Anil Kapoor (born 24 December 1956) is an Indian actor and film producer who works primarily in Hindi films, and also acted in international films and television series. In a career spanning over 40 years as an actor and as a producer since 2005, Kapoor has appeared in more than 100 films. Recognised for his main roles in multiple iconic, popular and cult films, Anil Kapoor has received several accolades including two National Film Awards and six Filmfare Awards.

Born in Bombay to film producer Surinder Kapoor, Anil Kapoor made his Bollywood debut with a small role in the romance Hamare Tumhare (1979) and then appeared as the lead in the Telugu film Vamsa Vruksham (1980) followed by the Kannada film Pallavi Anupallavi (1983). Kapoor's career saw a turning point through his breakout role in the action drama Mashaal (1984). His biggest hits during the 80s decade as a lead actor include Meri Jung (1985), Karma (1986), Mr. India (1987), Tezaab (1988), Ram Lakhan (1989) and Parinda (1989). Anil Kapoor went on to become a highly profitable Bollywood star in the next 3 decades with lead roles in the top-grossing films Lamhe (1991), Beta (1992)Laadla (1994), Judaai (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999), Biwi No. 1 (1999), No Entry (2005), Welcome (2007), Race (2008), Race 2 (2013), Welcome Back (2015), Race 3 (2018), Total Dhamaal (2019) and Malang (2020). Anil Kapoor received critical acclaim for his performances in Beta (1992), 1942: A Love Story (1994), Trimurti (1995), Virasat (1997), Taal (1999), Pukar (2000), Lajja (2001), Nayak (2001) and Dil Dhadakne Do (2015).

Kapoor's first role in an international film was in Danny Boyle's Academy Award-winning film Slumdog Millionaire, for which Anil Kapoor shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. His performance in the eighth season of the action series 24 generated rave reviews from the American press. Globally, Kapoor is one of the most recognised Indian film actors.