Shakti Kapoor is an Indian actor and comedian. He is 73 years old and was born on 3 September 1952 in Delhi, India.
He mainly works in Hindi films and has been active in the film industry since 1974.
He is known for playing comic and villain roles, and he has appeared in 700 films across a long career.
Shakti Kapoor is also known by his birth name, Sunil Kapoor.
He has received recognition at major Indian award events. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Comic Actor for Raja Babu (1995) and also has Filmfare nominations for comic roles.
Quick Facts Shakti Kapoor
| Full Name | Sunil Kapoor |
| Profession | Actor, comedian |
| Age | 73 years old |
| Date of Birth | 3 September 1952 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Current Address | Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Gender | Male |
Shakti Kapoor Early Life and Education
Shakti Kapoor was born Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor in Delhi, India. Growing up in a Punjabi family. He later adopted “Shakti” as his screen name to create a stronger, more intimidating persona for his early villainous roles.
Known for his mischievous and rebellious nature, young Shakti was a self-proclaimed rough-and-tough student who was dismissed from three different schools in Delhi. Following his graduation, his father wanted him to join the family tailoring business.
However, Shakti had different aspirations and harbored dreams of starting his own travel agency. After securing a job and learning the ropes of ticketing and visas, his father backed out of supporting his business venture at the last minute.
Education
He was expelled from multiple Delhi schools, including Holy Child School, Frank Anthony Public School, and Salwan Public School.
Later, pursue a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Economics from Kirori Mal College at Delhi University. After college, he trained in acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune.
| School | Holy Child, Frank Anthony Public School, Salwan Public School (Delhi/New Delhi) |
| Alma Mater | Kirori Mal College; Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) |
| Highest Qualification | BCom (Pass) |
Shakti Kapoor Personal Life
Shakti Kapoor is a veteran Bollywood actor famous for his prolific career portraying iconic villains and comedic characters. Beyond the silver screen, his personal life centers around a four-decade marriage, a tight-knit film industry family, and strong familial ties in Mumbai.
Shakti Kapoor is married to Shivangi Kolhapure. Shakti and Shivangi met on a film set. Given the roughly 12-year age gap and Shakti’s “bad boy” on-screen image, their families initially opposed the union. The couple eventually eloped and married in court.
Children
Shakti Kapoor has two children, both of whom work in the Indian film industry: a daughter, Shraddha Kapoor, and a son, Siddhanth Kapoor.
Son
Shakti Kapoor’s son is Siddhanth Kapoor. He is an Indian actor and assistant director. Before acting, he worked behind the camera as an assistant director on films such as Bhagam Bhag (2006), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Dhol (2007), and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007). He later moved into acting and appeared in films like Shootout at Wadala (2013), Ugly (2014), and Haseena Parkar (2017).
Daughter
Shakti Kapoor’s daughter is Shraddha Kapoor. She is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi films. Her early films included Teen Patti (2010) and Luv Ka The End (2011), and she later got wide attention after Aashiqui 2 (2013). She is also credited as a singer on several film songs, including tracks linked with films like Ek Villain (2014).
Family
Shakti Kapoor comes from a Punjabi Hindu family. His father ran a successful clothing shop in Connaught Place, New Delhi.
Father
His father’s name is Sikander Lal Kapoor.
Mother
His mother’s name is Susheela Kapoor.
Siblings
Shakti Kapoor has three siblings: Rummy Kapoor and Pravin Kapoor (brothers), Renu Kapoor (sister).
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Shivangi Kolhapure |
| Children | Son: Siddhanth Kapoor Daughter: Shraddha Kapoor |
| Parents | Father: Sikander Lal Kapoor Mother: Susheela Kapoor |
| Siblings | Brother: Rummy Kapoor Sister: Renu Kapoor and Pravin Kapoor |
Shakti Kapoor Career
Shakti Kapoor began getting film work in the 1970s. His filmography lists his early credits as Ranjit Khanal (1975) and Khel Khilari Ka (1977), followed by films like Kasam Khoon Ki (1977) and Darwaza (1978).
In 1980, he appeared in films such as Aasha (1980) and Qurbani (1980). In 1981, he acted in Rocky (1981) and Naseeb (1981).
