|
Name |
Shahid
Kapoor |
|
Nick name |
Chocolate Boy (press
nickname), Sasha (family nickname) |
|
|
Date
of Birth |
25th February 1981
|
|
Profession |
Actor,
Dancer, Model |
|
Birth
Place |
Mumbai,
India |
|
Sun
sign |
Pisces |
|
Nationality |
Indian |
|
Height |
5' 7" |
|
Weight |
70 kg |
|
Eye colour |
Dark Brown |
|
Hair
colour |
Black |
|
Family |
Father
– Pankaj Kapoor (Film and Television Actor)
Mother – Neelima Azim (Television Actress)
Maternal Grandfather – Anwar Azeem (Marxist
journalist)
Step-Mother - Supriya
Pathak (Actress)
Step-Sister - Sanaa
Step-Brother – Ishaan Kapoor (Actor), Ruhan
|
|
ex- girlfriends |
Hrishta Bhatt ,
Kareena Kapoor |
|
Education |
School :
* Gyanbharati, Delhi
* Rajhans Vidyalaya, Mumbai
College :
NM College, Juhu, Mumbai |
|
Debut |
Film
Ishq Vishk
Album
Aankhon Mein Tera Hi Chehra |
|
Passion |
Acting, dancing, and playing cricket |
|
Favorites |
Actor : Pankaj Kapoor , Tom
Cruise
Actress: Julia Roberts
Drinks: Energy
drinks
Food:Dahi
Batata Puri and Pani Puri
Place : Goa, Europe, London, Dubai
Color: Black and White
Cologne: Paco
Rabbane
Attire: Blue Jeans and T- shirt |
|
Languages known |
Hindi, English |
|
Scared of |
Flying |
|
Emotional Moment |
He cried when he
saw the 'Ishq Vishk' advertisement in the newspaper. |
|
Dance guru |
Shiamak Davar |
|
Admires |
Aamir Khan |
|
Earlier Job |
* He started his
film career by doing music videos and ad films.
* At the age of 18 he appeared in the Pepsi commercial
advertisement with Shahrukh khan, Kajol and Rani
Mukerji.
* Got selected for the Pepsi commercial when he
was just accompanying his friend for the audition. |
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Commercial Endorsements |
Pepsi, Kit Kat, Onida, Ala Bleach, Fuji Film,
Clinic All Clear |
|
Vegetarian |
became a vegetarian
after reading a book on “Life and its many facets”. |
|
Dance |
* Was a Dance instructor at SDIPA - Shiamak Davar's
Institute for Performing Arts
* A trained dancer.
* Worked as a background dancer in ‘Taal’.
* Was judged as a best dancer among 1300 contestants
in an organized event at SDIPA. |
|
Facts |
* His dad is a
Hindu and his mother is a Muslim.
* His parents got divorced when he was three and
was brought up by his mother.
* Initially he was rejected for ‘Ishq Vishk’ because
he looked too young.
* He starred with Ishaan Kapoor (his step brother)
in "Vaah! Life Ho To Aisi".
* Prior to joining films Shahid went by the name,
Shahid Khattar. (Khattar being his step father's
last name)
* As a child artist he has done the Complan Ads
with Ayesha Takia. |
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Awards
|
* For the film
'Ishq Vishk' he received the Best Debut Award
from
- Filmfare Award.
- IIFA Award
- Zee Cine Awards.
- Sansui Awards.
- Stardust
* India's Most Beautiful Lips by Blistex.
* Sports World Jodi of the Year Award with Amrita
Rao for ‘Vivah’
* Best Actor Award for ‘Jab we met’ at Stardust.
|
About
his parents
|
“I enjoy their company. But I’m close to my mother.
I can discuss anything with her under the sun.
With my father I’m a bit restrained.”
|
|
Residence |
Lokhandwala, Andheri,
Mumbai |
