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Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor debuted with Saawariya in 2007. Though his first film failed, Ranbir Kapoor was successful in carving a niche for himself in Bollywood.

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Ranbir Kapoor, Bollywood ActorRanbir Kapoor was born on September 28, 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is an Indian actor appearing in Bollywood movies. He was born to popular actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. He is the brother of Riddhima Kapoor and also the great grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor, and the grandson of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. His uncles are Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor, and his cousins include Karishma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Nikhil Nanda. Kapoor got educated at Bombay Scottish School in Mahim, Mumbai and went on to pursue method acting at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York.

Career of Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor made his debut as an actor in November 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s Saawariya. His co actor in this film was the newcomer Sonam Kapoor, Anil Kapoor`s daughter. The film had a moderate success at the box office but his performance was largely appreciated In June 2008, Kapoor was seen in the lead role in Siddharth Anand`s film Bachna Ae Haseeno opposite alongside Bipasha Basu, Minissha Lamba and Deepika Padukone. He next starred in Ayan Mukerji`s Wake Up Sid opposite Konkona Sharma. The movie faired well at the box office. His next blockbuster movie was Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani with Katrina Kaif. He next acted in Shimit Amin`s drama Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year but the movie failed at the box office. In 2010, he acted in Prakash Jha`s multi-starrer blockbuster Rajneeti. The movie had a huge impact at the box office. Kapoor recently appeared in Siddharth Anand`s Anjaana Anjaani alongside Priyanka Chopra.

Awards and Honours of Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor for his commendable performances has won several awards which are listed below.

Filmfare Awards
2008 - Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Saawariya
2010 - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for Wake Up Sid, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani & Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.

International Indian Film Academy Awards
2008 - IIFA Star Debut Award for Saawariya

Star Screen Awards
2008 - Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male for Saawariya
2008 - Nokia Future of Entertainment Award

Zee Cine Awards
2008 - Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut for Saawariya
2011 - International Male Icon

Stardust Awards
2008 - Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow - Male for Saawariya
2010 - Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow - Male for Wake Up Sid & Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.

Other awards and recognitions
2007 - Star`s Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards, Sabsey Favourite Naya Hero for Saawariya.
2007 - HT Cafe Film Awards, Best Newcomer Award (Male) for Saawariya
2008 - Samsung Zoom Glam Awards, Glam Debutant (Male) for Saawariya
2008 - Bollywood People`s Choice Awards, Best Male Debut for Saawariya
2009 - Indian Television Awards, Best Entertainers Award
2010 - NDTV Indian of the Year Award, Male Entertainer of the Year
2010 - FICCI Frames 2010 Excellence Awards, Entertainer of the Year

Filmography of Ranbir Kapoor
Anjaana Anjaani (2010)
Raajneeti (2010)
Rocket Singh (2009)
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009)
Wake Up Sid (2009)
Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008)
Saawariya (2007)


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