From 1982 to 1984, he was a regular face in commercial cinema, including Satte Pe Satta (1982), Hero (1983), Himmatwala (1983), and Tohfa (1984).
In the late 1980s and 1990s, he became widely known for negative and comedic roles that in the 1980s and 1990s, he often working with Kader Khan and Asrani as part of a repeated on-screen team.
In 1993, he was part of Baazigar (1993), which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Shilpa Shetty. In 1994, he acted in Raja Babu (1994) with Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, and Kader Khan, and the same year he appeared in Andaz Apna Apna (1994) with Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, and Paresh Rawal.
From 2000 onward, he continued as a supporting actor and was also seen in several Priyadarshan films, including Hungama (2003), Hulchul (2004), Chup Chup Ke (2006), Malamaal Weekly (2006), and Bhagam Bhag (2006).
In Hungama (2003), the lead cast included Akshaye Khanna, Aftab Shivdasani, Rimi Sen, and Paresh Rawal, with Shakti Kapoor in a supporting role.
He also appeared on television. In 2011, he took part as a contestant on Bigg Boss 5. In 2019, he acted in the web series Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond, Season 1 Episode 5 (“Astley Ka Intezaar”), alongside Vikram Kochhar.
In 2023, Shakti Kapoor appeared in the Hindi action drama Animal (2023). He played PK Mishra and worked with Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri.
He also acted in Trial Period (2023), a comedy-drama released on JioCinema, with Genelia Deshmukh, Manav Kaul, Gajraj Rao, and Sheeba Chadha.
In 2024, he featured in Rocky The Slave (2024). The film’s public listings name Dalip Tahil, Sudesh Berry, Mushtaq Khan, and Shakti Kapoor among the main cast, and it is listed as a 26 November 2024 release
The year 2025 shows him across several film and music credits.
He appeared in Mere Husband Ki Biwi (2025), released on 21 February 2025. The film stars Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Rakul Preet Singh, and Shakti Kapoor. In the story, Shakti Kapoor plays Ankur’s father (Kamal Kant).
He is also listed in I Love Dubai (2025), an action comedy thriller released on 24 April 2025. The top cast list includes Shakti Kapoor, Shanti Dynamite, Ajaz Khan, and Ranjeev Bugga.
Shakti Kapoor is part of the ensemble cast of Vellapanti (2025). Cast lists include names such as Sidharth Sagar, Ansh Bagri, Bhavin Bhanushali, Mukesh Tiwari, Rahul Dev, Rajesh Sharma, and Shakti Kapoor.
He is listed in Super Dhamaal.com (2025), which was released on 15 December 2025, with the lead cast including Arya Babbar, Sayali Bhagat, Rajpal Yadav, and Sanjay Mishra.
He is also in Jammu 86 Gangwar, where the official teaser credits him as Gona Jatt, and also lists Shahbaz Khan among the cast. On the music side, Shakti Kapoor appears in the promotional track Ghafoor, which features Tamannaah Bhatia and includes a cameo line-up naming Shakti Kapoor, Gulshan Grover, and Ranjeet.
He is also connected with Dance Wali Beat Te: Pawni A Pandey (May 2025), a music video linked with the Vellapanti project, where the video’s “featuring” list includes Shakti Kapoor with other cast members.
Upcoming projects
- Anjana Ishq (2026) – Listed as “coming soon” with a release date shown as 15 June 2026. Shakti Kapoor is listed in the cast.
- Side Heroes (2026) – Listed as “coming soon” with a release date shown as 31 July 2026. Cast listings include Rakul Preet Singh, Nora Fatehi, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Varun Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sachin Khedekar, and Shakti Kapoor.
- Shootiyapa – Listed as in production, and Shakti Kapoor is credited as Adil the Investor.
- Prem Ki Shaadi – Listed as a project in development. Some media reports also say the film has been reworked with a younger lead and is planned to begin shooting later. Shakti Kapoor’s role name is not confirmed in reliable sources yet.
- Pareshaanpur – Listed as completed, it is unreleased. Shakti Kapoor is part of the cast.
- Hera Pheri 3 – Listed as in production. Recent news has focused on cast participation, with updates around the main trio and production status.
