Veteran Indian actor Pankaj Kapoor, father of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor, has revealed that their family has ancestral roots in Hafizabad, Pakistan, shedding light on the Kapoor family’s pre-partition history.
In a recent appearance on an Indian podcast, Pankaj Kapoor spoke about his family background, saying that his grandfather served in government service, which often led to postings in different cities. “We were told that our family originally belonged to Hafizabad, where the Kapoor clan lived together as a joint family,” he said. “Since we were residing in India during the partition, we did not face any major difficulties.”
The senior actor also shared that his father was a talented writer, renowned speaker, and editor of a well-known magazine at Forman Christian College, Lahore. “He was considered one of the most stylish personalities in his college,” Pankaj added with pride.
Shahid Kapoor, who has made his mark in Bollywood through his versatility and hard work, is known for blockbuster films such as Jab We Met, Haider, Udta Punjab, Padmaavat, Kabir Singh, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.
