Tusshar Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer. He is the co-owner of Balaji Telefilms and Balaji Motion Pictures. Let’s find out some interesting facts about Tusshar Kapoor.
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Biography/Wiki
Tusshar Kapoor was born onĀ 20 November 1976 (age 42 years; as in 2018) inĀ Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He did his schooling fromĀ Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai and enrolled in Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Michigan to attain a degree inĀ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Liberal Arts. He has great faith in Hinduism and also wears a sacred thread Janeu.
Before making a career in acting, he worked as an assistant director with director David Dhavan. After that, he received training in acting from Roshan Taneja and Mahendra Verma’s acting school.
Physical Appearance
Height:Ā 5ā 9ā
Weight:Ā 75 kg
Eye Colour:Ā Dark Brown
Hair Colour:Ā Black
Body Measurements: Chest 40ā, Waist 32ā, Biceps 14ā
Family & Girlfriend
Tusshar hails from a PunjabiĀ Hindu Khatri Family. His father, Jeetendra, is an actor and producer. His mother, Shobha Kapoor, is a film producer.
Tusshar has a sister, Ekta Kapoor, who is a producer and a director. He is the cousinĀ of the director, Abhishek Kapoor, who directed films likeĀ Rock On!!! and Kai Po Che.
Tusshar’s uncle, Ramesh Sippy, is a popular film distributor.
Tusshar Kapoor was rumoured to be dating his “Shor In The City” co-star, Radhika Apte.
He is unmarried. In June 2016, Tusshar opted “In Virto Fertilization (IVF)” and became a single father to Laksshya through surrogacy.
Career
Tusshar made his debut in 2001 with Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, opposite Kareena Kapoor. He earned a Filmfare Award for the movie and his performance was also appreciated. Next, he appeared in Kyaa Dil Ne Kahaa alongside Esha Deol.
Tusshar also appeared in films like Khakee (2004), Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005), Golmaal (2006), Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum(2012), and Shootout at Wadala(2013). In 2017, he appeared as Lucky in the Bollywood blockbuster, Golmaal Again. He also gave a special appearance in the song Aankh Marey from the film, Simmba.
As a producer, Tusshar has co-produced Chaar Din Ki Chandni in 2012. He has even been a part of “Fashion for a Cause” event through which he raised money for homeless children.
Controversy
On the sets of the chat-reality show, “Koffee with Karan,” Tusshar faced a rapid-fire question which said, “Which actress comes to your mind when I say- cosmetic surgery” to which he replied, Preity Zinta. The actress got upset with his remark and he had to apologise for it.
Car/Bike Collection
Tusshar Kapoor’s car collection includes a Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, and BMW 7. He also owns aĀ Suzuki Hayabusa GSX-R 1300 bike.
Salary
Tusshar gets paidĀ Ā ā¹2-3 crore for a film.
Favourite Things
- Food: Pasta (Fettuccine), Pepperoni Pizza
- Hobbies: basketball, watching movies
- Actor: Shah Rukh Khan,Ā Aamir Khan
- Actress: Julia Roberts, Tabu
Facts
- He resides atĀ Krishna Bungalow, Plot 26, Gulmohar Cross Road 5, Jvpd Scheme-Juhu, Mumbai.
- His family and friends lovingly call him Tushki.
- Tusshar is scared of Lizards.
- He was inspired by the director, Prakash Jha, to adopt a baby using IVF.
- In his school days, Tusshar was a classmate of Abhishek Bachchan.
- His complete name is Tusshar Ravi Kapoor.
- Tusshar has worked in Michigan (US) for a year before becoming an actor.