Aditya Raj Kapoor, son of Shammi Kapoor, graduates at 67

Aditya Raj Kapoor, son of Shammi Kapoor, achieves graduation at 67.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

August 23, 2023 - 4:47 PM IST

Aditya Raj Kapoor, the son of the renowned Bollywood figures, Shammi Kapoor and Geeta Bali, has received his graduate degree at the age of 67. He completed a graduate program in Philosophy through correspondence. In addition to his academic pursuits, he boasts a diverse background as a ‘retired businessman, part-time actor, and full-time biker’. Aditya Raj Kapoor openly credited his daughter Tulsi for being the driving force behind his decision to rekindle his studies. He acknowledged that her encouragement played a pivotal role in his pursuit of education. Aditya also expressed that his motivation for this achievement stemmed from honouring his mother's memory and legacy.

Aditya Raj Kapoor, son of Shammi Kapoor, graduates at 67

The photograph, shared by Aditya Kapoor, captures him in a simple green T-shirt, his face adorned with a joyful smile as he exhibits his hard-earned degree. The heartwarming post garnered numerous congratulatory messages from well-wishers and admirers on social media.

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In a conversation with ETimes, regarding his choice to begin an educational venture in his sixties, Aditya Raj Kapoor unveiled his thoughts. “I had all the opportunities to study and just never took them. Over the years, I realised my error. But that was not enough, it was only when I felt the emptiness within me that I realised the importance of a value education. Which brings me to my subject: Philosophy,” he said.

Presently living in Goa, Aditya credits his recent educational pursuit to the inspiration provided by his daughter Tulsi. He recounted, “When the time was ripe, destiny struck from the hands of my daughter Tulsi, who saw me as a retired-too-much-time-in-his-hands-guy. She dragged me to the Xerox shop where I made a copy of my documents and started filling up forms. I entered the portals of IGNOU. This is the world's largest online University. The teaching methodology suited me completely. I signed up for life.”

Aditya further shared, “Two weeks ago, I passed with 59.67% marks. An extremely respectable second class, with an Honours in Philosophy.” Elaborating on his choice of subject, he explained, “I started studying at the age of 61, which means, committing to it doing the entrance exams and all. I did not need a Commerce or a Business course. Neither did I want Geography. Science would need a rebirth! What has always intrigued me over the years in my struggle to stay afloat is the 'thought of man'. Why does man think the way he thinks? What makes him think? This and my spiritual exposure led me to the gates of Philosophy.”

Aditya Raj Kapoor is a part of the esteemed Kapoor lineage as the grandson of renowned actor Prithviraj Kapoor, and he shares family ties with distinguished figures such as Rishi Kapoor, Karan Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, and Rajiv Kapoor. Notably, he is an uncle to the notable trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Karishma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor. Aditya Raj Kapoor is joined in matrimony with Priti Kapoor, and their familial bond extends to their two children: a son named Vishwapratap Raj Kapoor and a daughter named Tulsi Kapoor.

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