super League football team Mumbai City FC.

    Ranbir Kapoor's Football Team Mumbai City FC

    Ranbir Kapoor’s Football Team Mumbai City FC

  • He was very much naughty in his childhood; as he used to break toys to explore what’s inside them. Even afterward, he once pushed the Fire Alarm in New York to check by which time the guards appear.
  • In class 7, he had his first girlfriend.
  • He was the first from his Kapoor group to pass Class 10 and finish College.
  • In his teens, he had a huge crush on Imran Khan‘s wife, Avantika Malik.

    Imran Khan And His Wife Avantika Malik

    Imran Khan With His Wife Avantika Malik

  • Before the start of his acting career, he assisted Rishi Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the movies- Aa Ab Laut Chalen and Black.
  • During the 9/11 attack in New York in 2001, he was on the street near the World Trade Center.
  • During the shoot of his debut film Saawariya, around 100 people saw him naked in his towel dance song, which was Jab Se Tere Naina.

    Ranbir Kapoor In Jab Se Tere Naina Song

    Ranbir Kapoor In Jab Se Tere Naina Song

  • With his first earnings, he bought a Hublot watch.
  • His mother is a health freak and takes care of Ranbir’s health by giving him healthy vegetable juices every morning.
  • Ranbir has an inch long cut on his right cheek; as he was rushing to the bathroom in his childhood days and fell down on the pot.
  • Besides acting, he is a trained Jazz and Ballet dancer. He has also undergone horse riding classes.

Ranbir Kapoor Dancing

  • He took two years training for Tabla and also learned to play the guitar for his movie Rockstar.
  • During his shoot for Wake-Up Sid, he tried around 65-70 boxers for the introducing shot, and all the boxers he has worn in the film were his personal boxers.

    Ranbir Kapoor Wearing Boxer In Wake Up Sid

    Ranbir Kapoor Wearing Boxer In Wake Up Sid

  • It was revealed in some TV show that whenever Ranbir wants to look healthy for some award show or a ramp walk, he wears two to three T-Shirts under his attire and even sometimes wears the double number of jeans.
  • Ranbir was the first choice for the role of Bittoo Sharma in the movie Band Baja Baarat, but he wasn’t able to get that. Later, he regretted not being the part of the film at Koffee With Karan.
  • He was approached for the second lead in Star Wars, but he refused.
  • In an interview with Arnab Goswami, he told that his biggest inspiration is his grandfather, not his father, although he is a big fan of his father’s work and has watched all of his movies.
  • Apart from earning a handsome amount of money from his films, he still takes his pocket money of ₹1500/week from his mother.
  • Ranbir suffers from Nasal Deviated Septum due to which he speaks and eats really fast.
  • He has often tried to quit smoking, but he couldn’t. He admitted in an interview that he lacks the willpower to quit smoking.
  • He is very much Brand conscious and prefers wearing Prada slippers at home.
  • For his song “Naadan Parinde” in the film- Rockstar in 2011, he tried nearly 2 dozen wigs.

    Ranbir Kapoor In The Song Nadaan Parinde

    Ranbir Kapoor In The Song Nadaan Parinde

  • On his 30th birthday, Sanjay Dutt gifted him a red Harley Davidson motorcycle.

    Ranbir Kapoor's Harley Davidson gifted by Sanjay Dutt

    Ranbir Kapoor’s Harley Davidson gifted by Sanjay Dutt

  • He has a Mumma’s Boy personality, as he is very close to her mother and according to some online sources, her mother used to cut his nails off.
  • Ranbir is a coffee buff and drinks 2 cups of Espresso after waking up. Moreover, he carries his Espresso machine with him on his shoots.
  • He has a habit of adding up the digits on the number plate of every vehicle that he sees on the road, while he is driving.
  • Despite having a happy go lucky personality, he is a very emotional person as in an interview, he stated that he cries very often.
  • He has not seen any of his mother’s movie because he told that he feels shy about watching it, as he avoids if someone would comment on his mother’s work.
  • He is not so active on social media handles like Twitter, Facebook.
  • Ranbir is addicted to Candy Crush that whenever he finds some leisure time, he loves playing it.
  • In 2018, he was seen in “Sanju”, an Indian biographical drama film based on the life of actor Sanjay Dutt, and Ranbir has portrayed Sanjay Dutt in the film.
  • “Sanju” became Ranbir’s first film to reach the ₹200 crore mark.
  • His great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor was a cousin of Surinder Kapoor (Anil Kapoor‘s father).
  • In 2023, it was reported that Ranbir Kapoor had made the choice to abstain from alcohol and non-vegetarian food in preparation for his role as Lord Ram in the film ‘Ramayan.’ [6]India Today Ranbir, however, was spotted holding a glass of whisky at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant‘s pre-wedding bash in June 2024.

    Ranbir Kapoor was spotted holding a glass of whisky at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding bash

    Ranbir Kapoor was spotted holding a glass of whisky at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash

  • According to Ranbir, his father’s aggressive and passionate nature helped him play a fierce and aggressive role in the film ‘Animal’ (2023); he mentioned this at the trailer launch of the film in November 2023. [7]The Indian Express Ranbir reportedly charged half of his fee, i.e., Rs. 35 crore, for the film. He, moreover, was reported to receive his share of the profit if the film performed well at the box office. [8]India Today
  • In October 2023, Ranbir mentioned that he had decided to quit smoking and drinking alcohol to adopt a healthy lifestyle; he revealed this in an interview. [9]The Economic Times
  • During a podcast conversation with Nikhil Kamath in July 2024, he revealed that Alia Bhatt was 9 and he was 20 when he first met her. He said Sanjay Leela Bhansali wanted to make a film, Balika Vadhu, with him and Alia.