Ram Kapoor
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Ram Kapoor is an India
n television actor
noted particularly for his portrayal of Jai Walia on Kasamh Se
' & also for his charecter Ram Kapoor in the very populay daily, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.He rose to prominence as the host of Rakhi ka Swayamvar'. He is the only actor to win the Indian Telly Awards
for best actor
consecutively (in 2006, 2007 and 2008). Kapoor has received numerous awards, recognition and acclaim for his work in television
He has acted in five Hindi
movies in supporting cast roles.
, India
. He grew up in Mumbai
, India
, where his family moved soon after his birth.
After spending his elementary school years in kitchener, where he attended Scottish high School, Mumbai, a respected private school, Ram spent his formative years at Sherwood College
, a well known boarding school
in Nainital, where he excelled in sports and was part of swimming
, volley ball and tennis
teams. It was at Sherwood College
that Kapoor not only metamorphosed into the prankster that he is today, but was introduced to acting quite by accident, when as a challenge and an order from his head captain, Tarun Deo he auditioned for the annual school theatrical production of Charley’s Aunt and performed the lead role. It was under the direction and tutelage of Amir Raza Hussein that Kapoor found his career path when he realized he loved acting. Kapoor attended Kodaikanal International School
for two years after class ten.
Following his graduation from school and being armed with the knowledge that he loved acting, Kapoor decided to join the entertainment industry and left for Los Angeles
, USA with the intention of joining UCLA to study film making. But it was his love for acting that compelled him to join the Stanislavski Method Acting Academy in Los Angeles
, USA, from where Kapoor was one of the approximate twelve students out of the class of twenty eight who successfully graduated. Kapoor’s mother was his biggest support, but his father doubted his commitment; he wanted Kapoor to follow in his footsteps and join the corporate world. To prove to his father he was committed to acting, Kapoor attended the Stanislovsky School of Method Acting for six months before he informed his parents that he was attending acting school and not UCLA. To support himself Kapoor did odd jobs which included selling cars, credit cards, cable subscriptions and working at Starbucks
. After graduating from the acting academy, Kapoor returned home to India.
serial called Nyay (1997), directed by Sudhir Mishra
. The show produced by Nimbus Television (Executive Producer - Sushil Datta) dealt with the emotional turmoil and struggle of women and Ram played Gaurav, the love interest of the sister of one of the protagonists. Though the show did not gain popular recognition, Kapoor’s work was appreciated and he was inundated with offers. Craving creative satisfaction, Kapoor took up three more shows Heena (1998), Sangharsh (1999) and Kavita (2000).
If Nyay bestowed critical acclaim, Kavita (2000) a love story between a rich tycoon's son and a hard working, righteous middle class girl gave Kapoor the opportunity to play the romantic lead, Rishi Grover opposite Smriti Irani. This was Kapoor’s first association with Balaji Telefilms
. In 1999 Kapoor starred in two new daily dramas, Heena and Sangarsh. Heena was a female-oriented show about the trials and tribulations of a woman who fights back to achieve happiness. Kapoor portrayed the character of Dr. Amir. Simultaneously he started and starred in Sangharsh, another daily drama.
The year 2000 was not only a busy year for Kapoor but also very successful. It was also the year Kapoor once again teamed up with Balaji Telefilms
to act in Ghar Ek Mandir. The show—which garnered popular appeal and made Kapoor into a household name—was the story of two individuals, Rahul, played by Ram Kapoor, and Anchal (Gautami Gadgil) who found love with each other after entering into a marriage of convenience. By this time Kapoor was working in four shows at once. Exhaustion and fatigue coupled with unhappiness over the direction of his character made Kapoor opt out of two shows, Kavita and Sangharsh. By then Heena had aired its last episode, leaving Kapoor to concentrate on Ghar Ek Mandir. It was in this year that Kapoor worked with Amir Raza Hussein once again when he became part of the largest theatrical show in India, compromising of 140 actors. The show ran for 10 days in New Delhi
as a tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War
. Ram played five different characters with aplomb, the show was called The Fifty Days of War-Kargil. This was Kapoor's first and only theater experience.
