Anil Kapoor recently admitted that he wasn’t fully present as a father, acknowledging the significant role his wife, Sunita Kapoor, played in raising their three children—Sonam, Rhea, and Harshvardhan. He expressed gratitude that despite his absence, his children have grown into strong individuals.
Key insights from Anil Kapoor:
- He stated, “I was hardly there. If my children say positive things about me, I feel happy that I have raised them well. But as a father, I could have been much better.”
- Sunita Kapoor has largely raised their children on her own during Anil’s extensive career in the film industry.
- They have been married for over four decades.
Anil Kapoor’s career spans decades in Bollywood, where he has played memorable characters such as Azaad in the film Awaargi. This role left a lasting impact on him, as he noted, “Awaargi may not have been the most noticeable film I’ve done, but this character never left me.” His portrayal of Majnu Bhai in the Welcome franchise became a pop-culture icon known for its humor and charm.
Currently, fans can look forward to Welcome 4, which is in development and aims to bring back key characters from previous films. Anil Kapoor continues to stay active in the industry; he was recently seen in the action drama Subedaar, which premiered on Prime Video on March 5, 2026. Additionally, he has upcoming films titled King and Alpha.