Ram Kapoor
Ram Kapoor | |
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 Kapoor in 2017 | |
| Born | Ram Kapoor 1 September 1973(age50) |
| Other names | Jai (one of his famous Characters) |
| Alma mater | Kodaikanal International School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Ram Kapoor([raːmkəpuːr];born 1 September 1973) is an Indian actor who works in films and television serials. He gained popularity portraying Jai Walia in the television seriesKasamh Seand the character of Ram Kapoor inBade Achhe Lagte Hain.He playedTriple roleas Mamaji Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS), Johnny and Balbir in theBollywoodfilmHumshakalsand hosted the reality showRakhi Ka Swayamwar,[1]based loosely onThe Bachelorette.
He won 3ITA Awardsand 3Indian Telly Awardsfor best actor.
Early life and education
[edit]He spent his formative years at theSherwood College,inNainital, Uttarakhand.At Sherwood College, Kapoor was introduced to acting, when as a challenge and an order from his head captain he auditioned for the annual school theatrical production ofCharley's Auntand performed the lead role. Under the direction and tutelage of Amir Raza Hussein, Kapoor found his career path and realised his love for acting.
After completing his tenth board exams, Kapoor studied at theKodaikanal International School.After his graduation, Kapoor decided to join the entertainment industry and left forLos Angelesin the United States with the intention of joiningUCLAto studyfilmmakingbut joined aStanislavski-based acting academy in Los Angeles.
Career
[edit]Kapoor made his onscreen debut with thetelevisionserialNyaay(1997). He took up three more showsHeena(1998),Sangharsh(1999) andKavita(2000).
In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family dramaGhar Ek Mandir.Kapoor worked with Amir Raza Hussein once again in the playThe Fifty Days of War – Kargilwhich ran for 10 days inNew Delhias a tribute to the heroes of theKargil War.Kapoor played five characters.[2]
In 2001, Kapoor acted inRishtey,in the serialKabhi Aaye Na Judaaiand made a cameo appearance inMira Nair's acclaimed filmMonsoon Wedding.
He went on to appear in films likeDhadkan(2003) andAwaz - Dil Se Dil Tak,followed byHazaaron Khwaishein AisiandBali(2004), atelefilmin which he played Prithvi Singh.
In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films likeDevaki,[3]Kal: Yesterday and TomorrowandMissed Call.
In 2006, he starred in the showKasamh Sein the role ofJai Udai Walia.
Kapoor was then seen in the soap operaBaseraand participated in two reality shows:Jhalak Dikhhla Jaaas a participant andRakhi Ka Swayamwaras the host.
Kapoor appeared in minor roles in two films in 2010. The first was the commercially successfulKarthik Calling Karthik,with Kapoor playing the role of Kamath Sir. The second,Udaan,was a critically acclaimed and award-winning film directed by Vikrmaditya Motwane and was produced byAnurag Kashyap.
In 2011, he starred on the TV showBade Achhe Lagte Hainand played the male protagonistRam Amarnath Kapoor.The show was an instant success and Kapoor's performance was lauded.
He appeared inBollywoodmoviesAgent Vinod(2012),Student of the Year(2012) andHumshakals(2014).
Personal life
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Kapoor is married to hisGhar Ek Mandirco-star and actressGautami Kapoor(née Gadgil). They met on the sets of the show and dated for a while before marrying onValentines Dayin 2003. They have two children.[4]
Filmography
[edit]Television and web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heena | Dr. Amir | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | Pitambar Tahilyani | ||
| Nyaay | Gaurav Makija | Doordarshan's Metro | ||
| 2000 | Kavita | Rishi Grover | Zee TV | |
| 2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Advocate Rahul | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2001 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Rajeshwar Agnihotri | Zee TV | |
| Rishtey | Sujoy Chaudary | Episodic role | ||
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil | Jai Singh | Star Plus | |
| 2003 | Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak | ACP Vishal Kapoor / DCP Vishal Kapoor | Zee TV | |
| Dhadkan | Dr. Rajeev Agarwal | Sony Entertainment Television | ||
| 2004 | Bali | Prithvi Singh | ||
| Manshaa | Vinay Kishore Khanna | Dead | Zee TV | |
| 2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Shadab | Star Plus | |
| 2007–2008 | Jas Thakral | |||
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Udai Walia | Dead | Zee TV |
| 2006–2009 | Jai Walia | |||
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Contestant | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | Host[5] | NDTV Imagine | ||
| Basera | Keshubhai Sanghvi | |||
| 2010 | Swayamwar 2 – Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge | Host | ||
| 2011–2014 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Amarnath Kapoor | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2012 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Guest appearance | ||
| Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Guest Host along withShruti Seth;Holi Special Episode | |||
| 2013 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / Paddy | Colors TV | |
| Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki | Host | Life OK | ||
| 2015 | Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane | Ram Ahuja; Anandita's husband and widower; Disha's and Aarav's father | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| 2016 | Tamanna | Avinash Arora | Star Plus | |
| 2017–2019 | Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat | Karan "KK" Khanna | Web series,ALTBalaji&ZEE5 | |
| 2017 | Tyohaar Ki Thaali | Himself | Episode 9 | The EPIC Channel |
| 2018 | Zindagi Ki Crossroads | Host | Sony Entertainment Television | |
| Comedy High School | Various | Discovery Jeet | ||
| 2020 | Abhay 2 | Kidnapper, Psycho killer | Dead (bomb blast) | Web series,ZEE5 |
| A Suitable Boy | Mahesh Kapoor, State Minister of Revenue; Maan's father | Web series,BBC One | ||
| 2022 | Human | Pratap Munjal | Web series,Disney+ Hotstar | |
| Masaba Masaba | Shekhar Mirza | [6] | Web series,Netflix | |
| 2023 | Jubilee | Shamsher Singh Walia | Web series,Amazon Prime Video |
Films
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Shelly | |
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Arun Mehta | |
| 2005 | Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | Rohan Sehgal | |
| Missed Call | Vinay Murthi | ||
| Behind the Mirror | Grandfather | ||
| Devaki | Rahul | ||
| 2008 | Golmaal Returns | Udai Walia / Jai Udai Walia | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kamath Sir | |
| Udaan | Jimmy Singh (Chhotu) | ||
| 2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Deshraj Diwan, Ritu's father | |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Mr. D.K. Bulani, a friend of Rahul's father, who tries to help Rahul overcome his low self-esteem | |
| Agent Vinod | Abu Sayed Nazer | ||
| Student of the Year | Ashok Nanda, Gayatri's husband, Rohan's father | ||
| 2013 | Mai | Subhash Joshi, Mai's son-in-law, Madhu's husband, Charu's father | |
| Mere Dad Ki Maruti | Tej Khullar, Sameer and Tanvi's father | ||
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Ranveer Malhotra | |
| Humshakals | Mamaji Kunwar Amar Nath Singh ( "KANS" ), Johnny and Balbir Gupta | Triple role | |
| Lakshmi | Avinash | ||
| Words with Gods | Om | Segment "" God Room " | |
| 2015 | Kuch Kuch Locha Hai[7] | Praveen "PP" Patel | |
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Vinod Kapoor, Divya's father | |
| Rough Book | Harshvardhan Kapur | ||
| Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Sonu Sultan | ||
| 2017 | Qaidi Band | Naveen Vachani | |
| 2018 | Loveyatri | Rasik Desai | |
| 2020 | Thappad | Advocate Pramod Gujral, Vikram's lawyer | |
| Bahut Hua Samman | Lovely Singh | ||
| 2021 | The Big Bull | Ashok Mirchandani, Hemant's lawyer (based onRam Jethmalani) | |
| 2023 | Neeyat | Ashish Kapoor aka AK |
Awards
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See also
[edit]- List of Indian television actors
- List of Indian film actors
- List of accolades received by Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
References
[edit]- ^"Ram Kapoor to host 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'".deccanherald.29 May 2009.Archivedfrom the original on 23 December 2017.Retrieved23 December2017.
- ^"Kargil's theatre of war".BBC News.Archivedfrom the original on 15 September 2018.Retrieved12 November2009.
- ^Hungama, Bollywood."Hindi Movie List – Latest Bollywood Movies – New Hindi Movies – Bollywood Hungama".Bollywood Hungama.Archived fromthe originalon 15 May 2009.Retrieved12 November2009.
- ^"Happy Birthday Ram Kapoor: 10 interesting, unknown facts about the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor".indianexpress.1 September 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 23 December 2017.Retrieved23 December2017.
- ^"Hosted Rakhi Ka Swayamwar".Archived fromthe originalon 18 April 2009.
- ^"Masaba Masaba S2 Review: Masaba Gupta and Neena Gupta's Series Amps Up the Glamour, Drama, Chaos".News18.29 July 2022.Retrieved29 July2022.
- ^"Sunny Leone-Ram Kapoor display their comic side in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai – Times of India ►".The Times of India.Archivedfrom the original on 2 December 2014.Retrieved1 December2014.
- ^"Best Actor Critics choice".Archived fromthe originalon 2 October 2017.Retrieved12 November2009.
- ^Indian Telly Awards (Website)."Best Actor, Indian Telly Awards".Archived fromthe originalon 30 March 2019.Retrieved31 July2012.
- ^"Ram Kapoor & Sakshi Tanwar wins top honours at the 11th Television Academy Awards".Archived fromthe originalon 26 May 2012.
- ^"Ram Kapoor wins Best Actor at 12th Academy Awards".Archived fromthe originalon 21 October 2013.
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