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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood's star, whose name was changed by Sunil Dutt, his daughter's kiss in a film..., her name is.. he is…
In this new generation, Bollywood star kids often grab more headlines than the actors themselves. Every year, several of them step into industry, some manage to build a name, while others quietly fade away. Among them is the daughter of famous on-screen villain, who has now become one of the most talked-about newcomers, especially after giving a kissing scene. Let's see who this actor was, whose daughter has also now gained significant momentum in her career. Here we are talking about Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor, who is known for his versatility in playing both villainous and comic roles. With a career spanning over 700 films, he has delivered some unforgettable performances that include Taqdeerwala, Andaz Apna Apna, Himmatwala, Chaalbaaz, Bol Radha Bol and many other films. The Early Life and Struggle Of Shakti Kapoor Shakti Kapoor was born in Delhi. His father Sikandar Lal Kapoor was a tailor who managed a clothing store in New Delhi's Connaught Place. But his son had larger goals, so he decided to try his hand at movies. However, his father wanted to make him a tailor as it was their family business which he strictly refused. In 1977, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Khel Khilari Ka , starring Dharmendra and Hema Malini . After long struggle and few minor roles in films, Sunil Dutt discovered Shakti Kapoor while filming Rocky to officially launch his son Sanjay Dutt . Shakti Kapoor was cast as villain in the movie. Sunil Dutt changed his name to Shakti Kapoor before this film because he believed his birth name Sunil Kapoor will not do justice to his villain image. Shakti Kapoor rose from early struggles to become one of Indian cinema's most recognizable actors. Even at the age of 72, he is still active in Bollywood. In 1982, Shakti Kapoor tied the knot with Shivangi Kapoor who is an older sister of renowned actresses Padmini and Tejaswini Kolhapure. The duo has two children, a son named Siddhanth Kapoor and daughter, Shraddha Kapoor, who has now become one of the leading actresses from the industry. Shraddha and Her Immense Popularity Shraddha Kapoor made her debut in 2010 with the film Teen Patti , for which she also won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut. However, she received true recognition from the Aditya Roy Kapoor starrer Aashiqui 2 . Shraddha Kapoor appears to be outperforming everyone in terms of popularity. Apart from filmmaking, the actress makes lot of money from brand endorsements as she has 93.7 million Instagram followers which also makes her most followed actresses as she surpassed Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and many others. One Kissing Scene Shifted Gears For Shraddha Kapoor Pyaar Ka Punchnama fame director, Luv Ranjan's Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar was released in 2023, in which Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor featured for the first time. After its release, the film earned a mixed response from masses, but performances of the stars were hailed, especially for Shraddha, as the actress had many kissing scenes and a bikini shot, which became highlighted moment for the actress, which she had never done before. In year 2024, the actress featured in the second installment of 2018 horror-comedy Stree which became a huge blockbuster and mounted over Rs 884.45 crore, including domestic and overseas collection and emerged as highest highest-grossing Indian film before the release of Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 .
India.com
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Father wanted him to become a tailor, son dreamt of Bollywood, became a star, can you recognize this boy? He is...
It is not easy to shine in Bollywood, but yes, if luck is on your side, then anyone can go from rags to riches. Take the example of this child seen in the picture. His father had taken a different decision regarding his fate, but destiny had something else in store for him. His father wanted him to become a needle and thread magician but the threads of destiny were tied somewhere else. Leaving his father's dreams, he took flight and reached the city of dreams. He made his name as a villain in Bollywood and became Crime Master Gogo. Did you recognise which child is seen on the right in the picture? This child is the famous Bollywood actor Shakti Kapoor. Shakti Kapoor is now 72 years old. He started his career in 1977 with a film called Khel Khiladi. Raja Babu's Nandu, who is famous as Shakti Kapoor on the silver screen, was named Sunil Sundarlal Kapoor. His parents had named him Sunil Sundarlal Kapoor. But he changed his name for films. Because there was already a great star with this name in the industry. Shakti Kapoor's father always wanted his son to become a tailor, but Shakti Kapoor kept dreaming of becoming an actor. His father did not like this profession of his at all. His mother used to get angry, especially when he played the role of a villain. Seeing his role as an enemy of humanity, his mother left the theatre halfway through the film and later got angry at Shakti Kapoor. Shakti Kapoor himself is active in the film industry, and his daughter is also a popular actress. Shraddha Kapoor made her debut in the year 2010 through the movie Teen Patti. For this, she also received the Filmfare Award for Best Debut. However, she got real recognition from Aashiqui 2. Shraddha Kapoor also received the Big Star Entertainment Award for this film.
