Birthday special: 5 lesser known facts about ‘Aashiqui 2’ boy Aditya Roy Kapur

Actor Aditya Roy Kapur is celebrating his 31st birthday today and he has got all the charm that can make anyone skip a heartbeat. Aditya has been a sensation in the industry ever since he starred in ‘Aashiqui 2’ opposite Shraddha Kapoor in 2013. The movie became his instant shot to fame and Aditya became an overnight star. The movie made him a ‘dream boy’ of millions of girls across the country. Since then, there has been no looking back for him. Post Aashiqui, Aditya Roy Kapoor’s work has not met with much success as most of his films Daawat-e-Ishq, Fitoor bombed at box office. Though, Kapur, post the hit of ‘Aashiqui 2’, is still yearning for a big hit, he has been appreciated for his unconventional good looks and performances in movies like ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, ‘Fitoor’ etc. As Aditya Roy Kapur turns a year older today, we bring you some lesser known facts about this suave actor

Aditya Roy Kapur holds the genes of a Punjabi father and a Jewish mother. His father, who served the Indian army met his wife Salome Aaron during his posting in Kashmir. Aditya’s mother had also won Miss India in 1972 and turned into a choreographer later.

Before making his big shot in Bollywood with ‘Aashiqui 2’, Aditya started his career as a VJ on Channel V. In fact, he was quite famous for his wicked one liners and sense of humours. He later made his debut on silver screen with a minor role in ‘London Dreams’.

While most of the Bollywood actors are fitness freak and weight watchers, Aditya admits to be a complete foodie. His favourite dish is Eggs Benedict and he doesn’t mind having it throughout the day.

Not just an intense actor, Aditya is also a guitarist as well. In fact, he even plays in a band. Besides, Kapur also like penning romantic songs. We wonder if we will hear any of his songs anytime soon.

Aditya Raoy Kapoor was said to be dating VJ Rhea Chakraborty in this initial days in the industry but the two parted ways later. Aditya was also linked up with Shraddha Kapoor post the release of ‘Aashiqui 2’. However, both Aditya and Shraddha never excepted their relationship publicly and always maintained the ‘just friends’ stance.