Zahan Kapoor
Indian film actor (born 1992)
Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor (Hindi pronounced [zəˈɦəːɳ kəˈpuːɾ], born 11 March 1992) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films, series and theatre. A member of the Kapoor family, he is the son of actor Kunal Kapoor. He made his screen acting debut with the film Faraaz (2022) and has since starred in the thriller series Black Warrant (2025).
Early life and background
Kapoor was born on 11 March 1992, in Mumbai, to the actor Kunal Kapoor and Sheena Sippy. He has a sister named Shaira Laura Kapoor, who works as a set designer. His paternal grandfather was the actor and film producer Shashi Kapoor, and his grandmother was English actress Jennifer Kendal. His great-grandfather on his paternal side are actors Prithviraj Kapoor and Geoffrey Kendal. His maternal grandfather is film director, actor, and producer Ramesh Sippy.
Kapoor has a diverse family circle as well. His uncles are Karan Kapoor and Rohan Sippy and his aunt is former actress Sanjana Kapoor.
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