Ranbir Kapoor
Acting
Born: Sep 28, 1982
From: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
Ranbir Kapoor, born on September 28, 1982, in Mumbai, India, is a prominent actor in contemporary Hindi cinema. He hails from the illustrious Kapoor family, often regarded as Bollywood’s first family, which has shaped Indian cinema for generations. His grandfather Raj Kapoor was a legendary actor-director, and his father Rishi Kapoor was a celebrated actor, while his mother Neetu Singh is also a respected actress. This cinematic lineage gave Ranbir early exposure to the world of films and storytelling. Ranbir was formally trained in acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, which gave him a foundation in method acting. He made his Bollywood debut with “Saawariya” (2007), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Although the film didn’t perform well commercially, critics noticed his potential. He gained his first major commercial and critical success with “Wake Up Sid” (2009) and “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani” (2009), showcasing his versatility in portraying both relatable and quirky characters. Over the years, Ranbir has built a reputation for choosing diverse roles. He has played everything from a troubled musician in “Rockstar” (2011) to a historical figure in “Besharam” (2013) and a gangster in “Barfi!” (2012), earning praise for his emotional …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love and War | 2027 | — | |
| Ramayana | Ram / Parshuram | 2026 | — |
| Shamshera | Balli/Shamshera | 2022 | 5.43 |
| Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva | Shiva | 2022 | 6.321 |
| Family - A Made at Home Short Film | 2020 | 5.7 | |
| Sanju | Sanjay Dutt | 2018 | 7.2 |
| Love per Square Foot | Gattu (Special Appearance) | 2018 | 6.69 |
| Jagga Jasoos | Jagga | 2017 | 6.161 |
| Ae Dil Hai Mushkil | Ayan Sanger | 2016 | 6.4 |
| Roy | Roy | 2015 | 4.75 |
| Bombay Velvet | Johnny Balraj | 2015 | 5.4 |
| Tamasha | Ved Sahni | 2015 | 6.919 |
| PK | Alien Scientist | 2014 | 7.691 |
| Bhoothnath Returns | Himself (Cameo Appearance) | 2014 | 6.305 |
| Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | Kabir 'Bunny' Thapar | 2013 | 7.3 |
| Besharam | Besharam | 2013 | 4.548 |
| Bombay Talkies | Self, special appearance in "Apna … | 2013 | 6.35 |
| Barfi! | Murphy Johnson "Barfi" | 2012 | 7.607 |
| Rockstar | Janardan Jakhar / Jordan | 2011 | 7.287 |
| Chillar Party | Item Number (Tai Tai Phish) | 2011 | 6.875 |
| Anjaana Anjaani | Akash | 2010 | 5.97 |
| Raajneeti | Samar Pratap | 2010 | 6.256 |
| Wake Up Sid | Sidharth 'Sid' Mehra | 2009 | 7.236 |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Prem Shankar Sharma | 2009 | 6.188 |
| Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year | Harpreet Singh Bedi | 2009 | 6.843 |
| Luck by Chance | Self | 2009 | 6.55 |
| Bachna Ae Haseeno | Raj Sharma | 2008 | 6.118 |
| Saawariya | Ranbir Raj | 2007 | 5.511 |
| A Passion to Love | 2002 | — | |
| Animal Park | Ranvijay Balbir Singh/Aziz Haque | — | |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1982 |
| From | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |