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Annu Kapoor

Known For
Acting
Born
February 20, 1956 in Bhopal, Bhopal State, India
Age
70
Active Years
1979–2026 (48 Years)
Total Credits
94 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 20, 1956 Bhopal, Bhopal State, India 94 credits
94
Total Credits
1979–2026
48 Years Career Span
22
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Annu Kapoor, born Anil Kapoor on February 20, 1956, in Bhopal, India, is an Indian actor, singer, director, radio disc jockey, and television presenter. His professional career spans nearly 30 years and includes appearances in over one hundred films and various television series. He made his film debut in the 1983 production Mandi, directed by Shyam Benegal. Throughout his career, he has maintained a presence in Bollywood cinema, television serials, and reality game shows. He is noted for his role in the film Vicky Donor and is widely remembered for hosting the singing show Antakshari. According to available records, he has 91 known acting credits. He is also known by the names Anu Kapoor and Conte.

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Career

Career overview

Annu Kapoor, born Anil Kapoor on February 20, 1956, in Bhopal, India, is an Indian actor, singer, director, radio disc jockey, and television presenter. His professional career has spanned nearly 30 years and includes appearances in over a hundred films and various television series. He made his film debut in 1983 in the movie Mandi, which was directed by Shyam Benegal.

Throughout his career, Kapoor has maintained a presence in Bollywood cinema, television serials, and reality game shows. He is noted for his work as a host, particularly for the singing show Antakshari. According to his professional records, he has 91 known credits in the film and television industry. He is recognized for his performance in the film Vicky Donor. His work as a performer encompasses a diverse range of roles across multiple media platforms in India.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Uttar Da Puttar
The SignatureLuv Ki Arrange MarriageHamare Baarah
Dream Girl 2Sab Moh Maaya HaiDry DayRules RanjannNon Stop Dhamaal
Crash CourseMere Desh Ki Dharti
Chehre
PaurashpurKhuda HaafizPanga · Playback SingerSuraj Pe Mangal Bhari
The Fakir of VeniceKhandaani ShafakhanaDream Girl
MissingHomeBaa Baaa Black Sheep
Jolly LLB 2Mr. KabaadiMuavza
The Kapil Sharma ShowThe Kapil Sharma ShowSaat Uchakkey
Dharam Sankat MeinHail Democracy!Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho
Badlapur BoysThe Shaukeens
Comedy Nights with KapilYamla Pagla Deewana 2
Vicky DonorGali Gali Chor Hai
7 Khoon Maaf
Brake FailDo Dilon Ke Khel Mein
Mehbooba
Indian IdolRaincoatAitraazKuch To Gadbad Hai
Darna Mana Hai
Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiHum Kisi Se Kum NahinOm Jai Jagadish
Arjun PanditGubbareKachche Dhaage
Udaan
Kaalapani
AbhayAbhay · DirectorAnokha Andaaz
Drohkaal
DarrWaqt Hamara HaiDil Ki BaaziGardishSardar
Muskurahat
Hum
GhayalJamai RajaZakhmi Zameen
Ram LakhanChaalbaazElaan-E-JungAakhri Ghulam

