You ask any Bollywood buff about the one actor who defies age, and the answer is unanimous: Anil Kapoor! The ever-youthful "Jhakaas" man, who turned 68 today, continues to charm audiences with his energy and charisma. On his special day, let＊s take a look back at his remarkable Hollywood and international stints.
Anil Kapoor's most well known Hollywood appearance was as Prem Kumar, the host of the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" in this critically acclaimed film directed by Danny Boyle.?
The movie received multiple accolades, including eight Academy Awards, and Kapoor's performance was widely appreciated.
Interestingly, the role of Prem Kumar was initially offered to Shah Rukh Khan, who declined due to concerns about portraying a game show host with questionable ethics, given his real-life role as the host of "Kaun Banega Crorepati."
Kapoor expanded his international presence by joining the eighth season of the American television series "24," playing Omar Hassan, the President of the fictional Islamic Republic of Kamistan.?
His portrayal garnered positive reviews, further establishing his global appeal.
Following his stint in the American series, Kapoor also acquired the rights to adapt 24 for Indian television.?He starred as Jai Singh Rathod, the Indian counterpart to Jack Bauer. The show premiered in 2013, and ran for 2 seasons.
In this installment of the popular franchise, Kapoor appeared as Brij Nath, an Indian telecommunications entrepreneur.?
Although his role was brief, it added a notable Bollywood presence to the Hollywood blockbuster.
Kapoor made a guest appearance in the American animated series Family Guy, voicing a character in the episode titled "Road to India."
In the episode, which aired on May 22, 2016, Kapoor lent his voice to a character inspired by his role as Prem Kumar from Slumdog Millionaire.
In the storyline, his character hosts a game show that Brian Griffin takes part in during his trip to India
Anil Kapoor featured in the Disney+ series Rennervations, a four-part docuseries led by Jeremy Renner.?
In this show, Renner repurposes decommissioned vehicles to serve community needs worldwide. Kapoor appears in the episode set in Rajasthan, India, where they transform a delivery truck into a mobile water treatment center to provide clean drinking water to local communities.
Anil Kapoor's international journey proves that age is just a number, and with every project, he continues to show the world that his "Jhakaas" spirit is truly timeless!
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