Ranbir Kapoor

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 “…

Movies & TV Shows

1. PK (2014) — Alien Scientist
2. Barfi! (2012) — Murphy Johnson "Barfi"
3. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) — Kabir 'Bunny' Thapar
4. Rockstar (2011) — Janardan Jakhar / Jordan
5. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) — Ayan Sanger
6. Sanju (2018) — Sanjay Dutt
7. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023) — Rohan 'Mickey' Arora
8. Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) — Shiva
9. Animal (2023) — Ranvijay Balbir Singh / Aziz Haque
10. Wake Up Sid (2009) — Sidharth 'Sid' Mehra
11. Tamasha (2015) — Ved Sahni
12. Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) — Prem Shankar Sharma
13. Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) — Harpreet Singh Bedi
14. Love per Square Foot (2018) — Gattu (Special Appearance)
15. Jagga Jasoos (2017) — Jagga
16. Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) — Raj Sharma
17. Saawariya (2007) — Ranbir Raj
18. Raajneeti (2010) — Samar Pratap
19. Bhoothnath Returns (2014) — Himself (Cameo Appearance)
20. Anjaana Anjaani (2010) — Akash
21. Luck by Chance (2009) — Self
22. Chillar Party (2011) — Item Number (Tai Tai Phish)
23. Bombay Talkies (2013) — Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
24. Shamshera (2022) — Balli/Shamshera
25. The Ba***ds of Bollywood (2025) — Ranbir Kapoor
26. Bombay Velvet (2015) — Johnny Balraj
27. Besharam (2013) — Besharam
28. The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) — Himself
29. Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) — Self
30. Govinda Naam Mera (2022) — Self
31. Roy (2015) — Roy
32. Koffee with Karan (2004) — Self
33. Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) — Self
34. Indian Idol (2004) — Self
35. The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) — Self
36. The Romantics (2023) — Self
37. Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives (2020) — Self
38. The Roshans (2025) — Self
39. Bucket List (2018)
40. Dining with the Kapoors (2025) — Self

Directed

1. A Passion to Love (2002) — Director