Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur is an Indian actor best known for his roles in Hindi cinema. He attended G.D. Somani Memorial School in Mumbai. He began attending St. Xavier’s in class XI. He attended St. Andrews College. Kapoor began his career as a VJ for Channel V India. He has hosted series including Pakao and India’s Hottest (2007) alongside VJ Bruna Abdullah until 2008. Kapoor made his Hindi film debut in a supporting role in London Dreams (2009), with Ajay Devgn, Salman Khan, and Asin Thottumkal.
He then appeared in the comedy film Action Replayy (2010) as Bunty Saigal, the son of Akshay Kumar and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. He also played Omar Siddiqui in the 2010 film Guzaarish, which starred Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Kapoor’s first film as a lead actor was Aashiqui 2 (2013), which also marked the debut of actress Shraddha Kapoor. The film was a huge hit, grossing almost Rs. 1.45 billion in its first four weeks. The film earned multiple honors, including Best Actor in a Romantic Role from the BIG Star Entertainment honors.
He also got the Most Romantic Jodi award alongside Shraddha Kapoor and another Screen Awards Jodi No. 1 in 2014. Kapoor next appeared in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), which starred Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Kalki Koechlin. This film earned him his first IIFA Award, for Best Supporting Actor.
Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Aditya Roy Kapur |
| Nickname | Adi |
| Profession | Actor |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | in centimeters- 188 cm in meters- 1.88 m in feet inches- 6’ 2” |
| Weight | in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements | – Chest: 42 inches – Waist: 33 inches – Biceps: 15 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 16 November 1985 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 38 Years |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Birth sign | Scorpio |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Motherland | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | G D Somani Memorial School, Mumbai |
| College/University | St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Khatri |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | A flat at Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Collecting Matchboxes, Playing the Guitar, Drawing, Writing Songs |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Roy Kapur (Producer) Mother– Salome Roy Kapur (Former model) |
| Siblings | Brothers– Siddharth Roy Kapur (Elder, Producer and CEO of UTV Motion Pictures), Kunaal Roy Kapur (Elder, Producer) Sister– None |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rhea Chakraborty (actress), Shraddha Kapoor (actress), Diva Dhawan (model), Ahana Deol (actress) (rumoured), Ananya Panday (actor) (2022 – Present) |
Favourites
| Favourite Food | Eggs Benedict, Pizza, Butter chicken, Kaali daal, Kung Pao chicken, Rajma Chawal, Seekh Kabab, Korma Boti |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Hollywood: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, Daniel Day Lewis, Sean Penn Bollywood: Abbhay Deol, Ranveer Singh |
| Favourite Actresses | Hollywood: Jessica Alba, Kate Winslet Bollywood: Aishwarya Rai, Sridevi |
| Favourite Director(s) | Dibakar Banerjee, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vishal Bhardwaj |
| Favourite Colour | Black |
| Favourite Sport(s) | Cricket, Football |
| Favourite Restaurant(s) | Indigo Delicatessen, Gaylord, and Theobroma in Mumbai |
| Favourite Travel Destination | Hawaii |
| Favourite Ice-Cream(s) | Honey Nut Crunch and Bavarian Chocolate |
Net Assets
| Salary | Rs. 4 crore/film |
| Net Worth | Rs. 54 Crore ($8 million) |
Car & Bike Collection
- BMW 5 Series
- Royal Enfield Cast Iron 500
Awards & Achievements
- 2013: BIG Star Entertainment Award for Best Actor in a Romantic role for Aashiqui 2, BIG Star Entertainment Award for the Most Romantic Award for 2013 (alongside Shraddha Kapoor).
- 2014: Screen Award for Jodi No. 1 (along with Shraddha Kapoor), Star Guild Awards for Jodi of the Year (along with Shraddha Kapoor), IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- 2024: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Web Series – Critics for ‘The Night Manager’.
Some Facts About Aditya Roy Kapur
- Does Aditya Roy Kapur smoke? No.
- Does Aditya Roy Kapur consume alcohol? Yes.
- Aditya was born into a well-established family, with a Punjabi father and a Jewish mother.
- His father, an army officer, met his mother at a pub while stationed in Kashmir.
- Before acting, he planned to release his record.
- Aditya enjoys street food and considers it a weakness.
- He is a late-riser who enjoys to sleep in. He occasionally wakes up during midday.
- He previously stated that the film Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani was a turning point in his career.
- He enjoys playing guitar and participates in a band.
- If not an actor, he may have become a cricketer, singer, or VJ.
- He is hooked to coffee and cannot live without it.
- Aditya enjoyed eating half a kilo of ice cream every night.
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