Shahid Kapoor Indian actor Shahid Kapoor is known for his work in Bollywood films. (more) Shahid Kapoor Indian actor Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shahid-Kapoor Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Shahid Kapur Written by Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct. 31, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Shahid Kapoor (born February 25, 1981, New Delhi, India) is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He is highly regarded as a dramatic actor, noted for complex performances in films such as Haider (2014), and for his accomplishments as a dancer. His prominent movies include Vivah (2006; “Wedding”), Jab We Met (2007; “When We Met”), Padmaavat (2018), and Kabir Singh (2019). Shahid Kapoor was born to noted actor Pankaj Kapur and...

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