Arjun Kapoor is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. After taking on the role of assistant producer and assistant director in a few films, Kapoor made his acting debut in Habib Faisal's romance drama Ishaqzaade.
Background
Kapoor was born in Chembur, Mumbai to Indian film producer, Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor. He is the grandson of filmmaker Surinder Kapoor, He is the nephew of actors Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor and producer Sandeep Marwah, and the first-cousin of actress Sonam Kapoor and producer Rhea Kapoor. He is also the step-son of actress Sridevi. He has a sister, Anshula Kapoor, and also two younger half sisters, Jhanvi and Khushi Kapoor. Prior to acting, Kapoor aspired to become a director.
Career
Kapoor's first stint as assistant producer was for No Entry (2005), which was followed by Wanted (2009). He also co-produced Milenge Milenge (2010). He was assistant director of various films, including Shakti: The Power (2002) Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), and Salaam-E-Ishq (2007). Kapoor was originally supposed to debut with Y-Films’ Virus Diwan in 2011. However, he was launched by Yash Raj Films in Ishaqzaade instead.[6] the film became a commercial and critical success, after grossing approximately 42.52 crores in three weeks and eventually being declared by Box Office India to be a "super hit".
As of January 2013, Kapoor is filming for Aurangzeb,; as well as Gunday. He will also feature in 2 States. He has been named as starring in the Hindi remake of Okkadu and the film Finding Fanny Fernandes.