Kunal Kapoor is an Indian actor known for his dynamic presence in Hindi cinema. With a career that spans nearly two decades, Kapoor has earned critical acclaim and a loyal fan base for his versatile performances and thoughtful choice of roles. He began his career behind the scenes as an assistant director before making his acting debut in M.F. Hussain’s Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities (2004). His major breakthrough came with the iconic film Rang De Basanti (2006), which catapulted him to fame and established him as a serious performer in the industry.
Following his success, Kapoor featured in notable films such as Aaja Nachle, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno, Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), and the action-thriller Don 2 (2011). His roles in Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012), Dear Zindagi (2016), and Veeram (2016) further demonstrated his ability to adapt across genres. In 2021, he made a powerful comeback with The Empire, earning praise for his portrayal of Babur.
Kapoor’s upcoming projects mark an exciting phase in his career. He is set to star in the much-anticipated mythological epic Ramayan, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. He will also appear in Jewel Thief, a Netflix film by Sidharth Anand co-starring Saif Ali Khan, and a project with Aamir Khan Productions scheduled for a 2025 release. Making his Telugu debut with Vishwambara, an ambitious film featuring Chiranjeevi, Kapoor is expanding his presence across Indian cinema. Passionate about storytelling, he has co-written an action series to be shot in Lucknow and has established a writers’ room to develop content he aims to produce and act in.
