Preity Zinta, Anil Kapoor at IIFA 2011 Toronto Launching - Photos

Preity Zinta, Anil Kapoor at IIFA 2011 Toronto Launching - Photos:

Preity Zinta and Anil Kapoor Launch IIFA 2011 Toronto:

Preity Zinta, Anil Kapoor at IIFA 2011 Toronto Launching - Photos

Anil Kapoor seems to do movies in Bollywood Style

Anil Kapoor is unequivocally indicating no marks of reducing down! At an experience when actors root out it challenging to identify significant roles, Anil is taking both the East and West by storm. Notwithstanding he is surely getting straight to the point regarding it.

Having finished shooting for Mission Impossible 4 with Tom Cruise, he seems to be ready to take Hollywood by storm. Well this is definitely not his first encounter with H-town having starred previously in Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire and the series 24. And if you thought that he is all set to mould himself into their cast, you thought wrong. Anil, whose No Problem released this Friday, stated on Encounter with Omar that he would love Tom Cruise to make that movie.

And he seems all out to make them do movies Bollywood ishtyle. “I am going to corrupt them and make them dance to Bollywood numbers.
Tom Cruise ke saath toh main karunga 100%. I’ll see to it that very soon Hollywood actors will be dancing with Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif,” he said cheekily adding that it will be them who will be influenced by him and not vice versa. When asked the pretty obvious question as to how the experience of working with Cruise was, he remarked that they should ask Tom about his working experiences with him instead. Well Tom Cruise already has expressed his gratitude on Twitter - with the use of a Google translator! - by tweeting. Well it seems that what Yash Raj failed to do 15 years ago with Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Anil Kapoor may well pull it off with his camaraderie. No Problem, right Anil?

Anil Kapoor has been signed an important role in Hollywood

After Slumdog Millionaire, actor Anil Kapoor who has been reportedly getting constant offers from Hollywood has given his nod to another plum international project. The actor has been signed to essay an important role in one of the biggest film series of Hollywood, Mission Impossible. Though his role is a tight secret at this point of time, it is a very important one nonetheless.

Confirming the new development, Kapoor said, “At this point, I can only say that I’ve been contacted for Mission Impossible 4, and I have said yes for the role.” The actor who refuses to divulge anything more has been told to be tight-lipped about the role by the Hollywood studio. According to sources, Kapoor has been approached by the franchise to essay a negative role in the film. Kapoor would be starring in Mission Impossible 4 alongwith Hollywood’s top-most actor - Tom Cruise, and Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg.

The actorrecently was also appreciated in 24, one of the most watched television series in US.With MI 4, Anil Kapoor is,perhaps,become India’s biggest export to Hollywood.

Anil Kapoor says he is tired

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor says he is tired of his link to Oscar winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" and wants to move on.

The 50-year-old star played game show host Prem Kumar in Danny Boyle’s 2008 movie.

In an interview to Britain’s GMTV, Anil urged his fans and friends to stop asking him about his "Slumdog..." success, reports contactmusic.com.

"It was such a long time (ago). Very nostalgic, but I want to get over it. I want to forget about it but people won’t let me forget about it. I just want to move on. Please, let’s move on. I’d been in 100, more than 100 films, (before Slumdog)," he said.

Anil Kapoor talks about his wife

Anil Kapoor is on a high as Aisha is due to release. It’s the third film under the banner of his production company and the film sees his younger daughter Rhea debuting as a producer. This is also older daughter Sonam’s first film with the company.

The proud dad says,“I’ve always found women superior to men. I am not saying that for the sake of it but I have always treated women that way. You can ask my wife considering she has been with me for the last 28 years,” he adds.

The actor has produced two films earlier but says he does not want to do it anymore. “I’m more an actor and I love acting. Rhea is more passionate about producing and in future she will produce the films we make,” he says. Interestingly, his wife Sunita has always been low profile and is not seen at many parties. Anil says she likes it that way. “She has always been camera shy. She does not want to be recognised. She likes being able to go to Dadar when she needs to buy flowers and to the market when she needs to buy vegetables or fish,” says Anil. “She enjoys being a mother more than being a celebrity. That’s what she wanted to be. The reason my kids have grown up so well is because of their mother” he admits.