In 2001 Kapoor was seen on Zee TV
’s show Rishtey
. The show dealt with human emotions and the interaction of people under different circumstances. Kapoor played Sujoy, a young man who cheated on his wife and then returned to seek a second chance, in an episode called "Phir Ek Baar". Kapoor also played the male protagonist in the serial Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai
in which he essayed the role of Rajeshwar Agnihotri, a principled man whose united family faces a clash of ideology when confronted with the biggest temptation - money. 2001 was the year Kapoor entered movies with an appearance in Monsoon Wedding
. He performed on the song "Chunari chunari".
Next Kapoor added a show called Kehta Hai Dil
(2002) to his body of work; This India
n adaptation of Picket Fences
was about a small town, Anand Nagar, where most people know each other. It is a story of ordinary people whose lives take a dramatic turn because of situations they encounter. Ram Kapoor played a lawyer named Jai Singh.
2003 saw Kapoor both on the small and big screen. On the small screen he appeared in Dhadkan (2003), a medical drama in which he portrayed Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, the head psychiatrist
. This show had a new plot every week; however the continued plot line was the doctor
-patient
relationship between Dr. Agarwal and Chanchal (Gautami Gadgil), a mentally challenged girl. Ram was also seen in Awaaz Dil Se Dil Tak. The serial deals with the intricacies of human interaction when eighteen passengers get marooned on an island and are later rescued. Kapoor played a cop and received great reviews; this is what one critic said, "Ram Kapoor who plays the cop has been the best of the lot, for a controlled performance of a father dealing with his child’s kidnappers." On the big screen Ram once again associated with Diector Sudhir Mishra and Executive Producer Sushil Datta for the critically acclaimed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
, a sociopolitical drama produced by Pritish Nandy Communications
. Kapoor portrayed Arun Mehta a man who faces emotional turmoil in the different stages of his life.
Kapoor followed up Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
with Bali (2004), a telefilm in which he played Prithvi Singh. Bali revolved around Prithvi Singh and his wife who is shattered due to a miscarriage. Prithvi Singh is a man who has fallen out of love with his fragile wife and in love with Tanya, an attractive woman. While facing his inner turmoil Prithvi also has to face Bali, a serial killer on the loose. In 2004 Kapoor was also seen in Mansha, where he played Vinay, the husband of the lead character.
In 2005 Kapoor was seen in three Hindi movies, Devaki, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow and Missed Call. Devaki highlighted the plight of women in urban and rural India
, comparing the similarities of their fate. The film in general received an unfavorable response, and was a critical failure. However, Kapoor's performance as Rahul was complimented. In his next film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow Kapoor worked alongside, Chitrangada Singh
, Shiney Ahuja
and Boman Irani
in a story about relationships, friendship, change and a love triangle intertwined with murder. The movie received mixed reviews. Next Kapoor was seen in Missed Call, a film which received polarized reactions at the film festivals. At the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles the movie was critically appreciated and the critics called it strikingly original and darkly humorous. However, at the Cannes Film Festival
it was a critical and general failure. . All three movies were massive financial failures, practically ending his career in movies
2006 was the breakthrough year for Kapoor, when he paired up once again with Balaji Telefilms
for the Zee TV
serial Kasamh Se
, a love story in which Kapoor essayed the role of Jai Walia, a rich, suave, sophisticated, ruthless and arrogant business tycoon. The character of Jai Walia became iconic, acquiring a cult-like status amongst the viewers. It was for his portrayal of the arrogant tycoon who reluctantly falls in love with his shy, unwanted bride that Kapoor received numerous awards, along with critical acclaim and popular recognition.
In 2007 Kapoor joined Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
as Jas Thakral, an eccentric, psychological, stylish villain with a dark sense of humor, a penchant for green, a love for cats and his neighbor’s wife. The character of Jas Thakral was not accepted by the regular audience of the show.
In 2009 Kasamh Se
ended its three year reign. In order to avoid being typecast in roles similar to Jai Walia, Kapoor opted for Basera
, a show that deals with the issues facing the elder population of India
. In an ensemble cast, Kapoor plays the protagonist Keshu Bhai Sanghvi, an uneducated, happy go lucky principled, moral man with high values and a sense of humor, a grandfather who has achieved success through hard work and honesty. The show launched on 17 August 2009 on NDTV Imagine
and opened in the top 100 on the TRP chart. 2009 also saw Kapoor participate in two reality shows, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
as a participant and Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
as a host.