Full Filmography

94 titles
  • Uttar Da Puttar (2026)
  • The Signature (2024) as Prabhakar
  • Luv Ki Arrange Marriage (2024) as Prem Kumar
  • Hamare Baarah (2024) as Nawab Sabab
  • Dream Girl 2 (2023) as Jagjeet Singh
  • Sab Moh Maaya Hai (2023) as Ram Naresh Mishra (Mishraji)
  • Dry Day (2023) as Dauji
  • Rules Ranjann (2023)
  • Advertisement
  • Non Stop Dhamaal (2023)
  • The Last Envelope (2023)
  • Crash Course (2022) as Ratanraj Jindal
  • Mere Desh Ki Dharti (2022)
  • Chehre (2021) as Paramjeet Singh Bhuller
  • Paurashpur (2020) as Bhadrapratap
  • Khuda Haafiz (2020) as Usman Ali Murad
  • Panga (2020) Playback Singer
  • Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari (2020)
  • The Fakir of Venice (2019) as Sattar
  • Khandaani Shafakhana (2019) as Advocate Tagra
  • Dream Girl (2019) as Jagjeet Singh
  • Missing (2018) as Ramkhilawan Buddhu
  • Home (2018) as Himansh Sethi
  • Baa Baaa Black Sheep (2018) as Brian Morris / Santa Claus
  • Jolly LLB 2 (2017) as Sachin Kantilal Mathur
  • Mr. Kabaadi (2017)
  • Muavza (2017) as Bechu Bhai
  • The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
  • The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
  • Saat Uchakkey (2016) as Bichhi
  • Dharam Sankat Mein (2015) as Nawab Mehmood Shah
  • Hail Democracy! (2015) as Ramalingam
  • Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho (2015)
  • Badlapur Boys (2014)
  • The Shaukeens (2014) as KD
  • Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
  • Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 (2013) as Sir Yograj Khanna
  • Vicky Donor (2012) as Dr. Baldev Chaddha
  • Gali Gali Chor Hai (2012)
  • 7 Khoon Maaf (2011) as Inspector Keemat Lal
  • Brake Fail (2010)
  • Do Dilon Ke Khel Mein (2010) as Goginder Singh
  • Mehbooba (2008) as Hari Singh
  • Indian Idol (2004) as Self
  • Raincoat (2004) as Landlord
  • Aitraaz (2004) as Ram Chotrani
  • Kuch To Gadbad Hai (2004) as Justice Balwant Khanna
  • Darna Mana Hai (2003) as School Teacher
  • Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
  • Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) as Munnu Mobile
  • Om Jai Jagadish (2002) as KK
  • Arjun Pandit (1999) as Imran
  • Gubbare (1999)
  • Kachche Dhaage (1999) as Qwaali Singer
  • Udaan (1997) as Anand Lagpade
  • Kaalapani (1996) as Veera Savarkar
  • Abhay (1995)
  • Abhay (1995) Director
  • Anokha Andaaz (1995) as Charlie
  • Drohkaal (1994) as Surinder
  • Darr (1993) as Vikram "Vicky" Oberoi
  • Waqt Hamara Hai (1993)
  • Dil Ki Baazi (1993) as Bihari (Daulatram's cook)
  • Gardish (1993)
  • Sardar (1993) as Mahatma Gandhi
  • Shreemaan Aashique (1993)
  • Muskurahat (1992) as Jagan
  • Hum (1991) as Havaldar Arjun Singh
  • Ghayal (1990) as Drunkard
  • Jamai Raja (1990) as Paltu / I.C. Mishra
  • Zakhmi Zameen (1990) as Madhav
  • Ram Lakhan (1989) as Shiv Charan Mathur
  • Chaalbaaz (1989) as Daddu
  • Elaan-E-Jung (1989)
  • Aakhri Ghulam (1989)
  • Tezaab (1988) as Abbas Ali / Guldasta
  • The Perfect Murder (1988) as Tiny Man
  • Khoon Bahaa Ganga Mein (1988)
  • Mr. India (1987) as Mr. Gaitonde - Editor
  • Diljalaa (1987) as Baba
  • Susman (1987)
  • Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986) as Juror #9
  • Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986) as Chhadam Lal / Chhadami
  • Arjun (1985)
  • Damul (1985) as Sanjeevan
  • Utsav (1984) as Masseur who is trying to be an ascetic
  • Mashaal (1984) as Nagesh
  • The Ruins (1984) as Anil
  • Betaab (1983) as Chelaram (as Anu Kapoor)
  • Mandi (1983) as The Doctor
  • Aadharshila (1982)
  • Kaala Patthar (1979) as Gangadhar, Compounder
  • Race 4: Reloaded as Jigar Pathak
  • My Punjabi Nikaah
  • A PENDING FILE as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Annu Kapoor best known for?

Annu Kapoor is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Paurashpur (2020), Khuda Haafiz (2020), Panga (2020), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016).

When and where was Annu Kapoor born?

Annu Kapoor was born on February 20, 1956 in Bhopal, Bhopal State, India.

How many credits does Annu Kapoor have?

Annu Kapoor has 94 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1979 and 2026.

What is Annu Kapoor's background in cinema and television?

Annu Kapoor, born Anil Kapoor on February 20, 1956, in Bhopal, India, is an Indian actor, singer, director, radio disc jockey, and television presenter. His professional career spans nearly 30 years and includes appearances in over one hundred films and various television series. He made his film debut in the 1983 prod...

Annu Kapoor by the numbers

94credits
85films
9TV series
1979–2026active years

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