He gives credit to his wife for his fitness too. Sunita is known to keep a tight leash on the diet and lifestyle of her family and that helps Anil look young. “You should have a good atmosphere at home. That’s what keeps a person happy, if you are happy then you don’t want to indulge in other things like getting drunk or smoking,” says the 51-year-old.

Having acted in the very popular series 24, he believes there is more to do. “There is so much that I am yet to do. My career internationally has just kicked off. So the world is my stage now,” he adds.

Anil was jovial best at the event

Anil Kapoor literally gatecrashed the music launch of his daughter’s forthcoming film Aisha. But before the gossip mills start running, allow us to tell you that it was just a joke!

Turns out that Anil was at his jovial best at the event. The actor began by saying that the reason why he gatecrashed was because he wasn’t invited to the event. “This is the worst day of my life. My daughters didn’t even invite me. It was my driver who informed me about the event and that’s how I gatecrashed here,” he said.

Anil’s other daughter Rhea Kapoor is producing the film that also stars Abhay Deol opposite Sonam Kapoor. Aisha is an adaptation of the classic British novel, Emma by Jane Austen and has Sonam playing the lead protagonist. Directed by Rajshree Ojha, the film has been shot in Delhi, Mumbai and Hrishikesh.

Interestingly Aisha had an all-women team, including the director herself. Anil, who feels proud of his daughters and the entire crew says, “There’s a lot of young energy that shows in the movie.”
The actor further revealed that though he was a part of the project, he couldn’t get involved as he was out of the country during the shoot. “I was busy shooting for my American series 24. But mentally and morally I supported them. The creative input was entirely theirs. I’m happy to see how they’ve grown to be independent women.
Whenever Rhea would call me while facing a problem, she would talk to me like a producer and not as a daughter. In fact after some time I was even scared to take to her calls!” he laughs.

Anil Kapoor must be a real heart-warmer

It's near impossible to think of a more talented character in Bollywood than Anil Kapoor. He's excelled in so many characters since his Woh Saat Din days it's almost unbelievable. Once considered to be the Casanova of Indian cinema, he still is growing stronger day by day and year by year, and for anyone fearing that life after 40 is a slow and mortifying descent towards death, the story of Anil Kapoor must be a real heart-warmer. Anil's career has been long, remarkably varied, and marked by a loyalty to the Indian Film Industry that made him what he is today - the Yuvvraaj. In this exclusive, the actor gets candid and canny with London correspondent Devansh Patel about his upcoming film Yuvvraaj, his co-star Salman Khan, Bollywood's lucky mascot Katrina Kaif and the director whom he says has given him the best and the most number of hits in his career, Subhash Ghai.

