Interesting facts about Shakti Kapoor that fans must check out

Shakti Kapoor is considered to be one of best Indian actors in Hindi industry who has managed to gain popularity by performing in several films. He has garnered praise for some memorable roles in films like Andaz Apna Apna, Bol Rha Bol, Raja Babu, Satte Pe Satta, to name a few. Here is a look at some lesser-known facts about actor.

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14 Facts about Shakti Kapoor that fans should know

Shakti Kapoor’s Early Life and Education

1. Shakti Kapoor’s original name is Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor. He went to Holy Child, Frank Anthony Public School and Savan Public School in Delhi. After completing his Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Delhi University, he went to Film and Television Institute of India. 

2. Shakti Kapoor was born to a middle-class Punjabi family. His mor was a housewife while his far owned a tailoring shop in Connaught Place, Delhi. 

Shakti Kapoor's Career

3. As per a report by Orissa Post, he was offered his first role as a villain by Sunil Dutt in Sanjay Dutt's debut film, Rocky. However, veteran actor was of opinion that Shakti's actual name did have much impact, considering his negative role in Rocky. Hence, on his vice, Sunil Kapoor became Shakti Kapoor.

4. Having played a slew of negative roles, actor slowly ranked up to become a popular comic artist and won his first Filmfare award for role of Nandu in David Dhawan’s movie, Raja Babu.

5. Some of  remarkable roles in Shakti Kapoor's career include Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna, Pras in Baap Numbari Beta Dus Numbari, and many more. He h also shared a picture of one of most memorable roles, Crime Master Gogo to wish his fans a Happy New Year-

6. Shakti Kapoor has performed in over 700 films. He has also been a part of Assamese and Odia films. He has also acted in a few Bengali films and appeared in a Punjabi movie titled Marriage Da Garriage. 

7. Throughout his career, Shakti Kapoor acted alongside renowned actor Ker Khan in more than 100 movies.

8. Shakti was also seen on a popular reality show, Bigg Boss Season 5, but was eliminated soon from show.

9. Not many people know that Shakti appeared in a musical comedy titled Aasman Se Gire, Khajoor Pe Atke with his sister-in-law Pmini Kolhapuri.

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Shakti Kapoor's Family

10. Shakti Kapoor is married to Shivangi Kolhapuri. Her wife is younger sister of a popular actress, Pmini Kolhapuri. y got married in year 1982.

11. He is second eldest in his family. He has a sister named Renu and two brors named Rummy and Parvin. 

12. Shakti met Shivangi on sets of Kismet, starring Mithun Chakraborty, and two soon started dating. In a throwback interview with Rediff, actor h mentioned how his reputation as a villain preceded him, due to which her family objected to ir marriage. Thus, two lovebirds eloped and got married.

13. Shrdha Kapoor and Siddhanth Kapoor are ir kids. Shrdha is a renowned Bollywood star while his son began his career as an assistant director in several films that include Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Bhagam Bhaag, Chup Chup Ke and Dhol. Later, he tried his hand at acting, with movies like Shootout at Wala and Ugly.

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Shakti Kapoor’s Photos

Shakti Kapoor is moderately active on social media and keeps sharing throwback photos and family pictures with his fans and followers. Take a look at a few of his posts-

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