Anil Kapoor turns 53, today. The actor who made his acting debut with Hamare Tumhare in 1979, has given several hit films in the past. During the early stages of his career, he did not get the much needed break in Bollywood, hence he tired his luck in Telugu and Kannada films. Later, his first film as a main stream hero Woh Saat Din, released in 1983, brought him to limelight.

From then Anil went on to do several hit flicks and was also one of the top heroes in Bollywood in his times. Anil made his Hollywood debut with Slumdog Millionarie, directed by Danny Boyle which won several Academy awards and the actor was noticed in the international platform. The film also fetched him a prominent role in Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, released in 2011. Apart from acting he has also produced few films; he is also a great singer, who has sung in few of his films like Chameli Ki Shaadi, Charandas and Woh Saat Din.

Anil's brother Boney Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor are also in showbiz. He is married to Sunita Kapoor and has two daughters, one son. His elder daughter Sonam Kapoor is a well known actress in the industry, while his younger daughter Rhea is yet to complete her studies. His son Harshavardhan is all set to enter films soon.

Galatta.com wishes the star actor a very happy birthday!