Ranbir Kapoor ; born 28 September 1982) is an Indian film actor. Through
his successfull career in Bollywood films, he has become one of the
highest-paid actors and one of the most popular celebrities in India. He
is the recipient of several awards and nominations, including five
Filmfare Awards. Kapoor is the son of actors Rishi and Neetu, and the
grandson of actor-director Raj. He pursued film-making and method acting
at the School of Visual Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film
Institute, respectively, following which he assisted Sanjay Leela
Bhansali on the film Black (2005). Kapoor made his acting debut with
Bhansali's tragic romance Saawariya (2007), a box office flop but
notable for earning him his first Filmfare Award—Best Male Debut. He was
awarded the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for his performances
in three films of 2009—the coming-of-age film Wake Up Sid, the comedy
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, and the drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the
Year. Kapoor won two consecutive Best Actor awards at Filmfare for
portraying a troubled musician in the drama Rockstar (2011) and a
deaf-mute man in the comedy-drama Barfi! (2012). A starring role in the
romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), one of the
highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time, established him as a
leading Bollywood actor. In addition to acting in films, Kapoor supports
numerous charities and causes, and is vocal about issues faced by
women. He is the co-founder of the production company Picture Shuru
Productions, and is a co-owner of the Indian Super League football team
Mumbai City FC. His off-screen life is the subject of fervent tabloid
reporting in India.