Aditya Roy Kapoor is an Indian actor. He came into limelight by playing the character of ‘Rahul Jaykar’ in the romantic drama “Aashiqui 2.”
Wiki/Biography
Aditya Roy Kapoor was born on 16 November 1985 (age 37 years; in 2022) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He did his schooling from GD Somani Memorial School Mumbai. His mother is a drama teacher at the same school. Aditya was not good at studies and even failed in 6th and 11th standard. He wanted to be a cricketer from his school days and started taking cricket coaching. But, he dropped his coaching class when he was in 6th standard. Aditya completed his studies from St. Xavier in Mumbai. After graduation, he worked as a VJ at Channel V for 5 years.
Childhood images of Aditya Roy Kapur
Physical appearance
Height: 6′ 2”
Weight: 80 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: Chest 42″, Waist 33″, Biceps 15″
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
Aditya Roy Kapur belongs to a Hindu Khatri Family. He was born to a Punjabi father and a Jewish mother. Her father, Kumud Roy Kapur, is a producer and her mother, Salome Roy Kapur, is a former model. His father and mother met in a bar when his father was an army officer and was stationed in Kashmir. His grandfather, Raghupat Roy Kapur, was a film producer who migrated from Lahore, Pakistan to Mumbai in the 1940s.
Aditya Roy Kapoor’s parents
His brother, Siddharth Roy Kapur, is the producer and CEO of UTV Motion Pictures. Siddharth is married to Vidya Balan.
Aditya Roy Kapur with his brother and sister-in-law
His brother, Kunal Roy Kapur, is also a producer.
Aditya Roy Kapur with Kunal Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapoor with his siblings
Aditya Roy Kapur is rumored to be dating Rhea Chakraborty.
Aditya Roy Kapur and Rhea Chakraborty
Aditya is in a relationship with Shraddha Kapoor. However, the couple broke up as Shraddha’s parents never approved of Aditya.
Aditya Roy Kapur with Shraddha Kapoor
Aditya is reportedly in a relationship with Diva Dhawan, a fashion model.
Aditya Roy Kapur with Diva Dhawan
Some sources claim that he dated Hema Malini’s daughter Ahana Deol for four years, and Ahana dumped Ranveer Singh for Aditya Roy Kapur.
Career
Aditya started his career as a VJ (Video Jockey) on Channel V where his unique hosting style and perfect comic timing made him very popular among the audience. While Aditya was working as a VJ, he received a call to audition for a film.
He made his Bollywood debut in 2009 by playing a small role in the film “London Dreams.”
London Dream
Next, he played supporting roles in the films “Action Replayy” and “Guzaarish.”
Aditya Roy Kapoor in Gazaarish
In 2013, Aditya starred in the romantic drama “Aashiqui 2” opposite ‘Shraddha Kapoor.’ The film was a hit at the box office and her performance in the film was praised.
After that, she also appeared in films like “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” “Daawat-e-Ishq,” “Fitoor,” and “OK Jaanu.”
Award
- BIG Star Entertainment Award for Best Actor in a Romantic role for Aashiqui 2 (2013)
- BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Romantic Jodi Award with Shraddha Kapoor (2013)
- Screen Award for Jodi No. 1 with Shraddha Kapoor (2014)
- Star Guild Award for Jodi of the Year with Shraddha Kapoor (2014)
- IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress (2014)
Car/Bicycle Collection
Aditya’s car collection includes the BMW 5 Series. He also owns a Royal Enfield Cast Iron 500.
Aditya Roy Kapur with his BMW
Aditya Roy Kapoor rides his bike
Salary/Net Worth
Aditya has an estimated net worth of ₹54 crore. He is paid around ₹4 crore for a film.
Favorite Things
- Food: Eggs Benedict, Pizza, Butter chicken, Kaali daal, Kung Pao chicken, Kung Pao potatoes, Honey Nut Crunch, Bavarian Chocolate, Biryani, Rajma Chawal, Seekh Kabab, Korma Boti
Aditya Roy Kapur dined with Parineeti Chopra
- Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Penn, Abbhay Deol, Ranveer Singh
Aditya Roy Kapur with Ranveer Singh
- Directors: Dibakar Banerjee, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vishal Bhardwaj
- Sports: Cricket, Football
Aditya Roy Kapur plays football
- Restaurants: Indigo Delicatessen, Gaylord, Theobroma in Mumbai
- Ice cream: Honey Nut Crunch, Bavarian Chocolate
Facts
- Aditya Roy Kapur prefers to drink alcohol.
- Aditya Roy Kapur is a foodie and he considers street food his weakness.
- His hobbies include collecting matchboxes, playing the guitar, drawing, and writing songs.
- Aditya turned down two major films for the film Fitoor. Unfortunately, the film failed at the box office.
- He lives in a flat in Carter Road, Bandra, Mumbai.
- He doesn’t like people talking loudly in restaurants.
- His friends like to call him Adi.
- According to Aditya, his dream girl should smell like an angel and should have a perfect nose and big soulful eyes.
- Tiger Shroff was the first choice for Aashiqui 2, but the role was later given to Aditya.
Aditya Roy Kapur in Aashiqui 2
- Aditya got completely drunk on the sets of Aashiqui 2 for a scene in the film. However, the shot was called off as he was unconscious.
- According to Aditya, his film “Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani was the turning point in his career.
Aditya Roy Kapur in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani
- Kapur prefers to wake up late in the morning. Sometimes, he even wakes up at noon.
- Aditya loves to play the guitar and is also a part of several bands.
Aditya Roy Kapur plays the guitar
- According to him, if he had not become an actor, he would have become a cricketer, musician or VJ.
- Aditya is very addicted to coffee.
- Aditya takes his fitness very seriously and works out five times a week to maintain his physique. He told during an interview that he would rather play football than run on a treadmill.
- He likes to eat ice cream. He told that before starring in films, he consumed half a liter of ice cream every night.
Aditya Roy Kapoor is eating ice cream
- Before venturing into acting, he wanted to release his album.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
