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Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977)

Kunal Kapoor, Indian actor

Born
October 18, 1977
Age in 2026
49
Zodiac sign
Libra
Birth year
1977

About Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977)

Kunal Kishore Kapoor (born 18 October 1977), professionally known as Kunal Kapoor, is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Hindi films. Kapoor is a recipient of several accolades including a Stardust Award and an Asiavision Award. Kapoor started his career as an assistant director, and made his acting debut with the MF Hussain 2004 film Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities. Following a career breakthrough with Rang De Basanti (2006), Kapoor went onto appear in Aaja Nachle, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag in (2007), Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008), Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008), Don 2 (2011), Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012), Dear Zindagi (2016), Veeram (2016), Gold (2018) After a break, Kapoor earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Babur, in The Empire (2021). The actor will be seen next in the magnum opus Ramayan along with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Next he will be seen in the Sidharth Anand, Netflix film Jewel Thief co starring Saif Ali Khan. Along with his acting career, Kapoor is a writer, entrepreneur and co-founder of Ketto, Asia’s largest crowdfunding platform. The platform has raised over 150 million dollars for social and medical causes. Kapoor is married to Naina Bachchan, with whom he has a son. He is also a trained pilot and has participated in rally and Formula 3 racing. In addition to his work in entertainment, he has been an active angel investor in various emerging technology companies. He is a fellow of the Aspen Leadership Program. And will also make his Telugu debut in Vishwambhara.

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The world when Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977) was born

Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977) was born in 1977. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1977

  • #1 song"You Light Up My Life" – Debby Boone
  • Top movieStar Wars
  • Top TV showHappy Days
  • Best-selling bookThe Silmarillion – J.R.R. Tolkien

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentPelé retires after final match with the New York Cosmos
  • Top headlineStar Wars premieres and changes cinema forever
  • Technology milestoneApple II computer released
  • Defining fadStar Wars mania
  • Notable inventionAtari 2600 video game console
  • World population4.23 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderJimmy Carter
  • Sports championNew York Yankees (World Series)
  • Also wonPortland Trail Blazers (NBA)
  • U.S. population220.2M

1977 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977)'s birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19772026
Gas$0.62$3.45/gal
Average home$49,300$435,000
Average income$16,009$67,500
Minimum wage$2.30$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.23$11.95
Postage stamp$0.13$0.73
Population220.2M341 million

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