Karan Kapoor Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Wiki & More
Karan Kapoor (born 18 January 1962) is a British photographer and former actor and model of Indian and British descent. know more facts at Famousfunda
Short Biography
Karan Kapoor was born on 17-01-1962 in Mumbai n the state of Maharashtra, India. He is a former Indian Film Actor, Television Actor, Model, and Photographer who is known for his work in Bollywood movies.
Karan Kapoor Complete Bio & Career
Karan Kapoor debuted in 1978 in Shyam Benegal’s, Junoon which also starred his siblings, Kunal Kapoor and Sanjana Kapoor. He did various British television series like The Jewel in the Crown (1984), South of the Border (1990), The Tooting Lions (1993).
His first mainstream in Bollywood was in the movie, Sultanate in 1986 which also starred Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, and Juhi Chawla. Later on, he did movies like Loha (1987) and Afsar (1988). He has also worked as a model for the brand like Bombay Dyeing. Due to his European looks, he could not do well in the Bollywood industry. His last movie on the reel was 36 Chowringhee Lane which was produced by Shashi’s production post which he went into photography as a profession.
The accomplished professional, Karan Kapoor, presently works as a photographer in Chelsea, London. He won the International Photography Awards in 2009 for his photograph “Old Couple”.
After almost 25 years Karan Kapoor has returned to India to showcase his series of photography exhibitions time & tide which took place in November 2006 in Mumbai and continue in other cities of India throughout 2017.
Karan Kapoor Family, Relatives and Other Relations
He is the son of famous Indian Actor, Shashi Kapoor and Actress Jennifer Kendal and belongs to the renowned Kapoor clan of Bollywood. He is a grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and his uncles were Raj Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor. He lives in London with his wife Lorna and children. The couple is blessed with two children, daughter Aliya, and son Zach.
Life's Important Dates Of Karan Kapoor
- November 3 Prithviraj Kapoor's Birthday (Grandfather)
- September 7 Geoffrey Kendal's Birthday (Grandfather)
- February 28 Jennifer Kapoor's Birthday (Mother)
- March 18 Shashi Kapoor's Birthday (Father)
- June 26 Kunal Kapoor's Birthday (Brother)
- November 27 Sanjana Kapoor's Birthday (Sister)
Karan Kapoor's Body Measurements
| Chest Size | 40 |
| Biceps Size | 14 |
| Waist Size | 32 |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Eye Colour | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Karan Kapoor's Personal Info
| Home Town | Mumbai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Address | London, England, UK |
| School | Bombay International School, Mumbai |
| College | N/A |
| Qualification | N/A |
| Hobbies | Painting & Photography |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Debut | Bollywood Fil - Junoon (1978) |
| Best Movies | Junoon (1978), Sultanat (1986), Loha (1987) among others |
| Salary | N/A |
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Official Website | https://www.karankapoor.com |
Karan Kapoor's Favourites
| Favorite Color | Blue |
| Favorite Sport | Cricket, Football |
| Favorite Actress | Nargis Dutt, Madhubala |
| Favorite Actor | Raj Kapoor |
| Favorite Film Director | Raj Kapoor |
| Favorite Movie | Mera Naam Joker (1970) |
| Favorite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Favorite Place | New York City |
| Favorite Dress | Jeans, T-shirt |
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Karan Kapoor
- He featured alongside his siblings in his father's produced film 'Junoon' in the year 1978.
- He has been a part of various British series such as The Tooting Lions and The Jewel In The Crown among others.
- His photograph titled 'Old Couple' won him an international photography award.
