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Tusshar Kapoor opens up about his journey as a single dad; calls his father Jeetendra ‘old school Indian’

Tusshar Kapoor opens up about his journey as a single dad; calls his father Jeetendra ‘old school Indian’

Apart from being veteran superstar Jeetendra’s son, an actor, and the heart of Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal series, Tusshar Kapoor is also a doting father to his son Laksshya Kapoor. Tusshar welcomed Laksshya into the world 10 years ago, in June 2016, through surrogacy. The actor is raising Laksshya as a single father, and never fails to spend quality time with his son despite his busy schedule. A hands-on parent indeed, much like his sister Ektaa Kapoor who is also a single parent. But how did Tusshar take the decision of becoming a single papa? In a new interview, the actor has now candidly opened up about his wholesome journey. Tusshar Kapoor with son Laksshya and father Jeetendra In a recent chat with Meri Saheli, talking about his father Jeetendra, Tusshar Kapoor shared, “I am very old school, similar to my father, but at the same time, we are extremely different from each other. After staying in the US for five years, I learnt to live independently. I haven’t even married. I have a child as …

Tusshar Kapoor reveals he didn’t inform dad Jeetendra before deciding to be a single father

Tusshar Kapoor reveals he didn’t inform dad Jeetendra before deciding to be a single father

Back in 2016, Tusshar Kapoor became a father when he welcomed his son Laksshya through surrogacy. The actor has now revealed that he did not inform his father, veteran star Jeetendra, about the decision beforehand. Tusshar Kapoor became father to son Laksshya in 2016, who was born via surrogacy. (Instagram) Tusshar gets candid Tusshar recently sat down for a conversation with Meri Saheli, where he opened up about his decision to embrace single fatherhood and recalled how his family reacted to the news. “I am very old school, similar to my father, but at the same time, we are extremely different from each other. After staying in the US for five years, I learnt to live independently. I haven’t even married. I have a child as a single father. However, my father is not like this. He believes in marriage and having a family, he is very old school Indian,” Tusshar said. Speaking about marriage, Tusshar clarified that although he holds the institution in high regard, he does not feel it is meant for everyone. …

Tusshar Kapoor says he didn’t tell dad Jeetendra before having son Laksshya via surrogacy: ‘I wasn’t destined for marriage’ | Bollywood News

Tusshar Kapoor says he didn’t tell dad Jeetendra before having son Laksshya via surrogacy: ‘I wasn’t destined for marriage’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiFeb 13, 2026 02:12 PM IST In June 2016, actor Tusshar Kapoor announced that he had welcomed a son through IVF and surrogacy, becoming Bollywood’s first single father to do so. His journey into parenthood later inspired him to pen the book Bachelor Dad. In a recent interview, Tusshar opened up about how the idea first took shape and how he always felt that while marriage wasn’t meant for him, fatherhood certainly was. Speaking to Meri Saheli, Tusshar shared that being a single father hasn’t been particularly challenging for him. He credits his upbringing and his father, veteran actor Jeetendra, for shaping his personality. “I am very old school—similar to my father—but at the same time, we are extremely different from each other. After staying in the US for five years, I learnt to live independently. I haven’t even married. I have a child as a single father. However, my father is not like this. He believes in marriage and having a family—he is very old school Indian,” he said. Tusshar added …

Jeetendra, son Tusshar Kapoor sell Mumbai property for Rs 559 crore; complete Rs 1414 crore real estate deals in 8 months | Bollywood News

Jeetendra, son Tusshar Kapoor sell Mumbai property for Rs 559 crore; complete Rs 1414 crore real estate deals in 8 months | Bollywood News

Actor Jeetendra and son Tusshar Kapoor are making big moves on the real estate front and enjoying the fruits of their investment. In June 2025, the father-son duo sold a large parcel of land in Mumbai for a whopping Rs 855 crore. The deal was made between two family-owned firms and the Japan-based data corporation, NTT. Now another deal has been struck with the same company, and the duo has sold a commercial property for Rs 559 crore. According to PTI, the registration documents for the sale were shared by Square Yards, and the deal was finalised on January 9. The total size of the property is 30,195 sq m, and it is located in the Balaji IT Park. NTT dealt with Tusshar Infra Developers Pvt Ltd, which is owned by the father-son-controlled company Pantheon Buildcon Pvt Ltd. The plot includes a ground plus ten-storey building, which contains a data centre, and a 4-storey diesel generator structure, which is also located alongside the building. ALSO READ: ‘This costs as much as a 7-bedroom flat in …

Ritesh Deshmukh FINDS his children’s lookalikes

Ritesh Deshmukh FINDS his children’s lookalikes

India’s Got Talent Latest Episode: Ritesh Deshmukh FINDS his children’s lookalikes The Masti 4 cast turned the latest episode of India’s Got Talent into a laughter-filled celebration. Read further to know what made everyone burst into laughter! The most recent episode of India’s Got Talent was entirely packed with fun, laughter moments, and pure entertainment as the cast of the upcoming comedy film Masti 4 — Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani, and Tusshar Kapoor — graced the stage to promote their movie. The energy in the episode was electric, with the actors joining judges Malaika Arora, Navjot Singh Sidhu, and Shaan, along with host Harsh Limbachiyaa, for one of the most entertaining episodes of the season. Highlight of the night was the dance performance by a talented brother duo, Riju and Raju. Before they could even begin, the evening had its share of fun-filled banter between the guests in attendance and the judges themselves. Malaika Arora joked upon spotting the brothers’ long hair that they looked like Riteish Deshmukh’s …

Tusshar Kapoor reacts to father Jeetendra falling at Zarine Khan’s prayer meet, gives health update

Tusshar Kapoor reacts to father Jeetendra falling at Zarine Khan’s prayer meet, gives health update