Due to the huge commercial success of Swayamwar 1 (Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
), Kapoor has been reassigned to host Swayamwar 2 (Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega'). The show will be shot in the end of December and will air in 2010. Besides Basera, Kapoor appeared in minor roles in two films in 2010. The first was a commercial film Karthik Calling Karthik, starring Farhan Akhtar
and Deepika Padukone
with Kapoor playing the role of Kamath. The second, Udaan, was a parallel cinema
by the award-winning director Anurag Kashyap
, in which Kapoor will be seen as Jimmy Singh.
He has also hosted the hit television reality show Rahul Dulhaniya Lejayega.
2006
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
Best couple of television with Prachi Desai
for Kasamh Se
2007
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
2008
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
- Nominated
Sansui Telly Awards
2007
Best Actor critic’s choice for Kasamh Se
2008
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
HHITAA (Hero Honda Indian Television Academy Awards)
2006
Best actor critic’s choice for Kasamh Se
Gold Awards
2008
Best actor critic’s choice for Kasamh Se
2011
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n television actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
noted particularly for his portrayal of Jai Walia on Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
' & also for his charecter Ram Kapoor in the very populay daily, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.He rose to prominence as the host of Rakhi ka Swayamvar'. He is the only actor to win the Indian Telly Awards
Indian Telly Awards
The Indian Telly Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels....
for best actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
consecutively (in 2006, 2007 and 2008). Kapoor has received numerous awards, recognition and acclaim for his work in television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
He has acted in five Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
movies in supporting cast roles.
Early life
Older brother to sibling Aruna, Ram Kapoor was born into an affluent Punjabi Khatri family to Ranjan Kapoor, an advertising and marketing executive, and Rita Kapoor a home maker in New DelhiNew Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He grew up in Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, where his family moved soon after his birth.
After spending his elementary school years in kitchener, where he attended Scottish high School, Mumbai, a respected private school, Ram spent his formative years at Sherwood College
Sherwood College
Sherwood College is a co-educational residential school in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, serving grades 3 - 12.-History:Sherwood was founded in July, 1867. This project was the brain-child of a Dr. Condon, Mr. H.S. Reid and others and under the patronage of the Rt. Rev. Robert Milman, DD, the...
, a well known boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
in Nainital, where he excelled in sports and was part of swimming
Swimming (sport)
Swimming is a sport governed by the Fédération Internationale de Natation .-History: Competitive swimming in Europe began around 1800 BCE, mostly in the form of the freestyle. In 1873 Steve Bowyer introduced the trudgen to Western swimming competitions, after copying the front crawl used by Native...
, volley ball and tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
teams. It was at Sherwood College
Sherwood College
Sherwood College is a co-educational residential school in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India, serving grades 3 - 12.-History:Sherwood was founded in July, 1867. This project was the brain-child of a Dr. Condon, Mr. H.S. Reid and others and under the patronage of the Rt. Rev. Robert Milman, DD, the...
that Kapoor not only metamorphosed into the prankster that he is today, but was introduced to acting quite by accident, when as a challenge and an order from his head captain, Tarun Deo he auditioned for the annual school theatrical production of Charley’s Aunt and performed the lead role. It was under the direction and tutelage of Amir Raza Hussein that Kapoor found his career path when he realized he loved acting. Kapoor attended Kodaikanal International School
Kodaikanal International School
Kodaikanal International School is a co-educational independent residential school offering education for grades P-12. It is located on in Kodaikanal, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, South India. Kodaikanal is a hill station at in the Palani Hills, north-west of Madurai.Early alumni of KIS include US...
for two years after class ten.
Following his graduation from school and being armed with the knowledge that he loved acting, Kapoor decided to join the entertainment industry and left for Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, USA with the intention of joining UCLA to study film making. But it was his love for acting that compelled him to join the Stanislavski Method Acting Academy in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, USA, from where Kapoor was one of the approximate twelve students out of the class of twenty eight who successfully graduated. Kapoor’s mother was his biggest support, but his father doubted his commitment; he wanted Kapoor to follow in his footsteps and join the corporate world. To prove to his father he was committed to acting, Kapoor attended the Stanislovsky School of Method Acting for six months before he informed his parents that he was attending acting school and not UCLA. To support himself Kapoor did odd jobs which included selling cars, credit cards, cable subscriptions and working at Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks Corporation is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington. Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse company in the world, with 17,009 stores in 55 countries, including over 11,000 in the United States, over 1,000 in Canada, over 700 in the United Kingdom, and...
