Arjun Kapoor Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Arjun Kapoor

• Arjun Kapoor does smoke.

• Arjun Kapoor does consume alcohol.

• When he was 10 years old, his parents underwent a divorce.

• He had an intense passion for Kabaddi, often skipping school to indulge in the sport.

• In his teenage years, he had a strong ambition to achieve success as a director.

• Before joining the film industry, he gained experience as an assistant director on movies such as “Shakti: The Power,” “Kal Ho Na Ho,” and “Salaam-e-Ishq.”

• During a rapid-fire interview with Bollywood Hungama, he expressed his immense admiration for Kareena Kapoor’s performance in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. In fact, he was so captivated by her acting that he took it upon himself to memorize all of her dialogues.

• He has a strong passion for movies and enjoys indulging in a wide variety of films.

• His relationship with his father began to deteriorate after his parents divorced and his father remarried Sridevi.

• At the age of 22, Arjun faced the dual challenge of obesity and asthma, weighing approximately 140 kg. His condition prevented him from engaging in physical exercise. However, he persevered and dedicated four years to reach a remarkable weight loss of 87 kg.

• His mother passed away due to cancer, merely two months prior to the release of his debut film- Ishaqzaade.

• During the filming of Ishaqzaade, he experienced a hamstring muscle spasm, but after a brief rest of a few minutes, he quickly returned to the shoot.

• He confessed to having a man crush on Hrithik Roshan, admitting that whenever he crosses paths with him, he becomes easily sidetracked from his tasks.

• At first, Salman provided him with fitness advice.

• Ranveer Singh is the second cousin of Sonam Kapoor, making him a distant relative of the person in question.

• Arjun holds Salman in high regard and views him as his idol. Additionally, when Arjun’s mother reached out from the hospital, her final call was to Salman, expressing gratitude for his support towards her son.

• Despite being the initial preference for the role of Guru in Ek Villain, he declined the opportunity as he did not wish to portray another negative character following his role in Aurangzeb. Consequently, the role was ultimately handed over to Sidharth Malhotra.

• He once revealed the story behind his nickname “Fubu”, which stemmed from his larger size. Since there were limited clothing brands that offered his size, he would often don football jerseys from the American brand “Fubu”. Eventually, his friends began referring to him as Fubu.

• He remains a faithful fan of the ‘Mumbai Indians’ (IPL team) and ‘Chelsea Football Club’ (EPL team).

• Despite being a fan of meat, he unfortunately has a seafood allergy.

• His fear of ceiling fans is so intense that he has completely eliminated any presence of them in his home.

• In addition to Ranveer Singh, he has also served as a brand ambassador for Flying Machine and Royal Stag.

• Arjun’s fondness for animals runs deep. In the year 2023, he experienced the heartbreaking loss of his cherished companion, Maximus, prompting him to seek solace and share his emotions through social media. On Instagram, Arjun Kapoor posted a heartfelt tribute to his beloved pet, accompanied by a series of pictures capturing precious moments they shared together.