The promos of Yuvvraaj remind me of your Eeshwar days. How different is your character you play in Yuvvraaj then?For me to say that both my Eeswar role and Yuvvraaj role is the same is not true. Both are different. If I humorously quote then here he is rich and lives in Europe (laughs). He loves music and is a special child of the Yuvvraaj family even though he is the eldest of the three brothers. The only similarity is that both are innocent and autistic.
It's evident that you are Subhash Ghai's favourite after having done 7 films with him so far.Well, if you say so, but you'll have to ask him why he considers me in many of his films. Subhash Ghai is such a filmmaker that he considers his films as life and death. He works like that and you'll only come to know that once you work with him or know him personally. He gives his best to his films. He is an all-rounder and does not collaborate. He does everything on his own and hats off to him. Today's filmmaking has changed a lot. You get the best people on board and make a film. Subhash doesn't believe in that. He is glued on to every department of filmmaking, be it the script, the editing, etc. No wonder he always comes out with flying colours. He is the real Yuvvraaj.
From a fun filled comic role in No Entry with Salman, you're now doing a seriously serious role in Yuvvraaj with him. How was the experience?Working with Salman is always a pleasure. You seem to be in a happy and a joyous mood when you're working with him. You're undoubtedly having a ball while acting. He is a kind of an actor who looks disinterested when off the sets. But when the camera rolls, he is right there, focused and comes out with a stunning performance. You tend to look at the monitor and think he is so young, good looking and awesome.
So who looks young on screen, Anil or Salman?(laughs) Good question. You see, me and Salman discuss the same question when we are together. Jabhi aapko koi apni umar puche, toh use bees saal zyaada bataon. We both have now decided that when anybody asks us our age, we will say that we are 55 to 60 year olds.
Eros International marketed and distributed your baby Gandhi My Father, are you happy that Yuvvraaj is too in their hands?I definitely agree that in today's time, marketing and distribution has become as important as the filmmaking itself. But you'll have to wait and watch how Yuvvraaj is marketed. Eros and Kishore Lulla are one of the top most distributors for Bollywood films. They are the best and I'm sure they will give it their best shot when it comes to distribution. So far, it's been a success and in days to come, it will only double up. So let's wait and watch how Yuvvraaj's fate is decided by marketing.
How was it to be working with the young talent like Zayed Khan for the first time?He is a great looking guy and a lovely human being. I am very fond of their family and get along very well with his sister and mother. They are wonderful people. Zayed's family has been with me since my early days in the industry. Their entire response towards me has been consistent till date and Zayed's warmth, attitude and loving nature comes from this upbringing of his. Zayed has acted very well in the film and I think it's his best role ever.
How do you rate the music of the film?Do we need to mention it when it's A.R.Rahman's music? All the songs are simply superb. Giving an unusual music is a tough job but Rahman knows it best. My favourite song in Yuvvraaj is 'Dost'. It's got a beautiful melody and is very beautifully shot. It is difficult to judge which is Rahman's best, Taal or Yuvvraaj. I think both stand out given the subject of the film.
Katrina is being termed the lucky mascot for Yuvvraaj. It's welcoming, isn't it?(laughs) Yes, you got it right. She has been lucky ever since she has moved in Bollywood and its only doing good for our industry and for her personally. Our last film together, Welcome, grossed the best ever collections for a comic caper. It had Katrina too. So we hope Yuvvraaj to be a blockbuster too. Actually, all of us are banking on Katrina's luck for this film.
All the roles you've played recently have been very different, right from Tashan to Welcome and now Yuvvraaj and next year comes Slumdog Millionaire. Critics are loving you more day by day.Thanks to them but even though Tashan failed at the box office, my role was well received by one and all. Even Welcome was a welcome change. Acting is a commercial business and you have to keep that in mind. I may have done several similar roles but my directors were different. It's art and commerce. These decisions are taken instinctively sometimes. There are no set rules to what I do and what I don't do. If my roles were different and people and the critics have loved it, it's good for them. For me, it's my job and there is no escape. My whole approach is very unpredictable. I will choose my role in a split second.
I hear that you're also going to be seen singing in the film?The most difficult part in the film is the singing I've done. All of it is classical. It was one of the most stressful yet one of the most memorable moments of my life. You have to see the film to know further.
Did you do a bit of research for your role or was it script bound?I went through a book titled 'A Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat'. It's a book about these kinds of characters, autistic and special children. This book was really helpful when it came to my acting in Yuvvraaj. That book gave my character the strength.
Is Lakhan missing his Ram?Always. I always miss him. In fact, I miss my Sita too, Madhuri (laughs). Jackie is a brother to me. We have given Indian Film Industry some of its finest films and all directed by Subhash Ghai.
Any message for your fans?I am awaiting their feedback this year for Yuvvraaj and do watch Slumdog Millionaire next year. It's a hell of a good film. Ditto with Yuvvraaj. It's my best ever role in a Subhash Ghai film.

Anil Kapoor,a renaissance man who's squeezed several lives

With entertainment dominated by fresh-faced actors now-a-days, it's extremely heartening to see someone break into the corridors of power when in their late forties. Better still when that person's an accomplished actor making a comeback in Bollywood. But what if I say that he is just about to make his Hollywood debut in what is said to be a film which undoubtedly is going to win accolades at the Academy Awards and the Bafta's next year? The film - Slumdog Millionaire, the director - Danny Boyle, step forward Anil Kapoor, a renaissance man who's squeezed several (mostly successful) lives into one and come out on top of the Bollywood tree.