. After graduating from the acting academy, Kapoor returned home to India.
Personal life
After being tagged as a Casanova and playboy, Kapoor met his co-star from Ghar Ek Mandir, Gautami Gadgil. After becoming best friends the couple dated and married on 14 February 2003. They have two children: a daughter born 12 June 2006 whom they named Sia and a son born on 12 January 2009 named Aks Kapoor.Career
The classically trained Ram Kapoor made his on screen debut with a critically acclaimed televisionTelevision
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
serial called Nyay (1997), directed by Sudhir Mishra
Sudhir Mishra
Sudhir Mishra is an Indian film director and screenwriter most renowned for directing critically acclaimed films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Dharavi and Chameli.-Early life and education:...
. The show produced by Nimbus Television (Executive Producer - Sushil Datta) dealt with the emotional turmoil and struggle of women and Ram played Gaurav, the love interest of the sister of one of the protagonists. Though the show did not gain popular recognition, Kapoor’s work was appreciated and he was inundated with offers. Craving creative satisfaction, Kapoor took up three more shows Heena (1998), Sangharsh (1999) and Kavita (2000).
If Nyay bestowed critical acclaim, Kavita (2000) a love story between a rich tycoon's son and a hard working, righteous middle class girl gave Kapoor the opportunity to play the romantic lead, Rishi Grover opposite Smriti Irani. This was Kapoor’s first association with Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
. In 1999 Kapoor starred in two new daily dramas, Heena and Sangarsh. Heena was a female-oriented show about the trials and tribulations of a woman who fights back to achieve happiness. Kapoor portrayed the character of Dr. Amir. Simultaneously he started and starred in Sangharsh, another daily drama.
The year 2000 was not only a busy year for Kapoor but also very successful. It was also the year Kapoor once again teamed up with Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
to act in Ghar Ek Mandir. The show—which garnered popular appeal and made Kapoor into a household name—was the story of two individuals, Rahul, played by Ram Kapoor, and Anchal (Gautami Gadgil) who found love with each other after entering into a marriage of convenience. By this time Kapoor was working in four shows at once. Exhaustion and fatigue coupled with unhappiness over the direction of his character made Kapoor opt out of two shows, Kavita and Sangharsh. By then Heena had aired its last episode, leaving Kapoor to concentrate on Ghar Ek Mandir. It was in this year that Kapoor worked with Amir Raza Hussein once again when he became part of the largest theatrical show in India, compromising of 140 actors. The show ran for 10 days in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
as a tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War
Kargil War
The Kargil War ,, also known as the Kargil conflict, was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that took place between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control...
. Ram played five different characters with aplomb, the show was called The Fifty Days of War-Kargil. This was Kapoor's first and only theater experience.
In 2001 Kapoor was seen on Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...
’s show Rishtey
Rishtey (TV series)
Rishtey was a television series that aired on Zee TV channel, featuring small stories of human relationships. The show highlights the essence of life and brings to the forefront, the various aspects of human relationships, such as husbands & wives, lovers, parents & children, friends & siblings in...
. The show dealt with human emotions and the interaction of people under different circumstances. Kapoor played Sujoy, a young man who cheated on his wife and then returned to seek a second chance, in an episode called "Phir Ek Baar". Kapoor also played the male protagonist in the serial Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai
Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai
Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai meaning Let Separation Never come was an Indian Hindi daily soap opera on STAR Plus. It is a story of a united family which finds itself confronted with the biggest temptation of all times - money.- Plot :...
in which he essayed the role of Rajeshwar Agnihotri, a principled man whose united family faces a clash of ideology when confronted with the biggest temptation - money. 2001 was the year Kapoor entered movies with an appearance in Monsoon Wedding
Monsoon Wedding
* Originally featured in the Hindi film Loafer * Originally featured in the Hindi film Biwi No.1 -Awards:The movie won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival...
. He performed on the song "Chunari chunari".
