Shahid Kapoor (
pronounced [ʃaːɦɪd̪ kəˈpuːr]; born 25 February 1981) is an Indian actor who appears in
Hindi films. Initially recognised for portraying romantic roles, he has since taken on parts in action films and thrillers, and is the recipient of
several awards, including three
Filmfare Awards.
The son of actors
Pankaj Kapur and
Neelima Azeem, Kapoor trained as a dancer at
Shiamak Davar's academy. He appeared as a background dancer in a few films of the 1990s, and featured in music videos