In this world exclusive interview from London, the 'jhakaas' actor talks in depth to Devansh Patel about his first Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire, his London Film Festival experience, his expectations, his family reactions, his special message to his fans and above all, praises, praises and more praises for his award winning director Danny Boyle.
We are all eager to know how did an acclaimed Hollywood director like Danny Boyle sign you up for a role in his next film Slumdog Millionaire?I received a sms saying that Danny Boyle wanted to meet me regarding his next film Slumdog Millionaire in which he had a role for me after he watched Taal and Virasat. Now as you are aware that in Bollywood one is so busy with their commitments that they tend to forget who Danny Boyle is. But when you talk of films like Trainspotting and The Beach, suddenly the name of the director pops up. So I mentioned this to my son as he is a big Danny Boyle fan, in fact all youngsters are. He loves his kind of cinema which is out of the box, pulsating and youthful. He got very excited and told me to reply back to the sms which was lying in my inbox since quite a few days. So I called my friend Deepak Nayar in L.A who coincidently was handling the production of the same film. He informed me that Danny Boyle is a cult figure in the U.S. Then the script came and my son and I read it. We loved it, fixed an appointment and there I was, without any auditions, a part of Slumdog Millionaire.
Were you at all worried about the screen space Danny would've given you in the film initially when he offered you the film?When you're working with the likes of Danny Boyle and when the script is written by Simon Beaufoy, there is bound to be a good role for you irrespective of the length of your own role. When you work in an international film like Slumdog Millionaire, even two scenes done correctly in the film work wonders. And you're forgetting that I had already read the script. It's only in India that you worry about screen space and the length.
Danny Boyle has projected Mumbai in Slumdog Millionaire like no other film maker has ever done. What do you think?I am more than happy about it. In fact, Slumdog Millionaire is a fairy tale kind of a film. You have to see the film to believe it. I mean he has shot some scenes in the slums so beautifully, you feel touched by the direction and the camera work. It was so perfect.
People across the globe who've watched Trainspotting, A Life Less Ordinary and The Beach wouldn't expect a Slumdog Millionaire, will they?When you work in an international film like Slumdog Millionaire, even two scenes done correctly in the film work wonders.Danny has got his own style. When the chief of Fox Searchlights, Peter Rice, was introducing Danny Boyle in a tribute to the director in L.A, that's the time I realized the kind of respect he has across the globe. Peter Rice quoted, "Danny has never made the same kind of film ever". When Danny was offered to direct Alien 4, he was offered a big cheque which he refused. He just wanted to direct films which he would believe in and wanted to make. He chose to direct a 15 million dollar film than a 150 million dollar one. He is a risk taker in a way. I mean, the only well known face in Slumdog Millionaire is Irrfan Khan who is known worldwide. All the rest are new comers including me.
You play the host of the famous tele series 'Who wants to be a Millionaire'. From Big B to SRK and now comes Anil Kapoor. Any kind of research went into playing the role of Prem?A lot of literature was sent to me through the script anyway. But first I spoke to Danny and the way he saw the character and how he wanted him to behave. Then he gave me some material on 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire'. In Mumbai, I contacted Siddharth Basu, the person who was responsible for the programme in India. He was very helpful in the research too. Playing an engineer, stock broker, doctor or a businessman is easy because you meet them in your everyday life. But there are very few hosts of the television programme whom you don't meet regularly. You see them only on the television. So there was not a direct reference point here except for the episodes of Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh in India and the shows done by hosts in the U.K and the U.S. I went through all these tapes and started doing some episodes with Siddharth and his team. I also had a lot of workshop with Danny and the main protagonist of the film Dev Patel.