Next Kapoor added a show called Kehta Hai Dil
Kehta Hai Dil
Kehta Hai Dil is an Indian soap opera that aired weekly on STAR Plus channel for 3 years. The story is based on the life of a girl name Karishma and portrays the dramatic events that occur in her life, which affect her entire family - who lives in the small, idyllic town of Anand Nagar...
(2002) to his body of work; This India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n adaptation of Picket Fences
Picket Fences
Picket Fences is a 60-minute American television drama about the residents of the fictional town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS television network in the United States...
was about a small town, Anand Nagar, where most people know each other. It is a story of ordinary people whose lives take a dramatic turn because of situations they encounter. Ram Kapoor played a lawyer named Jai Singh.
2003 saw Kapoor both on the small and big screen. On the small screen he appeared in Dhadkan (2003), a medical drama in which he portrayed Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, the head psychiatrist
Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. All psychiatrists are trained in diagnostic evaluation and in psychotherapy...
. This show had a new plot every week; however the continued plot line was the doctor
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
-patient
Patient
A patient is any recipient of healthcare services. The patient is most often ill or injured and in need of treatment by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, veterinarian, or other health care provider....
relationship between Dr. Agarwal and Chanchal (Gautami Gadgil), a mentally challenged girl. Ram was also seen in Awaaz Dil Se Dil Tak. The serial deals with the intricacies of human interaction when eighteen passengers get marooned on an island and are later rescued. Kapoor played a cop and received great reviews; this is what one critic said, "Ram Kapoor who plays the cop has been the best of the lot, for a controlled performance of a father dealing with his child’s kidnappers." On the big screen Ram once again associated with Diector Sudhir Mishra and Executive Producer Sushil Datta for the critically acclaimed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, is an Indian movie made by director Sudhir Mishra in 2003, but released in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes...
, a sociopolitical drama produced by Pritish Nandy Communications
Pritish Nandy Communications
Pritish Nandy Communications, often abbreviated to PNC, is an entertainment, news and media content corporation, and a maker of Indian movies, based in Mumbai, India. It was one of the first Indian media and entertainment companies to be publicly listed on a stock exchange. The company went public...
. Kapoor portrayed Arun Mehta a man who faces emotional turmoil in the different stages of his life.
Kapoor followed up Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, is an Indian movie made by director Sudhir Mishra in 2003, but released in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes...
with Bali (2004), a telefilm in which he played Prithvi Singh. Bali revolved around Prithvi Singh and his wife who is shattered due to a miscarriage. Prithvi Singh is a man who has fallen out of love with his fragile wife and in love with Tanya, an attractive woman. While facing his inner turmoil Prithvi also has to face Bali, a serial killer on the loose. In 2004 Kapoor was also seen in Mansha, where he played Vinay, the husband of the lead character.
In 2005 Kapoor was seen in three Hindi movies, Devaki, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow and Missed Call. Devaki highlighted the plight of women in urban and rural India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, comparing the similarities of their fate. The film in general received an unfavorable response, and was a critical failure. However, Kapoor's performance as Rahul was complimented. In his next film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow Kapoor worked alongside, Chitrangada Singh
Chitrangada Singh
Chitrangada Singh Randhawa is an Indian film actress. She is best known for starring in the Sudhir Mishra's 2003 film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi. She is married to Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa.-Early life:...
, Shiney Ahuja
Shiney Ahuja
Shiney Ahuja is an Indian actor who won the Filmfare Best Debut Award for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi in 2006.- Early life :...
and Boman Irani
Boman Irani
Boman Irani is an Indian film and theatre actor and photographer. Irani began his acting career in theatre and moved to film in 2000 at the age of 44 with a role in Josh...
in a story about relationships, friendship, change and a love triangle intertwined with murder. The movie received mixed reviews. Next Kapoor was seen in Missed Call, a film which received polarized reactions at the film festivals. At the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles the movie was critically appreciated and the critics called it strikingly original and darkly humorous. However, at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
it was a critical and general failure. . All three movies were massive financial failures, practically ending his career in movies
2006 was the breakthrough year for Kapoor, when he paired up once again with Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms
Balaji Telefilms is a production house based in Mumbai, India, and is promoted by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Jeetendra and Tushar Kapoor.-History:...
for the Zee TV
Zee TV
Zee TV is an India-based satellite television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, which broadcasts various programmes in Hindi and other regional languages of India. Broadcasting is also present in various nations of South Asia, Europe, the Middle East,...
serial Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
, a love story in which Kapoor essayed the role of Jai Walia, a rich, suave, sophisticated, ruthless and arrogant business tycoon. The character of Jai Walia became iconic, acquiring a cult-like status amongst the viewers. It was for his portrayal of the arrogant tycoon who reluctantly falls in love with his shy, unwanted bride that Kapoor received numerous awards, along with critical acclaim and popular recognition.
