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Anil Kapoor admits missing kids’ birthdays, credits Sunita Kapoor for raising them
Updated On: 01 May, 2026 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anil Kapoor admitted he was largely absent from his children’s lives, often missing milestones and even forgetting birthdays, while crediting Sunita Kapoor for raising Sonam Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor

Anil Kapoor and family ( Paps clicked)
Anil Kapoor has made a candid admission about his parenting, reflecting on the time he missed with his children while building his career in the film industry. In a recent conversation, the veteran actor acknowledged that he was largely absent during their growing years and credited his wife, Sunita Kapoor, for holding the family together.
Anil Kapoor credits wife Sunita Kapoor
Speaking about his role as a father to Sonam Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor, and Rhea Kapoor, Anil admitted he could have done much better. He shared that his professional commitments often kept him away from home, leaving Sunita to take on most of the parenting responsibilities.
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