Anshula Kapoor, belonging to the illustrious Kapoor family, is widely recognized as the sister of acclaimed actor Arjun Kapoor and the daughter of the renowned film producer Boney Kapoor. Her roots in the film industry run deep, and she has actively participated in numerous theatre productions.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Anshula Kapoor was born on December 29, 1992, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. A member of the Khatri family, she is the offspring of the late producer Mona Shourie Kapoor and film producer Boney Kapoor. Tragically, her parents separated when she was just 4 years old. Following Mona Kapoor’s passing from cancer on March 25, 2012, Boney Kapoor later remarried the late legendary actress Sridevi, who also passed away on February 24, 2018. Arjun Kapoor, Sridevi’s elder brother and a prominent actor, faced an untimely demise in Dubai. Anshula’s half-sisters are Khushi Kapoor and Jhanvi Kapoor.
EDUCATION
Anshula Kapoor pursued her education at Ecole Mondiale World School in Juhu, Mumbai, and later graduated from Barnard College in New York City with a B.A. She excelled academically, receiving Certificates of Merit for Academic Excellence in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Anshula showcased her prowess in geography, English language and literature, and chemistry. Notably, she was honored with the Head of Middle Years Award for outstanding performance in the ninth and tenth standards and received the Community Service Award in 2007. Passionate about global affairs, she served as the executive director for the Model UN society from 2006 to 2007.
Anshula Kapoor, a high achiever in academics, also harbored a keen interest in the performing arts from a young age. While employed at Google, she actively participated as the lead actor in various theatrical productions, including notable plays like Bhagwad Ajjukam, The Night of January 16th, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Oedipus, and A Thousand Cranes.
CAREER
Post her educational pursuits, Anshula Kapoor commenced her career as a team builder in 2012 for Habitat for Humanity International’s Economic Empowerment initiative. She engaged in house-building projects, including one in Cluj, Romania. Following this, she briefly worked as an AdWords Representative at Google before moving to Gurugram, Haryana, where she served as an Associate Account Strategist. In 2014, Anshula returned to Mumbai and joined Exceed Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. as an Associate – Licensing & Merchandising. Subsequently, in 2015, she took on the role of Operations Manager at HRX, Hrithik Roshan’s company. Her dynamic career reflects her diverse talents and commitment to various fields.