In 2007 Kapoor joined Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show...
as Jas Thakral, an eccentric, psychological, stylish villain with a dark sense of humor, a penchant for green, a love for cats and his neighbor’s wife. The character of Jas Thakral was not accepted by the regular audience of the show.
In 2009 Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
ended its three year reign. In order to avoid being typecast in roles similar to Jai Walia, Kapoor opted for Basera
Basera (2009 TV series)
Basera is a Soap Opera that airs on NDTV Imagine in India Monday to Friday. The series is due to end in December due to low ratings.- Story :...
, a show that deals with the issues facing the elder population of India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. In an ensemble cast, Kapoor plays the protagonist Keshu Bhai Sanghvi, an uneducated, happy go lucky principled, moral man with high values and a sense of humor, a grandfather who has achieved success through hard work and honesty. The show launched on 17 August 2009 on NDTV Imagine
NDTV Imagine
Imagine TV is a Hindi general entertainment channel, owned by Turner Broadcasting System based in Mumbai.- History :The channel was established by NDTV Group under the stewardship of former STAR India CEO Sameer Nair. The channel, was launched in India on January 21, 2008 as NDTV Imagine...
and opened in the top 100 on the TRP chart. 2009 also saw Kapoor participate in two reality shows, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a television reality show and the Indian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ABC's Dancing with the Stars.- Concept :...
as a participant and Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
Rakhi Ka Swayamwar is a reality show broadcast on NDTV Imagine. The show started on 29 June 2009 and was hosted by Bollywood actor Ram Kapoor...
as a host.
Due to the huge commercial success of Swayamwar 1 (Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
Rakhi Ka Swayamwar is a reality show broadcast on NDTV Imagine. The show started on 29 June 2009 and was hosted by Bollywood actor Ram Kapoor...
), Kapoor has been reassigned to host Swayamwar 2 (Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega'). The show will be shot in the end of December and will air in 2010. Besides Basera, Kapoor appeared in minor roles in two films in 2010. The first was a commercial film Karthik Calling Karthik, starring Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer in Hindi cinema and a television host.His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...
and Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and a former model. She appears mostly in Hindi as well as Tamil and Kannada language films. Born to Badminton player Prakash Padukone, she chose to become an actress and not pursue a career in sports.Padukone made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film...
with Kapoor playing the role of Kamath. The second, Udaan, was a parallel cinema
Parallel Cinema
The Indian New Wave, commonly known in India as Art Cinema or Parallel Cinema as an alternative to the mainstream commercial cinema, is a specific movement in Indian cinema, known for its serious content, realism and naturalism, with a keen eye on the sociopolitical climate of the times...
by the award-winning director Anurag Kashyap
Anurag Kashyap (director)
Anurag Singh Kashyap is an Indian film director and screenwriter. As a director, he is known for Black Friday , a controversial and award-winning Hindi film about the 1993 Bombay bombings, followed by No Smoking , Dev D and Gulaal...
, in which Kapoor will be seen as Jimmy Singh.
He has also hosted the hit television reality show Rahul Dulhaniya Lejayega.
