Boney Kapoor

Date of Birth: November 11, 1955

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Boney Kapoor is a prominent Indian film producer, known for his significant contributions to the Hindi cinema industry. Born as Achal Surinder Kapoor, he has established himself as a leading figure in Bollywood through his production of numerous successful films. Boney Kapoor hails from a family deeply rooted in the film industry; he is the elder brother of famous actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor. Boney Kapoor began his career in the film industry as an assistant to the renowned director Shakti Samanta. He then ventured into film production and founded his own production company, Narsimha Enterprises. His debut production was the 1980 film “Hum Paanch,” which gained considerable success. Over the years, he has produced several hit movies, including “Mr. India” (1987), “Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja” (1993), “Judaai” (1997), and “No Entry” (2005), among others. Boney Kapoor was married to the late actress Sridevi, one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars. Together, they had two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. Boney Kapoor has also been a father to two children, Arjun Kapoor and Anshula Kapoor, from his first marriage to Mona Shourie Kapoor.

5 Interesting Facts about Boney Kapoor

1. Boney Kapoor produced the iconic Bollywood film “Mr. India,” which became a cult classic and featured his brother, Anil Kapoor, in the lead role.

2. He was married to Sridevi, one of Bollywood’s legendary actresses, who tragically passed away in 2018.

3. Boney Kapoor made a foray into Tamil cinema production with the film “Nerkonda Paarvai” (2019), a remake of the Hindi film “Pink.”

4. He is known for his close association with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who directed “Mr. India.”

5. His daughter, Janhvi Kapoor, made her acting debut in the 2018 film “Dhadak,” continuing the family’s legacy in Bollywood.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Boney Kapoor

1. “Cinema is a medium that brings people together, transcending boundaries and languages.”

2. “Producing a film is like nurturing a dream and watching it come alive on the big screen.”

3. “Family is the core of my existence; they are my strength and inspiration.”

4. “Success in the film industry requires passion, dedication, and a deep understanding of the audience.”

5. “Sridevi was not just my wife but my pillar of strength and the light of our family.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Boney Kapoor’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

Boney Kapoor has four children: 1. Arjun Kapoor (son, from his first marriage to Mona Shourie Kapoor) 2. Anshula Kapoor (daughter, from his first marriage to Mona Shourie Kapoor) 3. Janhvi Kapoor (daughter, from his marriage to Sridevi) 4. Khushi Kapoor (daughter, from his marriage to Sridevi)