Ram Kapoor
Ram Kapoor ([raːm qaːpuːr]; born 1 September 1973)[1] is an Indian television and film actor. He gained popularity portraying Jai Walia in the television series Kasamh Se and the character of Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.[2] He played multiple characters Mamaji / Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS) / Johnny / Balbir in the Bollywood film Humshakals and hosted the reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar,[3] based loosely on The Bachelorette.[4]
Ram Kapoor | |
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Ram Kapoor at the unveiling of his show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | |
Born | [1] | 1 September 1973
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1997–present |
Known for | Manshaa,Kasamh Se, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain , Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane and Humshakals |
Home town | Vasai, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Spouse(s) | Gautami Kapoor |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Anil Kapoor (Father) Rita Kapoor (Mother) |
He won 3 ITA Awards and 3 Indian Telly Awards for best actor.[5]
Early life and education
He spent his formative years at the reputed Sherwood College, in Nainital, 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 of Charley's Aunt and 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 10th board exams, Kapoor studied at the Kodaikanal International School. After his graduation, Kapoor decided to join the entertainment industry and left for Los Angeles in the United States with the intention of joining UCLA to study filmmaking but joined a Stanislavski-based acting academy in Los Angeles.[1]
Career
Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the television serial Nyaay (1997).[6] He took up three more shows Heena (1998), Sangharsh (1999) and Kavita (2000).[1][6]
In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family drama Ghar Ek Mandir.[6] Kapoor worked with Amir Raza Hussein once again in the play The Fifty Days of War - Kargil which ran for 10 days in New Delhi as a tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War. Ram played five characters.[7]
In 2001, Kapoor acted in Rishtey, in the serial Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai and made a cameo appearance in Mira Nair's acclaimed film Monsoon Wedding.[1]
He went on to appear in films like Dhadkan (2003) and Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak, followed by Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Bali (2004), a telefilm in which he played Prithvi Singh.[1]
In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films like Devaki,[8] Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow [9] and Missed Call.[1]
In 2006, he starred in the show Kasamh Se in the role of Jai Udai Walia.
Kapoor was then seen in the soap opera Basera and participated in two reality shows: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a participant and Rakhi Ka Swayamwar as the host.[1]
Kapoor appeared in minor roles in two films in 2010. The first was the commercially successful Karthik 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 by Anurag Kashyap.[1]
In 2011, he starred on the TV show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and played the male protagonist Ram Amarnath Kapoor.[1] The show was an instant success and Kapoor's performance was lauded.
He appeared in Bollywood movies Agent Vinod (2012), Student Of The Year (2013) and Humshakals (2014).
Personal life
Kapoor is married to his Ghar Ek Mandir costar and actress Gautami Kapoor (née Gadgil). They met on the sets of the show and dated for a while before marrying on Valentines Day in 2003. They have two children, daughter Sia and son Aks.[10]
Television
Fiction shows
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Heena | Dr. Ameer | |
1999 | Sangharsh | Pitambar Tahilyani | |
Nyaay | Gaurav Makija | ||
2000 | Kavita | Rishi Grover | |
2000-2002 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Rahul | |
2001 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Rajeshwar Agnihotri | |
Rishtey | Sujoy Chaudary | Episode 101 | |
2002 | Kehta Hai Dil | Jai Singh | |
2003 | Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak | ACP Vishal Kapoor / DCP Vishal Kapoor | |
Dhadkan | Dr. Rajeev Agarwal; Psychologist | ||
2004 | Bali | Prithvi Singh | |
Manshaa | Vinay Kishore Khanna; Kishore and Asha's youngest son; Vijay's younger brother and Rhea's older brother; Manshaa's Husband | Dead (Episode 1 - 44; Died in Episode number 44) | |
2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Shadab | |
Devaki | Rahul | ||
2006-2009 | Kasamh Se | Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia | |
2007-2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Jas Thakral | |
2009 | Basera | Keshubhai Sanghvi | |
2011-2014 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Amarnath Kapoor | Crossover Episodes with Kya Huaa Tera Vaada on December 4 & 5 2012 |
2012 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Crossover Episodes with Bade Achhe Lagte Hain on December 4 & 5 2012 | |
2013 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / Paddy | Guest Appearance |
2015 | Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane | Ram Ahuja; Anandita's husband and widower; Disha's and Aarav's father | |
2016 | Tamanna | Avinash Arora | |
2017–present | Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat | Karan Khanna (KK); A superstar, Radhika's ex-husband, Tipsy's husband, Trisha and Piya's biological father. | Web series |
2017 | Tyohaar Ki Thaali | Ram Kapoor | Along with Sakshi Tanwar. Episode number 9. Diwali Special Episode. |
2020-Present | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Amarnath Kapoor | Reruns |
Abhay Season 2 | Abhay Pratab |
Reality shows
Year | Title | Role |
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2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Contestant[11] |
Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | Host[12] | |
2010 | Swayamwar 2 - Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge | |
2013 | Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki | |
2018 | Zindagi Ki Crossroads | |
Comedy High School | Various Characters |
Films
Year | Film | Role |
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2000 | 50 Day War-Kargil[7] | 5 different characters |
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 | |
2008 | Golmaal Returns | Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia (Cameo Appearance) |
2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kamath Sir |
Udaan | Jimmy Singh, Bhairav's brother and Rohan's paternal uncle, who supports his ambition | |
2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Deshraj Diwan, Ritu's father |
2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Mr. Bulani, a friend of Rahul's father, who tries to help Rahul overcome his low self-esteem |
Agent Vinod | Abu Sayed Nazir (Dead) | |
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 |
Humshakals | Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS) (Mamaji) / Johnny / Balbir | |
Lakshmi | Avinash, Lakshmi's Advocate | |
Words with Gods | Om - Segment "God Room" | |
2015 | Kuch Kuch Locha Hai[13][14] | Praveen Patel |
2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Vinod Kapoor, Diya's father |
Rough Book | Harshvardhan Kapoor | |
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Sonu Sultan | |
2017 | Qaidi Band | Naveen Vachani |
2018 | Loveyatri | Rasik |
2020 | Thappad | Advocate Pramad Gujral |
Bahut Hua Sammaan | Lovely Singh | |
The Big Bull |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | For the show |
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2006 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor(Jury)[15] | Kasamh Se |
Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor (Popular)[16] | ||
2007 | |||
2011 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor(Jury)[17] | Bade Acche Lagte Hain |
2012 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor(Jury)[18] | |
Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor (Popular)[19] | ||
5th Boroplus Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role[20] |
See also
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