Filmography
| Year | Film/Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nyay | Gaurav | Debut |
| 1998 | Heena | Dr. Amir | |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | ||
| 2000 | Kavita | Rishi Grover | Protagonist |
| 2000 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Rahul | Protagonist |
| 2000 | 50 Day War-Kargil | 5 different characters | Theater |
| 2001 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai meaning Let Separation Never come was an Indian Hindi daily soap opera on STAR Plus. It is a story of a united family which finds itself confronted with the biggest temptation of all times - money.- Plot :... |
Rajeshwar Agnihotri | Protagonist |
| 2001 | Rishtey Rishtey (TV series) Rishtey was a television series that aired on Zee TV channel, featuring small stories of human relationships. The show highlights the essence of life and brings to the forefront, the various aspects of human relationships, such as husbands & wives, lovers, parents & children, friends & siblings in... |
Sujoy | Protagonist |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding Monsoon Wedding * Originally featured in the Hindi film Loafer * Originally featured in the Hindi film Biwi No.1 -Awards:The movie won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival... |
Shelly | Cameo Cameo appearance A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television... |
| 2001 | Indian Telly Awards Indian Telly Awards The Indian Telly Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels.... |
Host | With Gautami Gadgil |
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil Kehta Hai Dil Kehta Hai Dil is an Indian soap opera that aired weekly on STAR Plus channel for 3 years. The story is based on the life of a girl name Karishma and portrays the dramatic events that occur in her life, which affect her entire family - who lives in the small, idyllic town of Anand Nagar... |
Jai Singh | |
| 2002 | Kamzor Kadi Kaun | Contestant | Game show |
| 2002 | Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari | Contestant | With Gautami Gadgil |
| 2003 | Awaaz, Dil Se Dil Tak | Vishal | |
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, is an Indian movie made by director Sudhir Mishra in 2003, but released in 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three youngsters in the 70s, when India was undergoing massive social and political changes... |
Arun Mehta | Directed By Sudhir Mishra Sudhir Mishra Sudhir Mishra is an Indian film director and screenwriter most renowned for directing critically acclaimed films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Dharavi and Chameli.-Early life and education:... |
| 2003 | Dhadkan | Dr. Rajeev Agarwal | Protagonist |
| 2003 | Khullja Sim Sim | Contestant | Game show |
| 2003 | Indian Telly Awards Indian Telly Awards The Indian Telly Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels.... |
Host | With Gautami Gadgil |
| 2004 | Bali | Prithvi Singh | Protagonist |
| 2004 | Manshaa Manshaa Manshaa was a popular Hindi television series that aired on Zee TV channel in the year 2004. The series ran about 64 episodes long and contained some of the popular faces of Indian television industry as its main leads, such as Ram Kapoor & Manav Gohil.... |
Vinay | Protagonist |
| 2005 | Devaki | Rahul | Directed by Sudhir Mishra Sudhir Mishra Sudhir Mishra is an Indian film director and screenwriter most renowned for directing critically acclaimed films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Dharavi and Chameli.-Early life and education:... |
| 2005 | Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | Rohan Sehgal | |
| 2005 | Missed Call | Vinay Murthi | Played at film festivals |
| 2006–2009 | Kasamh Se Kasamh Se Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla... |
Jai Walia | Winner, ITA Award Indian Telly Awards The Indian Telly Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels.... for Best Actor Winner, HHITA Award for Best Actor Winner, Jury Best Actor Award at the Sansui Television Awards |
| 2006 | Astitva Awards | Host | With Roshni Chopra Roshni Chopra Roshni Chopra is an Indian actress, television presenter and the winner of NDTV Imagine's reality show, Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl.She is known for playing the role of Pia, the younger sister of protagonist Bani Walia in Ekta Kapoor's Kasamh Se on Zee TV. She was also the presenter of the pre and... |
| 2006 | Jodee Kamaal Ki | Contestant | With Gautami Gadgil |
| 2006 | Kam Ya Zyaada Kam Ya Zyaada Kam Ya Zyaada is an Indian quiz show that aired on Zee TV channel in December 2005. The series aired every Monday – Friday at 8:30 pm IST, and competed with Sony TV's Deal Ya No Deal. An adaptation of the Danish show Gimme Five, Kam Ya Zyaada has a Rs. 30 million top prize—one of the highest... |
Contestant | Game show Game show A game show is a type of radio or television program in which members of the public, television personalities or celebrities, sometimes as part of a team, play a game which involves answering questions or solving puzzles usually for money and/or prizes... |
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was an Indian Soap Opera that aired on STAR Plus. This is ranked at top, number 1, on the list of STAR Plus top 10 shows of all time.This show was Asia's #1 most watched and awarded show... |
Jas Thakral | Cameo |
| 2007 | Indian Telly Awards Indian Telly Awards The Indian Telly Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels.... |
