Know About The Kapoor Family Tree In 2025
Sep 14, 2025, 16:53 IST
The Beginning of the Kapoor Legacy
These Kapoor families are often thought of as the royal dynasty of Bollywood, with the Kapoor family journey beginning in the 1920s with Prithviraj Kapoor. His father, Basheshwarnath Kapoor, was a police officer in Peshawar. Prithviraj began his career with a tiny bit role in Be Dhari Talwar (1929) and gained fame as the lead actor in Cinema Girl (1930). His actor brother, Trilok Kapoor, also ventured into acting and made a name for himself with Char Darvesh (1933). The three sons of Prithviraj, namely Raj, Shammi, and Shashi Kapoor, took forward the Kapoor name in cinema and went on to become some of the most influential names in Hindi films.
Raj Kapoor and His Descendants
The prince among showmen of Bollywood, Raj Kapoor, married Krishna Malhotra in 1946. They had five children: Randhir, Rishi, Rajiv, Ritu and Reema. Randhir Kapoor married Babita, an actress, and their daughters, Karisma and Kareena, grew to be established stars. Kareena, married to Saif Ali Khan, is now a mother to Taimur and Jeh. Rishi Kapoor tied the knot with actress Neetu Singh; their son Ranbir Kapoor is among the most successful actors today, married to Alia Bhatt, with whom he has a daughter, Raha. His daughter Riddhima is a noted fashion designer.
Shammi Kapoor, famous for his flamboyant style, married actress Geeta Bali in 1955. They had two children, Aditya Raj and Kanchan. Following Geeta’s passing, Shammi married Neela Devi in 1969. Aditya Raj dabbled in films but couldn’t sustain a career, while Kanchan married Ketan Desai, the son of filmmaker Manmohan Desai.
Shashi Kapoor and Theatre Contribution
Shashi Kapoor married British actress Jennifer Kendal in 1958, and the couple had three children—Kunal, Karan, and Sanjana. While his sons pursued careers outside mainstream Bollywood, Sanjana Kapoor left a mark in theatre, leading the iconic Prithvi Theatre from 1993 until 2012, thereby preserving the family’s legacy on stage.
Surinder Kapoor and His Branch
A cousin of Prithviraj, Surinder Kapoor, carved his own path in the industry. His sons—Boney, Anil, and Sanjay—extended the family’s influence. Boney Kapoor, married to the late Sridevi, is father to Arjun, Anshula, Janhvi, and Khushi Kapoor. Anil Kapoor, a successful actor, shares three children—Sonam, Rhea, and Harshvardhan—with his wife Sunita. Sanjay Kapoor is married to Maheep Sandhu, and their daughter Shanaya is preparing for a Bollywood career.
The Future Generations
In recent times, Karisma, Kareena, Ranbir, Janhvi, and Shanaya keep the Kapoor dynasty thriving on screen while children like Taimur, Jeh, and Raha enjoy being in the limelight already. The Kapoor dynasty remains one of Bollywood’s strongest, with its fourth and fifth generations set to carry forward the family’s cinematic heritage.
These Kapoor families are often thought of as the royal dynasty of Bollywood, with the Kapoor family journey beginning in the 1920s with Prithviraj Kapoor. His father, Basheshwarnath Kapoor, was a police officer in Peshawar. Prithviraj began his career with a tiny bit role in Be Dhari Talwar (1929) and gained fame as the lead actor in Cinema Girl (1930). His actor brother, Trilok Kapoor, also ventured into acting and made a name for himself with Char Darvesh (1933). The three sons of Prithviraj, namely Raj, Shammi, and Shashi Kapoor, took forward the Kapoor name in cinema and went on to become some of the most influential names in Hindi films.
Raj Kapoor and His Descendants
The prince among showmen of Bollywood, Raj Kapoor, married Krishna Malhotra in 1946. They had five children: Randhir, Rishi, Rajiv, Ritu and Reema. Randhir Kapoor married Babita, an actress, and their daughters, Karisma and Kareena, grew to be established stars. Kareena, married to Saif Ali Khan, is now a mother to Taimur and Jeh. Rishi Kapoor tied the knot with actress Neetu Singh; their son Ranbir Kapoor is among the most successful actors today, married to Alia Bhatt, with whom he has a daughter, Raha. His daughter Riddhima is a noted fashion designer.
Shammi Kapoor, famous for his flamboyant style, married actress Geeta Bali in 1955. They had two children, Aditya Raj and Kanchan. Following Geeta’s passing, Shammi married Neela Devi in 1969. Aditya Raj dabbled in films but couldn’t sustain a career, while Kanchan married Ketan Desai, the son of filmmaker Manmohan Desai.
Shashi Kapoor and Theatre Contribution
Shashi Kapoor married British actress Jennifer Kendal in 1958, and the couple had three children—Kunal, Karan, and Sanjana. While his sons pursued careers outside mainstream Bollywood, Sanjana Kapoor left a mark in theatre, leading the iconic Prithvi Theatre from 1993 until 2012, thereby preserving the family’s legacy on stage.
Surinder Kapoor and His Branch
A cousin of Prithviraj, Surinder Kapoor, carved his own path in the industry. His sons—Boney, Anil, and Sanjay—extended the family’s influence. Boney Kapoor, married to the late Sridevi, is father to Arjun, Anshula, Janhvi, and Khushi Kapoor. Anil Kapoor, a successful actor, shares three children—Sonam, Rhea, and Harshvardhan—with his wife Sunita. Sanjay Kapoor is married to Maheep Sandhu, and their daughter Shanaya is preparing for a Bollywood career.
The Future Generations
In recent times, Karisma, Kareena, Ranbir, Janhvi, and Shanaya keep the Kapoor dynasty thriving on screen while children like Taimur, Jeh, and Raha enjoy being in the limelight already. The Kapoor dynasty remains one of Bollywood’s strongest, with its fourth and fifth generations set to carry forward the family’s cinematic heritage.
