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Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 21, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth11 March 1992

Age31

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: Kunal Kapoor; Mother: Sheena Sippy; Sister: Shaira Kapoor

Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor Biography

Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor is an Indian actor from Mumbai and a member of the Kapoor film family. A theatre practitioner and film actor, he has worked behind‑

Early life and background

Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor was born on 11 March 1992 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is part of the fourth generation of the Kapoor family, a lineage long associated with Indian theatre and cinema. His parents are Kunal Kapoor, who runs an advertising agency, and Sheena Sippy, a photographer. Zahan grew up in Mumbai and completed a graduate education. He has one sister, Shaira Kapoor.

Career

Zahan works both on stage and in films. He has been involved behind the scenes with Prithvi Theatre for more than a decade and serves as a trustee of the institution founded by his great-grandfather. In addition to organizational work, he performs in plays staged at Prithvi; one of the productions he was associated with in 2023 was Siachen.

On screen, Zahan made his film debut in Faraaz (2023). The film premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2022 and saw its Indian release in February 2023. In Faraaz he portrayed Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain, a student caught up in a terrorist attack.

Beyond acting, Zahan developed an interest in filmmaking early on: at 14 he wrote a short film and learned practical skills such as editing, camera work, sound design and music from his father.

Public profile

Zahan is recognized as a member of the well-known Kapoor family; he is the great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and the grandson of Shashi Kapoor. Several of his uncles and aunts and cousins are established figures in the Indian film industry. He divides his time between theatre work and screen projects and has appeared on magazine covers, including an August 2022 cover of Elle India alongside Masaba Gupta.

Outside of his professional life, Zahan is known for a range of personal interests. He enjoys doodling, painting and cooking, and has a fondness for water sports and surfing. He plays polo and was part of the Benaz Corp team that won the ARC Challenge Cup in 2018. He keeps pets—a dog named Kurry and a cat named Kaya—and frequently shares aspects of his life on social media. Zahan follows vegetarian and non‑vegetarian food habits and has mentioned waffles among his favourite foods; he also drinks tea and cold coffee.

Personal life

Zahan was reported to be in a relationship with fashion model Krishita Shetty; they have shared photographs together on social media and the relationship is said to have begun in 2021. He is unmarried. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Latest updates

In recent years Zahan has balanced stage work at Prithvi Theatre with his early film career. His involvement with theatre continued in 2023 through performances and organisational responsibilities, while his film Faraaz reached audiences following festival and theatrical screenings.

Public persona

Zahan maintains an active presence on social media, where he posts about his hobbies, fitness routines and his devotion to Lord Ganesha. He is also open about enjoying celebrations and drinks on occasions, and regularly documents travel and sporting pursuits.

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Recent Work

Faraaz

Feature film in which Zahan played Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain; premiered at BFI London Film Festival (Oct 2022) and released in India (Feb 2023).

2023
Siachen (play)

Stage production performed at Prithvi Theatre in June 2023.

2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Made film debut in Faraaz (2023)
  2. Trustee and long‑time organizer at Prithvi Theatre
  3. Performed in plays at Prithvi, including Siachen (2023)
  4. Featured on Elle India cover (August 2022)
  5. Part of Benaz Corp polo team that won the ARC Challenge Cup (2018)
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