Actor Shakti Kapoor is one of the most famous villains of Bollywood. On Thursday, September 3, 2026, the actor is celebrating his 74th birthday. On his special day, take a look at some of the interesting facts about him: |
Shakti Kapoor was born as Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor. He later adopted the screen name “Shakti Kapoor” in Bollywood. | Photo by Viral Bhayani
Before entering films, Shakti Kapoor was interested in cricket and reportedly played the sport during his younger years. |
Shakti Kapoor's early career received an important boost after veteran actor Sunil Dutt noticed him and gave him opportunities in the film industry. |
His performance in the 1980 film Kismet, starring Mithun Chakraborty, helped establish him as a recognisable face in Hindi cinema. |
Shakti Kapoor grew up in a lower-middle-class home where his father ran a tailor shop. |
Apart from films, Shakti Kapoor has participated in television shows and reality programmes. |
