Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who has made great achievements in the Hindi film industry.
Born into a family of famous actors, Tusshar followed in the footsteps of his father Jeetendra and made his acting debut in the 2001 film Mujhe Kuchh Kehna Hai with Kareena Kapoor.
Before venturing into acting, Tushar Kapoor gained valuable experience as an assistant to renowned film director David Dhawan.
This exposure to the filmmaking process undoubtedly laid the foundation for his successful career as an actor.
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- Full name: Tushar Kapoor
- Stage name: Tashar Kapoor
- Date of birth: November 20, 1976
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of birth: India, Maharashtra, Mumbai
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Indian actor and film producer
- Height: 1.75m
- Parents: Jitendra Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor
- Siblings: Ekta Kapoor
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: Laksha
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: USD 5 million (approximately INR 370 million)
early life and education
Tusshar Kapoor, born on November 20, 1976 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai), is an Indian actor. He is the son of veteran Bollywood actors Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor.
Tushar has an older sister, Ekta Kapoor, who is a successful television and film producer. Tusshar studied at the famous Bombay Scottish School and was a classmate of Abhishek Bachchan.
After graduation, he studied Business Administration (BBA) at the Stephen Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Tusshar Kapoor is of Indian origin and believes in Nichiren Buddhism.
Profession
Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who has made significant contributions to the Hindi film industry. Before his debut, Kapoor worked as an assistant to director David Dhawan.
He subsequently underwent extensive acting and dance training, honing his skills under renowned experts such as Roshan Taneja, Mahendra Verma and Nimesh Bhatt.
Kapoor made his acting debut in 2001 with the blockbuster film Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, a remake of the Telugu hit film Tholi Prema. His performance earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
He subsequently starred in other Telugu remakes such as Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) and Yeh Dil (2003), although these films did not perform well at the box office.
Kapoor’s career took a turn for the better in 2004 when he appeared in Ram Gopal Varma’s Gayab, for which he received critical acclaim.
A string of commercial hits followed, including Khakee (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Golmaal (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007) and Golmaal Sequels (2008, 2010).
Apart from his acting work, Kapoor also ventured into production, co-producing the film Chaar Din Ki Chandni (2012), in which he also starred. He is also involved in charity events such as Fashion for a Cause, which raises funds for homeless children.
In recent years, Kapoor has continued to showcase his versatility, with roles in adult comedies such as Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016) and Mastizaade (2016), as well as the critically acclaimed Shor in the City (2012) .
His most recent collaboration, the blockbuster Golmaal Again (2017), further cemented his status as a reliable and accomplished actor. In addition to his screen work, Kapoor has also emerged as a writer, publishing his debut novel “Single Dad” in 2021. The book chronicles his journey as a single parent and addresses the challenges single fathers face.
social media
- Instagram account: @tusshark89
- Facebook account: Tusshar Kapoor
- Twitter account: @TusshKapoor
personal life
Tashar Kapoor is currently single. However, he is a proud single father, whose son Laksshya was born in 2016 via surrogate.
film chronology
Upcoming movies:
- Welcome to the Jungle (2025)
- Love Sex Ordoka 2 (2024)
- Topkapi(2024)
- Dunk: Once Bitten Twice Shy (2024)
Movie:
- Maric(2022)
- Simba(2018)
- Gorma Again (2017)
- Poster Boy(2017)
- Mastizard(2016)
- Kaia Kuhl Hein Buzz 3 (2016)
- Chicago Junction (2016)
- Bajati Rajo(2013)
- Shootout at Wadala(2013)
- Pao Bo La Pao (2013)
- Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
- Chardin Kideni (2012)
- Dirty Pictures(2011)
- Hum Shabana(2011)
- Love you
- Shore in the City(2011)
- Gorma 3 (2010)
- life partner
- Golma Returns(2008)
- C. Company
- one two three
- Sunday
- Hallapore
- Om Shanti Om
- good boy, bad boy
- Dole
- agar
- Lokhandwala Shootout
net worth
Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer. As of 2024, his estimated net worth is $5 million, which is approximately INR 370 million.
Kapoor earns between 2 to 3 crore Indian rupees per film. Apart from his acting work, he has also dabbled in film production, notably producing the 2020 film Laxmii.