Host | With Roshni Chopra Roshni Chopra Roshni Chopra is an Indian actress, television presenter and the winner of NDTV Imagine's reality show, Dil Jeetegi Desi Girl.She is known for playing the role of Pia, the younger sister of protagonist Bani Walia in Ekta Kapoor's Kasamh Se on Zee TV. She was also the presenter of the pre and... |
| 2009 | Basera Basera (2009 TV series) Basera is a Soap Opera that airs on NDTV Imagine in India Monday to Friday. The series is due to end in December due to low ratings.- Story :... |
Keshu Bhai Sanghvi | Protagonist |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is a television reality show and the Indian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ABC's Dancing with the Stars.- Concept :... |
Contestant | Eliminated in round 5 |
| 2009 | Rakhi Ka Swayamwar Rakhi Ka Swayamwar Rakhi Ka Swayamwar is a reality show broadcast on NDTV Imagine. The show started on 29 June 2009 and was hosted by Bollywood actor Ram Kapoor... |
Host | RKS and Maan Ki Baat |
| 2010 | Swayamwar 2 - Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge | Host | Reality show |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kamath | With Farhan Akhtar Farhan Akhtar Farhan Akhtar is an Indian filmmaker, script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer in Hindi cinema and a television host.His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi... and Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and a former model. She appears mostly in Hindi as well as Tamil and Kannada language films. Born to Badminton player Prakash Padukone, she chose to become an actress and not pursue a career in sports.Padukone made her acting debut in the 2006 Kannada film... |
| 2010 | Udaan Udaan Udaan is 1997 Hindi language movie directed by Asrani and starring Rekha, Saif Ali Khan, Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Dalip Tahil, Asrani, Deven Varma, Annu Kapoor, Mohnish Bahl.-Plot:... |
Jimmy | Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane |
| 2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! is a 2011 Bollywood film. The film is directed by debutant S. Manasvi, who is an alumnus of Film and Television Institute of India. It is the first film in which Tusshar Kapoor and Amrita Rao appear together. It was released on 13 May 2011.-Plot:Tusshar Kapoor plays Sahil, an... |
Directed by S. Manasvi S. Manasvi S. Manasvi is a qualified architect from Madhav Institute of Technology and Science , Gwalior. Later, he became a filmmaker. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. After passing out of FTII in 2004, he made corporate films, adfilms, music videos and wrote for Television... |
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| 2011 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Kapoor | Protagonist |
| 2011 | Agent Vinod Agent Vinod (2011 film) Agent Vinod is an upcoming Hindi action-thriller film starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the project is not a remake of the 1977 action film Agent Vinod, which was directed by Deepak Bahry.-Production:... |
Directed by Sriram Raghavan Sriram Raghavan Sriram Raghavan is an Indian film director and screen writer. He is notable for producing a 45-minute documentary on Indian serial killer Raman Raghav and 2004 Hindi feature film Ek Hasina Thi produced by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Urmila Matondkar and Saif Ali Khan. His second feature film was... |
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| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Mr Bulani | Directed by Shakun Batra |
| 2012 | Student Of The Year Student Of The Year Student Of The Year is an upcoming Indian comedy film directed by Karan Johar, starring new comers Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles... |
Directed by Karan Johar Karan Johar Karan Johar is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter and Television host. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and Yash Johar. He is one of the most successful filmmakers in Bollywood. He is most known for directing and producing some of Bollywood's highest grossing films in India and the... |
Awards
Indian Telly AwardsIndian Telly Awards
The Indian Telly Awards is an annual Indian television production award given in various technical and popular categories to Indian television channels....
2006
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
Best couple of television with Prachi Desai
Prachi Desai
Prachi Desai is an Indian film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se which aired on Zee TV. Prachi is the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India...
for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
2007
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
2008
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
- Nominated
Sansui Telly Awards
2007
Best Actor critic’s choice for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
2008
Best actor popular category for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
HHITAA (Hero Honda Indian Television Academy Awards)
2006
Best actor critic’s choice for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
Gold Awards
2008
Best actor critic’s choice for Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se
Kasamh Se is an Indian soap opera produced by Ekta Kapoor of Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on January 16, 2006 on Zee TV and aired every Monday - Thursday depending on which country it broadcasts in. The story deals with the trials and tribulations of three sisters, Bani Walia, Pia Shukla...
2011