But how was it to be working with the British talent Dev Patel who plays the boy from the slums winning the million rupees?He is the main hero of the film. He is the protagonist of Slumdog Millionaire. His journey has three characters that do the same role. How as a child in slums he grows up, then becomes a bit older and then it is Dev Patel. There are three actors and the casting of those three Dev Patel's is phenomenal. I was speechless after watching the film at the London Film Festival and thanks to Loveleen Tandon who has done an amazing job of casting in the film.
Was Dev at all nervous when he met you for the first time?Not at all. He was a thorough professional. He originally comes from Gujarat but is born and brought up in London. He has also done one T.V serial called Skins in the U.K. For me, it was my first English film and for him, it was his first feature film. So we both were a bit nervous initially even though I had come with a lot of experience behind me. We got along very well and Danny also told me to help Dev out in whatever and whichever way I could. He had to play a slum boy and because I've had a personal experiences in the slums and have done films like Mashaal, etc I could identify with his role. I was very handy in adding flavour to my and Dev's role.
The critics in the U.K are vouching Slumdog Millionaire to get selected as the Best Film nominee at the Academy Awards in the U.S and at the Bafta Awards in the U.K. What do you have to say?It's a bit too early to discuss this right now. Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that whatever you've just mentioned comes true.
Any other Hollywood films you're going to be a part of in the near future considering the thunderous applaud you received after the screening?I am at such a stage of my career that whichever film comes across me has to be exciting, on par or better than the one I've done earlier. Currently I've got my hands full in India as far as Bollywood is concerned and if someone does come knocking on my doors from the West, why not?
What differentiates Danny Boyle from all the Bollywood directors you've worked with so far in your career?Danny is not only different from the Indian directors but international directors also. He has his own stand and style and when people do have this speciality in them like what Danny has, they always are different from others. As I've mentioned before, he is one director who hasn't repeated his style. Danny improvises a lot and never tells his actors how to act. He gives you the script and lets you be. His instructions are minimal and the most important thing - Danny didn't come to India with any attitude. Instead, he told us to help him make a good film. That made a world of difference. It's a hallmark of a great human being and a great director. There isn't a game show being used as the main part of any feature film script. That's the USP of Slumdog Millionaire.
Has your family seen the film and what did they think about it?Yes they all have seen the film. My wife, Sonam and my son, all loved the film. They've said it's awesome. The kind of feedback I've received is incredible. The best comment I received was from a critic who writes for The Independent, UK. He said, "Anil Kapoor makes a memorably narcissistic and two faced quiz host smiling disingenuously while trying to ensure the contestant looses". Even the newspapers like the Observer, Telegraph and The Times have praised not only my performance, but all the other actors in the film who were truly worth admiring especially Dev Patel.
Any message for your fans who are awaiting your first ever Hollywood film?Yes, I'd like to tell my fans in the U.K that the film releases on January 9 next year in the U.K and to my India fans, well, you'll have to wait just a little bit more. Slumdog Millionaire releases in India in the last week of January. That's our tentative date. We are also planning to keep a special premiere of the film. And more importantly to all my fans across the globe, Slumdog Millionaire isn't a cross over film in English. It is a Hollywood film directed by Danny Boyle. Looking forward for all your comments next year.

