Salome Roy Kapur (Fommer, Indian Actress and Dancer): Bio, Age, Family, Movies, Net Worth and More

Salome Roy Kapur is an Veteran Indian Actress, Model, Dancer, Fashion Shows and Play Director, Choreographer and Personal Development Teacher. She made her Acting Debut in 1965 with the Movie named ‘Tu Hi Meri Zindagi’.

She is best known for being the Mother of the Kapur Brothers; Siddharth Roy Kapur, Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunaal Roy Kapur.

In this Article we have provided in-depth information about Salome’s Bio, Life, Age, Profession, Net Worth and more.

Salome Roy Kapur Biography

Salome Roy Kapur is a former Indian Actress, Model, and Professional Dancer, She was born in November, 1951 in India. (Her Exact Date of Birth and Place of Birth is not Known). She hails from Bene Israel that is an Indian Jewish Community.

However after her marriage she got converted into Hindu and professes Hinduism and follows its customs and Practices. Currently she resides in Mumbai, with her Family. Salome started his Modeling Career at a very young age of 12 years. 

Salome Roy Kapoor Age, Height and Physical Appearance

Salome is currently 73 years old (As of 2025), will be celebrating her 74th Birthday this year. Salome despite her Age is very active and fit. 

Salome’s beauty is an Evergreen thing. Even at this age she looks very beautiful and gorgeous. In her Young days she was an epitome of beauty. She has an extremely Charming and Attractive personality. Talking about Salome’s Physical Appearance, she stands at a good height of 5 feet 4 inch and weighs around 55 kgs. She has a Fair Complexion. The most alluring Part of Salome is her Beautiful and wide brown colored eyes and blackish- gray hair. 

Salome’s Educational Qualifications

There is no information about Salome’s Educational Background. However, she is a trained classical dancer. Her love for dance was more than acting. 

Salome Family Background

Salome comes from a Bene Israel Community, that is a Jewish Community in India. However, after her marriage she converted into Hinduism. Her family consists of her Parents and a Brother. Her Parents were a Professional Dancer and the First Certified Ballrooms Dancer in India.

According to sources, her Parents were the one who introduced Samba Dance Form in India during the 1940s. Her Father’s name was Sam Aaron and her Mother’s name was Ruby Aaron. Salome also has an Elder Brother Edwin Aaron. Salome when she was Seven Years old, she started travelling around the World with her Brother. That made her start her Modeling Career.

Salome’s Husband

Salome got married to Kumud Roy Kapur, who is a Retired Army Officer. She met her Husband at a Bar in Kashmir, where Kumud was posted for his service. After her marriage with Kumud, Salome got converted to Hindu from Jewish.

Salome Roy’s Children

Salome and Kumud with their Marriage were blessed with three Sons. 

Siddharth Roy Kapur

Salome’s Elder Son, Siddharth Roy Kapur is an Indian Film Producer and Founder of Roy Kapur Films. He was the Former President at Producers Guild at India and the Former Managing Director of the Walt Disney Company India. He is married to Actress Vidya Balan. 

Aditya Roy Kapur

Aditya Roy Kapur is the youngest Son of Salome and Kumud. Aditya is a Model Turned Actor who has worked in Several Films in the Indian Film Industry. Some of his Notable works include Aashiqui 2, Kalank, The Night Manager, Malang, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and more.

Kunaal Roy Kapur

Kunaal Roy Kapur is the Second born child of Salome and Kumud. Kunaal is also an Actor and has worked in films like Delhi Belly, Yeh Jawani hai Deewani, Nautanki saala and more.

Salome Professional Career

Salome is a Dancer, Choreographer, Actor, Model, Director of Fashion Shows, Play Director and Personal Development Trainer.

Salome as a Model 

Salome started working as a Model during her early age. She was just 12 years when she began her Modeling Career. She has also been featured in the Commercial Advertisements like Cadbury with her brother. After a year, she was featured in the Advertisement for Apsara Sarees. She has also walked the ramp of many Fashion Shows and showcased her Dance Moves on the ramp. 

In 1971, she participated in a Beauty Contest in Spain and won the Title. In 1972, Salonee was crowned as Miss India. She has worked as a Model for big brands like Tata, Cadbury, ITC Wills, Godrej, Century Mills, Calico, Taj Mahal Tea, TBZ and more.

Salome as an Actress

Salome has worked in many Films. Her modeling career paved the way for her Acting Career. She made a Debut in the acting career in 1965  with the Movie named ‘Tu Hi Meri Zindagi’. She has also worked in Movies like Ek Bechara, Black and Kasauti. 

Salome as a Dancer & Choreographer

Salome’s passion for dance led her to make a career in dance. She has been passionate about dance since a very young age. Salome started learning Dance when she was just 5 years old. Salome is a Trained Indian Classical and western Form Dancer. In Indian Classical Dance form she has been Trained in Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Kathakali. Whereas in Modern Western Dance she has been trained in Ballroom Dance, Tap Dance, Spanish dance, Folk Dance and several Latin American dance Forms.

After working in the Films, Salome realized that Dance has a special place in her Heart and she would rather choose to be a Dancer than an Actor. Therefore, she started to work as a Choreographer in Movies. One of her Notable Choreography is from the Film Bobby and Song ‘Main Shayar to Nahin’.

In 2018, Salome also choreographed a Music Video named ‘Baylamos’  by Sarah Aroeste who is a Manhattan based Judieo- Spanish Musician. Salome also runs a Dance Academy and Conducts various Dance and Grooming Workshops. Salome has directed plays for several years at GD Somani Memorial School, where his kids have also studied from.

Salome Roy Kapoor Net Worth

Salome through her well established career has collected a good amount of wealth at a very young age. She has an estimated net worth of about 6.5 Crore. Her major Source of Income is derived from her Acting, Dance Class, Collaborations, Promotions , Brand Endorsements, Social Media and more. 

Salome’s Social Media 

Salome is a Private Person who likes to keep her life Private and away from Spotlight. She does not have Accounts on Social Media. 

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