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One of the most versatile and successful actors in India, Anil Kapoor has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. His talent, charm and professionalism have set the benchmark for a new generation of Indian actors. He has appeared in close to 100 Hindi movies and won numerous awards over the years, including four Filmfare Awards (the Indian equivalent of the Oscars) and the much coveted National Award.

A native of Mumbai, Kapoor recently starred in the Academy Award-winning hit "Slumdog Millionaire." The film was Kapoor's first feature released outside of India and was a favorite of both critics and audiences. It was awarded a multitude of prizes, including the Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as BAFTAs, National Board of Review and Golden Globes. His additional credits include "Race," "Black and White," "Welcome," "Naksha," "Chocolate," "My Wife's Murder," "Bewafaa," "Arman," "Rishtey," "Lajia," "Taal," "Yuvvraaj" and "Salaam-E-Ishq."

Kapoor is married with three children. He has two daughters, one is a successful model and the other is a film student in New York, as well as a son who is a film student in Los Angeles.

He divides his time between India and Los Angeles.