From yarn trading to sci-fi classics: the prolific career of Boney Kapoor
In short: Before becoming a powerhouse in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu cinema, Boney Kapoor actually intended to enter the yarn-trading business. Instead, he became the producer behind cult classics like Mr. The film India is considered a classic, earning a spot on a list of the 100 greatest Indian movies ever.
Born Achal Surinder Kapoor in 1953, Boney is part of a prominent film dynasty. His father, Surinder Kapoor, was a producer who moved from Peshawar to Meerut following the 1947 partition. Boney’s career began not with a passion for the screen, but through an apprenticeship under editor Kamlakar Karkhanis. He even once served as an uncredited body double for Amitabh Bachchan during the filming of The Great Gambler in 1979.
Kapoor’s legacy is anchored by the 1987 sci-fi hit Mr. India, starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. The film was the second largest hit of its year and remains a cornerstone of Indian cinema, famous for the character Mogambo and the song 'Hawa Hawaii'. His ability to launch stars is well-documented; he helped launch Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, and Tabu, among others.
His production range spans from the high-budget Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja in 1993 to the influential 'Mumbai noir' style seen in his 2002 film Company. He has also demonstrated significant commercial reach in regional markets. In 2021, his Telugu production Vakeel Saab became the highest opener in India following the COVID-19 pandemic, netting over ₹380 million on its first day alone.
Outside of cinema, Kapoor enjoys cricket and owns the Celebrity Cricket League's Bengal Tigers. His personal life has also been a subject of public interest, including his marriage to actress Sridevi in 1996, with whom he had two daughters, Janhvi and Khushi.
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