News18
22-04-2025
- Business
- News18
Shakti Kapoor's Gold Rate Prediction Goes Viral As Prices Hit Rs 1 Lakh, Fans Call Him ‘Real Analyst'
Gold prices in India surged to historic highs, crossing Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams. Amid this, an old video from Shakti Kapoor's film Guru predicting the gold rate surge went viral on social media! Gold prices have spiked in India, crossing the Rs 1 lakh mark per 10 grams on Tuesday (April 22). This news has become the topic of discussion on social media, and has also triggered a hilarious meme fest on X (previously Twitter). A video clip featuring Shakti Kapoor from the 1989 film 'Guru', has gone viral. In the scene, Shakti Kapoor makes an eerily accurate prediction about the skyrocketing value of gold, and the video has left fans amused. Meme-makers shared the viral video clip, hilariously dubbing Kapoor a 'visionary', and a 'real analyst'. The meme that has gone viral on social media shows Shakti Kapoor- who plays the villain Vicky in 'Guru'- delivering a dramatic monologue to Mithun Chakraborty's character. 'Uske baad humare sone ka bhaav badhega. 5,000 rupya tola, 10,000 ka tola, 50,000 ka tola, 1 lakh tola (After that, the value of our gold will increase — Rs 5,000 per tola, 10,000 per tola, 50,000 per tola, Rs 1 lakh per tola!)," Shakti Kapoor is heard saying, in the video clip. Fans were amused, and pointed out that the actor had already predicted gold prices touching the Rs 1 lakh mark. — DEBASHISH NEOGI (@DEBU_NEOGI) April 18, 2025 Shakti Kapoor is the best stock market analystPredicted Gold to hit 1 lac decades back — Azhar Jafri (@zhr_jafri) April 22, 2025 'The Real Analyst, Shakti Kapoor predicted Gold rates 35 year ago. Salute to him," wrote one X user, while another one hilariously wrote, 'Shakti Kapoor is the best stock market analyst Predicted Gold to hit 1 lac decades back." 'Now have to dig in to old movies to check the predictions on #GoldPrice ….perfect from Shakti Kapoor," added a third netizen, while another one humorously called him a 'visionary'. The 1989 film 'Guru', directed by Umesh Mehra stars Mithun Chakraborty, Sridevi, Shakti Kapoor. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shakti Kapoor was last seen in 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi' starring Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh. He was also seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Animal'. First Published:
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bollywood's Baba Vanga: Shakti Kapoor's 35-year-old gold price prediction goes viral as gold tops ₹1 lakh
Gold prices on MCX hit a record ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, sparking viral buzz around a 1989 Bollywood clip where Shakti Kapoor 'predicted' this rise. Social media hailed him as a financial soothsayer. Kapoor recently appeared in the film Animal, adding to the nostalgic market frenzy. On Tuesday, gold prices reached an all-time peak, surpassing the ₹1 lakh per 10 grams milestone on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) for the very first time. This historic surge sparked the revival of an old Bollywood video featuring actor Shakti Kapoor , whose unexpected 'forecast' of gold's sharp increase quickly went viral on social media. Both investors and meme enthusiasts celebrated him as a surprisingly accurate financial soothsayer. Record-Breaking Gold Prices on MCX and Global Markets The October gold contract on the MCX soared past the landmark ₹1 lakh mark, reaching a record ₹1,00,484 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, the June and August contracts also climbed to new highs, trading at ₹99,178 and ₹99,800, respectively. On the international front, spot gold hit a historic peak of $3,500.05 per ounce before easing slightly. This sharp rise in prices has sparked renewed discussions about where gold is headed next. Vintage Bollywood Clip Goes Viral Adding a lighter touch to the situation, a vintage clip from the 1989 movie 'Guru' resurfaced online, featuring Shakti Kapoor as a villain. In the memorable scene, Kapoor's character dramatically predicts gold prices escalating to ₹5,000, ₹10,000, ₹60,000, and finally ₹1 lakh per tola, amusing many viewers and turning the clip into a viral sensation. Social Media Reacts with Humor Even though the clip wasn't precise about the measurements, it resonated strongly with people as gold reached new record prices. On X (formerly Twitter), a user shared the meme and humorously called Kapoor 'India's first economist' because he seemed to have 'predicted' gold's rise well before experts did. Reflecting the lighthearted spirit online, one user joked, 'If only Shakti's prophecy turns true, and gold really hits Rs 1 lakh per tola.' Shakti Kapoor's Recent Work On the work front, Shakti Kapoor was last seen in the 2023 film 'Animal', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga . In the movie, Kapoor played the role of PK Mishra, a yesteryear gangster and the COO of Swastik Steels Corporation. He had already completed shooting his portions in the earlier schedules of the film. 'Animal' features an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor , Anil Kapoor , Bobby Deol , Rashmika Mandanna , and Triptii Dimri.
Economic Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Bollywood's Baba Vanga! Shakti Kapoor's 35-year-old prediction on gold hitting Rs 1 lakh goes viral
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel As gold prices soared to historic highs on Tuesday, breaching the Rs 1 lakh mark per 10 grams for the first time on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), a decades-old Bollywood film clip featuring actor Shakti Kapoor resurfaced online—amusing social media with his uncanny 'prediction' of gold's meteoric rise. Investors and meme-makers alike hailed him as an unlikely financial the MCX, the October contract crossed the psychologically significant Rs 1 lakh level, touching Rs 1,00,484 per 10 grams—its highest ever. The June and August contracts also hit record highs of Rs 99,178 and Rs 99,800, respectively. Global prices were equally buoyant, with spot gold reaching an all-time high of $3,500.05 per ounce before settling slightly price surge has intensified debate over the metal's future trajectory. But it also triggered a wave of nostalgic humor online, as a scene from the 1989 film Guru—where Kapoor plays a villain—went viral. In the clip, his character delivers a dramatic monologue forecasting gold prices touching Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 60,000, and ultimately Rs 1 lakh per tola (11.66 grams).Though not technically accurate in units, the clip struck a chord with viewers amid today's price milestones. One X (formerly Twitter) user shared the meme, dubbing Kapoor 'India's first economist' for having 'predicted' gold's future long before analysts viral video coincides with intense activity in both domestic and global bullion markets. In India, gold prices rose by Rs 1,899, or nearly 2%, on Tuesday to Rs 99,178 per 10 grams on MCX. In Delhi's bullion market, 24-carat gold hit Rs 73,350 per 10 grams last Friday, posting a sharp intraday gain of Rs 1, attribute the rally to heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia, and a flight to safe-haven assets following U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome social media continues to revel in Kapoor's inadvertent financial fame.'If only Shakti's prophecy turns true, and gold really hits Rs 1 lakh per tola,' joked one user, summing up the online economists debate the rally's sustainability, Shakti Kapoor's cinematic quip from the late 1980s has delivered a rare moment of levity amid the current market frenzy.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
