Not Ranbir, Kareena, Karisma; the actor is the only member of the Kapoor family, he became a graduate, failed hero and now works normally.
Bollywood’s legendary actor, Aditya Raj Kapoor, son of the late Shammi Kapoor, is the only member of the Kapoor family who graduated from higher education. It is worth noting that he received 67 degrees.
Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aditya Raj Kapoor
Kapoors are the first film family of Indian cinemas. Generations of actors have helped shape the film industry through film. Starting with Prithviraj Kapoor, the family has superstars like Raj Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Karisma, Kareena, Kareena and Ranbir Kapoor. There are also blockbusters that are still considered classics (reads: Bobby, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Shree 420, Awara, Sangam). Kapoors have always been digital in their contributions in the film, but they lack a factor in educational qualifications or academics.
Today, we will discuss the actor of Kapoors, the first person in the family to graduate from higher education. He is the only member of the film family to achieve this milestone.
Meet Aditya Raj Kapoor: The first and only graduate of the Kapoor family
Aditya Raj Kapoor is the son of late actors Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali. Aditya is the grandson of actor Prithviraj Kapoor, and cousin of Rishi Kapoor, Karan Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. Aditya is the uncle of actors Ranbir Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor and Riddhima Kapoor Sahani.
Aditya Raj Kapoor’s educational background
Aditya attended Lawrence School in Sanawar from 1963 to 1969, and later retired from his career. Aditya began his career with Bobby (1973) assisting his uncle Raj Kapoor, then became assistant director of the film Dharam Karam (1975), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978), Geraftaar (1985), Achoba (1990).
Aditya’s first position as an actor was…
Aditya’s first screen appearance as an actor was part of Satyam Shivam Sundaram. Later, he turned to production and produced the films Gawaahi and Television Shows Ek do do Char (1987-1988) and his mother JI (1992-1993).
Aditya leaves the show and becomes a businessman
Unlike his father or cousin, Aditya quickly left the film line and ventured into business. Aditya owns a construction company that develops amusement parks, fantasy lands in Mumbai and Appu Ghar in Delhi. Aditya also reportedly owns truck and warehouse operations.
Adtiya’s performance made a comeback and graduated at the age of 67
Aditya decided to return to acting and made a comeback in 2010 with the movie Chase. He later starred in Mumbai 118. However, Aditya failed to gain the recognition of the actor. In 2023, Aditya became one of India’s oldest graduates after earning her philosophy degree through a letter from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Aditya is now working as a teacher?
As Etimes reports, Aditya gave her first lesson on the synthesis of Eastern and Western virtue ethics. Technically, he is the most educated actor in the Kapoor family.
