Producer Boney Kapoor recently revealed an amusing anecdote about his younger brother, Anil Kapoor, during an interview with ABP. Reflecting on Anil’s passion for acting from a young age, Boney shared a humorous story about the lengths Anil went to while beginning his career.
“Anil always wanted to become an actor,” Boney said. “When he was in school, he played the role of Shashi Kapoor’s child version. He was so passionate at that time that he didn’t bathe for 2-3 days. He didn’t want the makeup to come off so that everyone would come to know that he had become an actor.”
Boney also spoke about Anil’s struggles before becoming a household name. “He had a tough start, playing a small role in Ek Baar Kaho, where he was a sidekick to the second hero. He did films in Telugu and Kannada and even starred in Mani Ratnam’s first film. Anil has always been hardworking. For one Ramesh Sippy film, he shaved his entire chest hair to look like a 16-year-old. He would also do pull-ups to increase his height,” Boney added.
The Kapoor family recently celebrated Anil’s 68th birthday on December 24. Fans and colleagues flooded social media with heartfelt wishes for the actor, who has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning nearly 45 years. His daughters, Sonam and Rhea Kapoor, along with industry colleagues like Ektaa Kapoor, shared warm messages to make the day extra special.
Anil Kapoor was last seen in the action-packed Fighter and the emotional drama Savi. Up next, he will star in Prime Video’s Subedaar, where he plays the father of Radhika Madan’s character.