- Bhagam Bhag 2 – The sequel is in development, and news reports mention a legal dispute that reportedly stalled schedules. Shakti Kapoor’s involvement is not confirmed in the news reports I found.
Shakti Kapoor Awards and Achievement
Shakti Kapoor has received awards and nominations mainly for his comic roles in Hindi films. His biggest Filmfare recognition came in the mid-1990s, when he won for his role in Raja Babu (1994).
His major wins
- Filmfare Awards (1995): Won Best Comic Actor for Raja Babu (1994).
His key nominations
- Filmfare Awards (1985): Nominated Best Comic Actor for Tohfa (1984).
- Filmfare Awards (1995): Nominated Best Comic Actor for Andaz Apna Apna (1994).
- Filmfare Awards (1997): Nominated Best Comic Actor for Loafer (1996).
- Filmfare Awards (1998): Nominated Best Comic Actor for Judwaa (1997).
Other recognition
- Star Eminence Awards (2023): Nominated for the OTT Award (Best Supporting Actor) for Trial Period (2023).
- Star Eminence Awards (2023): Nominated Film Award (Best Ensemble Cast) for Animal (2023) (ensemble nomination).
Shakti Kapoor Controversies
Shakti Kapoor has been linked with a few controversies that were reported in the media, especially the 2005 sting case.
March 2005 (casting couch sting on TV): A sting broadcast showed an actor identified as Shakti Kapoor allegedly asking an undercover reporter (posing as an aspiring actress) for sex in return for film work. The report said the footage was aired on 13 March 2005.
March 2005 (Producers’ Guild ban): The Film and TV Producers’ Guild advised its members not to hire him after the broadcast.
March 2005 (ban withdrawn): Reports later said the Producers’ Guild withdrew the ban soon after, with filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani quoted on the withdrawal.
November 2011 (Salman Khan comments after Bigg Boss): After his exit from Bigg Boss 5, Hindustan Times reported that Shakti Kapoor posted tweets attacking host Salman Khan, including calling him a “woman beater” and referencing other allegations.
Akshay Kumar altercation (reported, not firmly verified): Some entertainment sites have claimed that Shakti Kapoor and Akshay Kumar fought at a party in the early 2000s, including claims that Akshay slapped him. These claims are widely repeated online, but they are mostly based on entertainment reporting rather than clear, original on-record statements from both sides.
Shakti Kapoor Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Shakti Kapoor is about ₹240 to ₹250 crore($30 million), and his annual salary is yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $30 million |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Shakti Kapoor Height, Weight, and Physical states
Shakti Kapoor’s height is around 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm), and he weighs 78 kg (172 lbs). Though it is known that He has Dark Brown eyes and Black hair.
| Height | In centimetres: 175 cm In meters: 1.75 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 78 kg In lbs: 172 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 40-36-12 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Shakti Kapoor Instagram
 @shaktikapoor |
Interesting Facts About Shakti Kapoor
- In the film Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Shakti Kapoor played Crime Master Gogo, a character who cannot pronounce “S” and replaces it with “T”. Trivia notes this is why his name in the credits is styled differently.
- Tinnu Anand was first considered for the Crime Master Gogo role, and Shakti Kapoor later played the part that became widely remembered.
- His popular line “Aaoo Lolita” came from the film Tohfa (1984), and it later became linked with his public image.
- In 2017, media reports said he planned to open a restaurant named “Aaoo Lolita”, using the same catchphrase as the theme.
- Police arrested a gang involved in another actor’s kidnapping case, and police said the same gang had also planned to kidnap Shakti Kapoor by inviting him to an event, but it did not happen due to a dispute over an advance payment.
- His filmography page lists one of his earliest credited roles as Anand in Ranjit Khanal (1975).
FAQs
Who is Shakti Kapoor?
Shakti Kapoor is an Indian actor and comedian who works mainly in Hindi films.
What is Shakti Kapoor’s age and date of birth?
He was born on 3 September 1952 and is 73 years old.
Where is Shakti Kapoor from?
He is married to Shivangi Kolhapure.
How many children does Shakti Kapoor have?
He has two children, Siddhanth Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor.
