Ram Kapoor
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Ram Kapoor at the unveiling of his show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
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| Born | Ram 1 September 1973 [1] Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Acting in Kasamh Se and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain |
| Home town | Usai, Maharashtra, India |
| Spouse(s) | Gautami Kapoor (2003–present) |
| Children | 2 |
Ram Kapoor ([raːm qaːpuːr]; born 1 September 1973)[1] is an Indian television actor. He portrayed Jai Walia in Kasamh Se, the character Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, and hosted Rakhi Ka Swayamwar.
He won the Indian Telly Awards for best actor consecutively (in 2006, 2007 and 2008).[2]
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Early life and education
He spent his formative years at Sherwood College, Nainital. 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 film making but joined a Stanislavski acting academy in Los Angeles.[1]
Career
Kapoor made his on screen debut with the television serial Nyay (1997).[3] He took up three more shows Heena (1998), Sangharsh (1999) in the same year he was offered a part in Kavita (2000).[1][3]
In 2000 Kapoor acted in Ghar Ek Mandir.[3] 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.[4]
In 2001 Kapoor acted in Rishtey, in the serial Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai and a cameo appearance in Mira Nair's film Monsoon Wedding.[1]
He appeared in Dhadkan (2003) and Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak', followed Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi with Bali (2004), a telefilm in which he played Prithvi Singh.[1]
In 2005 Kapoor's Hindi movies were Devaki,[5] Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow[6] and Missed Call.[1]
Kapoor opted for Basera. Kapoor participated in two reality shows: Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' as a participant'i and Rakhi Ka Swayamwar as a host.[1]
Kapoor appeared in minor roles in two films in 2010. The first was the commercial Karthik Calling Karthik, with Kapoor playing the role of Kamath. The second, