| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Fubbu, Joon |
| Profession | Actor |
| Role Model | Salman Khan |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 183 cm in meters– 1.83 m in feet inches– 6’ |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 85 kg in pounds– 187 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 44 inches – Waist: 34 inches – Biceps: 16 inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Physical Transformation | In May 2022, he shared his before and after pictures on Instagram. According to the actor, he achieved this physical transformation in the past 15 months. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 26 June 1985 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 38 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Signature/Autograph | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| School | Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai |
| College/University | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida |
| Educational Qualification | 12th fail |
| Debut | Film: Ishaqzaade (2012) TV: Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (2016, as host) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Raheja Orchid Apartment in Juhu, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Playing Football & Video Games, Travelling |
| Awards, Honours | 2012: BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Male for Ishaqzaade 2013: Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut, Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male for Ishaqzaade 2014: BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor in an Action Film – Male for Gunday |
| Tattoo | On His Right Wrist: “Maa” written in Hindi |
| Controversies | • In 2016, it was reported that Arjun handed over a bill of INR 1 lakh to his producers after partying and consuming alcohol every night while shooting for Mohit Suri’s ‘Half Girlfriend.’ • In the early 2017, the BMC sent a notice to Arjun after he encroached on the terrace of his building by constructing a 30×16 sq ft brick and glass room without permission. Arjun’s manager met the ward officer and asked for more time to regularize the irregularities, but when no further time was given, the BMC issued a notice asking Arjun to demolish the structure. Later, the civic body officials dismantled his gym equipment and demolished the illegal addition at Arjun’s residence. |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Arpita Khan (Salman Khan’s sister) Malaika Arora (Actress) |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father– Boney Kapoor (Filmmaker) Mother– Late Mona Shourie Kapoor (Biological mother, died in 2012), Sridevi (Actress, Stepmother) |
| Uncle/Aunt | Paternal Uncles– Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor Paternal Aunts– Sunita Kapoor, Maheep Sandhu |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sisters– Anshula Kapoor (Real sister) Jhanvi Kapoor (Half sister), Khushi Kapoor (Half sister) Cousin Brothers– Harshvardhan Kapoor, Jahaan Kapoor, Mohit Marwah Cousin Sisters– Shanaya Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Dirty Chinese, Nutella, Kadi Chawal |
| Beverage | Coffee |
| Actor(s) | Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Govinda, Saif Ali Khan |
| Actresses | Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor |
| Film(s) | Bollywood: Mr India, Andaaz Apna Apna, Barfi Hollywood: Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, Shawshank Redemption, City of God, A Fish Called Wanda |
| Movie Genre(s) | Action, Comedies and Thrillers |
| TV Shows | How to Get Away with Murder, Entourage, Lost |
| Colour | Blue |
| Subject(s) | History and Literature |
| Sport(s) | Football, Cricket |
| Athlete | David Beckham |
| Perfume(s) | Chanel Homme Sport, Tom Ford Black Orchid |
| Outfit(s) | Track Pants and Chappals |
| Team(s) | Mumbai Indians, Chelsea Football Club |
| Car | Aston Martin Rapid |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | • Mercedes ML350, • Audi Q5 • Honda CRV • Land Rover Defender • Maserati Levante • Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic SUV |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | INR 5-7 Crore/film |
| Net Worth (approx.) | INR 67 Crore ($10 Million) |
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.
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