Anil Kapoor's pet dog Russell Crowe Kapoor showers him with kisses
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Veteran actor Anil Kapoor gave fans a heartwarming peek into his personal life on Tuesday, sharing adorable glimpses of quality time spent with his beloved pet dog, Russell Crowe Kapoor, on Instagram. The candid moments quickly drew warm reactions from family and fans alike.
The Post That Melted the Internet
Anil shared a video and photos of himself relaxing on the sofa with his four-legged companion, who enthusiastically covered the actor's face with licks. He captioned the post with 'Love, served with extra licks,' accompanied by laughing-with-tears and red-heart emojis. The post was quintessentially Anil — effortlessly charming and unfiltered.
Family Reacts
His younger daughter, Rhea Kapoor, was among the first to respond, flooding the comments with heart-eye emojis. Rhea has a special bond with Russell Crowe Kapoor — she was the one who introduced the pet to the world back in 2020, writing on social media: 'We have a new family member. His name is Russell Crowe Kapoor. He is @theprinceofjuhu He already runs this house. He is 55 days old and a bundle of love. He got sick the first two days in and scared the shit out of all us, I cried like a baby after months. He is back to top form now. He is everything. #theprinceofjuhu.' Rhea also created a dedicated Instagram account for the dog at the time.
Anil Kapoor's Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Anil has a packed slate. He is set to appear in the highly anticipated spy thriller Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail and touted as the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe. The film, which stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari alongside Anil, is slated to release on 3 July this year.
Additionally, Anil will feature in Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film marks the first on-screen pairing of Shah Rukh Khan with his daughter Suhana Khan. The ensemble cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma.
Even as Bollywood awaits his next big screen outing, Anil Kapoor's most endearing role this week was clearly that of a doting pet parent.