Anil plays elder brother to Salman and Zayed Khan

After the success of "Taare Zameen Par", now Anil Kapoor will be seen as an autistic in his forthcoming movie "Yuvvraaj".
"Anil plays elder brother to Salman and Zayed Khan. Subhash Ghai had been meaning to incorporate a physically-psychologically challenged character into his script for a long time. It was Anil who told Subhashji the story idea for 'Yuvvraaj'," a source told IANS.
If sources are to be believed Anil's reference point in "Yuvvraaj" is Tom Hanks in "Forrest Gump".


This isn't the first time that Anil is playing an autistic role. In K. Vishwanath's "Eeshwar" too he was cast as a slow, saintly man who wins over a village widow. Anil has self-admittedly copied Raj Kapoor in "Eeshwar".
Shah Rukh Khan too plays an isolated Muslim suffering from an autistic disorder in Karan Johar's "My Name Is Khan".

Bollywood Actor Anil Kapoor Bio-Data

Anil Kapoor


Name : Anil Kapoor

Nationality: Indian

Date of Birth: December 24, 1959 Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Star Sign: Capricorn


Height: 5'10

Father: Surinder Kapoor

Siblings: Boney Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Reena

Spouse :Sunita Kapoor [1984]

Daughters: Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor

Son: Harshwardhana

Schoool Days: Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School

College Days: St.Xaviers College , Mumbai

Profession: Actor, Model

Telugu debut: Vamsa Vriksham

Kannada debut : Pallavi Anu Pallavi

Hindi debut: Hamare Tumhare [1979]

Address: #31 Shrinagar PresidencyGulmohar Cross Rd. No7, JVPD Scheme Mumbai 400 049

Anil Kapoor one of the bollywood evergreen star. He is the brother-in-law of the actress Sridevi with whom he had starred in many films.

Anil is a graduate of the Film and T.V Institute of India, in Pune, India. His fellow alumni include celebrities like Nasir-uddin Shah, Shakti Kapoor and lesser known actors like Rameshwari Talluri, Abha Dhulia, Faqir Nabi and others.

After flirting with Sunita for a couple of months on the phone, Anil Kapoor fell in love with her. Later they met. It was love at first sight. After five long years they got married in a very private ceremony attended only by my family and close friends on the 19th of May 1984.

Anil Kapoor won the Best Actor Trophy at an inter-collegiate competition during his college days. Shashi Kapoor was the chief guest at that function and he was the first professional actor to encourage Anil.

Anil Kapoor's movies are:

Pallavi Anu Pallavi [Anil Kapoor, Lakshmi]

Meri Jung [ Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Nutan, Amrish Puri, Javed Jaffrey, A. K. Hangal, Iftekhar, Kushboo and Parikshat Sahni]

Karma [ Dilip Kumar,Nutan,Naseeruddin Shah,Jackie Shroff,Anil Kapoor,Anupam Kher]
Mr. India [Anil Kapoor, Sridevi]

Tezaab [Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher,Chunky Pandey]

Ram Lakhan [Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia and Raakhee Gulzar]

Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Madhuri Dixit.]

Lamhe [Anil Kapoor,Sridevi,Waheeda Rehman,Anupam Kher]

1942: A Love Story [Anil Kapoor, Manisha Koirala , Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa and Pran]

Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Aruna Irani ]

Judaai [Anil Kapoor, Sridevi , Urmila Matondkar, Paresh Rawal]

Virasat [Anil Kapoor,Tabu,Pooja Batra]

Deewana Mastana [Anil Kapoor,Govinda ,Juhi Chawla,Johnny Lever, Anupam Kher]

Biwi No.1 [Salman Khan , Karisma kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor,Tabu, Saif Ali Khan]

Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain [Anil Kapoor,Kajol ,Anupam Kher ,Shakti Kapoor ,Parmeet Sethi]

Taal [Anil Kapoor, Akshay Khanna, Aishwarya Rai, Amrish Puri and Alok Nath]

Pukar [Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa and Om Puri]

Nayak [Anil Kapoor,Rani Mukherjee ,Sushmita Sen,Pooja Batra,Amrish Puri]

No Entry [Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitley, Esha Deol , Bipasha Basu, Sameera Reddy]

Salaam-e-Ishq [Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra , Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Akshay Khanna, Ayesha Takia,John Abraham ,Vidya Balan, Govinda, Shannon Esra, Sohail Khan and Isha Koppikar]

Anil Kapoor won awards:

*2001: National Film Award for Best Actor for Pukar

*1984: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Mashaal

*1988: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Tezaab

*1992: Filmfare Best Actor Award for Beta

*1997: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Virasat

*1999: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for Taal

*2000: IIFA Best Comedian Award for Biwi No. 1

*2000: IIFA Best Supporting Actor Award for Taal

*1998: Star Screen Award Best Actor for Virasat

*2000: Star Screen Award Best Supporting Actor for Taal

*2000: Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for Taal

*2001: Bollywood Movie Award - Most Sensational Actor for Pukar