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Anil Kapoor's Mr India was release in 1987.
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News18•10-10-2026, 12:33
Anil Kapoor Reveals Iconic Mr India Jacket Was Bought From Chor Bazaar
  • •Veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor recently recreated his iconic look from the 1987 classic film Mr. India on the sets of India Ke Top 1%.
  • •Anil Kapoor surprised fans by revealing that the famous jacket worn in the movie was originally purchased from a chor bazaar in Mumbai.
  • •The actor shared that after 39 years, the original shirt, trousers, and jacket still fit him perfectly as he preserved them over the decades.
  • •He also noted the accidental timing of his longer hairstyle, which matched his original look from the Shekhar Kapur-directed superhero film.
  • •India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show currently airs on Star Plus and JioHotstar, featuring socially relevant themes celebrating unsung heroes.

Key Questions Answered

Anil Kapoor revealed that he bought the iconic jacket for the film 'Mr. India' from a chor bazaar in Mumbai.

Yes, Anil Kapoor shared that the shirt, trousers, and jacket he wore in the 1987 film still fit him perfectly after 39 years.

Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the science fiction superhero film stars Anil Kapoor as Arun Verma, a humble violinist and philanthropist who receives a cloaking device providing invisibility.