Veteran actor Jeetendra gave his fans a brief scare on Monday (November 10) after he stumbled and fell while heading to Zarine Khan’s prayer meet in Mumbai. However, his son Tusshar Kapoor has come forward to put all concerns to rest, saying his father is doing fine. Jeetendra suffered a fall while attending the prayer meet for Zarine Khan in Mumbai on Monday, November 10. Tusshar gives an update The incident occurred on Monday when Jeetendra was entering the venue for the prayer meet. Several photographs and videos from the spot showed the actor momentarily losing his balance and falling to the ground. He was soon seen getting up and even talking to the photographers. In some videos, his friend and actor Jackie Shroff was also seen by his side, assisting him. As the video surfaced on social media, several fans flooded the comment sections, expressing concern and worry about the actor’s health. Tusshar in an interview with Bombay Times assured everyone that Jeetendra is doing well. “He is absolutely fine. According to him, it …

Amid Dharmendra’s health concerns, Jeetendra grabs everyone’s attention because…, Tusshar Kapoor update REVEALS…: ‘He is absolutely…’

Amid Dharmendra’s health concerns, Jeetendra grabs everyone’s attention because…, Tusshar Kapoor update REVEALS…: ‘He is absolutely…’

Amid Dharmendra’s health concerns, Jeetendra grabs everyone’s attention because…, Tusshar Kapoor update REVEALS…: ‘He is absolutely…’ A recent video of the veteran actor Jeetendra falling at Zarine Khan’s prayer meet had gone viral. Now, his son Tusshar Kapoor has shared updates about the actor’s health and wellbeing. Jeetendra, the popular and veteran actor, has been making headlines for his unexpected slip as he arrived for Zarine Khan’s prayer meet. The actor had arrived at JW Marriott, Juhu, on Monday to attend the event. As he walked to enter the venue, he accidentally missed a step and stumbled down. The video of Dharam Veer star losing his balance in Mumbai went viral within minutes of its upload on social media. The clip had left fans and media concerned and worried about his health and wellness. Tusshar Kapoor has finally shared a much-needed update about Jeetendra’s health. Jeetendra’s sudeen fall was severe? The viral video also featured bystanders and fans quickly rushing towards him in order to help him get up. With …

‘Bahut neeche girane ki koshish…’: Kapkapiii actor Tusshar Kapoor admits harsh judgments about looks almost crushed him

‘Bahut neeche girane ki koshish…’: Kapkapiii actor Tusshar Kapoor admits harsh judgments about looks almost crushed him

While nepotism has become a hot topic in Bollywood in recent years, there was a time when actors from film families weren’t under such intense public examination. In a recent interview, Tusshar Kapoor reflected on his debut year in the industry and shared how certain individuals attempted to undermine his journey and tried to pull him down.  Tusshar Kapoor on facing harsh criticism over his looks In an interview with Hindustan Times, Tusshar Kapoor reflected on his debut in Bollywood with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai in 2001. He acknowledged that while the conversation around nepotism wasn’t as dominant back then, it had already begun to surface. He mentioned that being from a film family often invited extra scrutiny from a section of the media, who seemed to view everything with a critical lens. He noted that one had to develop a thick skin in such an environment, as there were constant attempts to bring him down.  Tusshar shared that, in his early days, a particular segment of the media was often critical of star kids, seemingly determined …

Tusshar Kapoor says attempts were made to derail his career because of his film background: ‘Aap hero dikhne ke laayak nahi ho’ | Bollywood News

Tusshar Kapoor says attempts were made to derail his career because of his film background: ‘Aap hero dikhne ke laayak nahi ho’ | Bollywood News

It’s difficult for star kids to escape the ever-evolving debate around nepotism. While they enjoy certain privileges, they are also subjected to intense scrutiny, especially in today’s hyper-critical environment. Actor and son of veteran star Jeetendra, Tusshar Kapoor,  who made his acting debut in 2001 with Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai, recently reflected on how things were different back then — but not entirely free of judgment. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Tusshar acknowledged that the nepotism conversation wasn’t as prevalent when he entered the industry. However, he admitted that there was a concerted effort by a section of the media to malign his image because of his film background. Recalling his early days, he said, “Especially if you were from a film background, then the glass is always half empty for a certain section of the media. You have to be very thick-skinned. Bahut neecha giraane ki koshish, bahut negativity thi (There were efforts to pull you down, a lot of negativity).” The Golmaal actor went on to claim that attempts were made to …

Tusshar Kapoor is not worried about Kapkapiii being compared with Romancham: ‘A huge audience has not watched it’ | Bollywood

Tusshar Kapoor is not worried about Kapkapiii being compared with Romancham: ‘A huge audience has not watched it’ | Bollywood

May 24, 2025 01:42 PM IST Tusshar Kapoor’s new film, Kapkapiii is a remake of the Malayalam horror-comedy Romancham, but the actor isn’t too worried about comparisons. Tusshar Kapoor reunited with Sangeeth Sivan after two decades with Kapkapiii. The film marked the actor-director combination’s first reunion since their 2004 sleeper hit, Kya Kool Hain Hum. However, Sivan could not see the film’s release as he died in May 2024 after a cardiac arrest. Now, as Kapkapiii hits the screens, Tusshar speaks with HT about the bittersweet feeling of celebrating it and more. Tusshar Kapoor on a poster of his new film, Kapkapiii. Tusshar Kapoor on missing Sangeeth Sivan Elaborating on how it feels to not have Sangeeth during the promotions, Tusshar says, “It’s a little unbelievable because we spent so many days and moments together, from workshops to the wrap party. We worked together after so long, after Kya Kool Hain Hum. He was there till the dubbing, too. Sometimes it just seems very hard to fathom. But we are living in such times where …