Shahid Kapoor Age, height, Weight, Size, Wife, Family, Biography In 2025
Shahid Kapoor is one of the biggest stars in Hindi cinema. He is very popular for his remarkable acting and his charming personality. Shahid is 44 years old as of 2025, born on February 25, 1981, in New Delhi, India. He has been in Bollywood for 20 years and played a range of different characters, then he has delivered several outstanding performances in his films.
Background and Education
Shahid was born to Pankaj Kapur, who is a well-known actor and filmmaker, and Neelima Azeem, who is also a famous actress. Shahid was brought up in Mumbai after his parents got divorced. Shahid completed his schooling at Rajhans Vidyalaya school and continued his education at Mithibai College in Mumbai.
Physical Stats
He is sporty and fit. Shahid is around 5"8 (175 cm) and weighs 71 kg (159 lbs). He has an athletic build with a 42-inch chest, 30-inch waist, and 14-inch biceps. He is brown-eyed and black-haired, and has a charming presence on screen.
Acting Career
Shahid Kapoor initially entered the film industry as a background dancer in Bollywood songs. He made his acting debut in 2003 with the romantic film Ishq Vishk, which earned him widespread recognition and the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
After that, he went on to deliver remarkable performances in films including Vivah, Jab We Met, Kaminey, Haider, Udta Punjab, Padmaavat, and Kabir Singh, among others. He was highly praised for his epic role in Udta Punjab and received significant amounts of acclaim. Shahid has garnered a number of Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards, and so on during his career.
Personal Life
In July 2015, he married Mira Rajput, who is from a non-filmy background, and they have two children, Misha Kapoor, born in 2016, and Zain Kapoor, born in 2018. The couple lives in Mumbai and is frequently admired for continuing to embrace a down-to-earth and private life as a family.
Hobbies and Interests
Shahid has documented his love for reading, dancing, and traveling. He is a staunch vegetarian and has received awards from PETA for his dietary choices. His favorite foods include traditional Indian dishes like rajma chawal and curd rice. He enjoys watching cricket and admires cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
He also has a strong admiration for legendary actors such as Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan. When it comes to global icons, he looks up to Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts.
Lifestyle & Net Worth
Shahid is paid in the range of ₹10–15 crore per movie, and his salary is estimated at around ₹20–30 crore per year. Shahid has a predicted net worth of ₹200 crore in 2025, with a variety of premium luxury cars, including Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
Shahid uses social media extensively, boasting a substantial following of 30 million on Instagram and 15 million on Twitter, accumulating content about his professional and personal life.
Other Interesting Information
- Shahid does not smoke and only drinks alcohol very rarely.
- Aside from acting, he has hosted multiple award shows and events on television.
