Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor on 26 May shared a warm glimpse of his pet dog Rafa's birthday celebration on Instagram, crediting the chocolate Labrador with transforming his residence into something far more personal. The post drew an outpouring of affection from fans and fellow industry insiders.

The Birthday Post

Kapoor shared a carousel of images and a short video featuring Rafa, his chocolate-hued companion. The opening frame showed the actor leaning down to shake paws with Rafa while holding a specially crafted birthday cake. Subsequent images offered a close-up of the custom 'doggo' cake and candid glimpses of the pet.

'Who knew this tiny guy could take over an entire house and my heart... Janamdin Mubarak, Rafa!' Arjun Kapoor wrote as the caption, encapsulating the bond between actor and animal in a single line.

Arjun Kapoor's Career at a Glance

The 40-year-old actor began his industry journey behind the camera, working as an assistant director and producer before making his acting debut in the 2012 romantic drama Ishaqzaade, directed by Habib Faisal and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film — an official remake of the 2009 Bengali drama Dujone — cast Kapoor as Parma Chauhan, a young man from a rival political family whose romance with Zoya Qureshi challenges entrenched religious divides in the fictional town of Almor, Uttar Pradesh.

He went on to appear in Gunday, 2 States, Ki & Ka, and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021), before a run of commercially underwhelming releases. A career reset came with Rohit Shetty's Singham Again (2024), where his portrayal of the antagonist Danger Lanka earned praise from both critics and audiences. He also hosted the seventh season of the reality series Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.

His most recent theatrical outing was the 2025 romantic comedy Mere Husband Ki Biwi, written and directed by Mudassar Aziz, co-starring Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh.

14 Years in Bollywood

Shortly before Rafa's birthday post, Kapoor marked 14 years of his acting career, sharing sketches of memorable scenes from Ishaqzaade on Instagram. '14 years later, Parma still feels like the beginning of everything. Ishaqzaade was the start of my journey as an actor, in cinema and with all of you… And it continues,' he wrote, signalling that he views his debut not as a chapter closed but as a foundation still being built upon.

What's Next

Kapoor has indicated that exciting projects are in the pipeline, though specifics remain unannounced. With the warmth of Rafa's birthday post and a career milestone freshly celebrated, the actor appears to be in a reflective — and forward-looking — frame of mind.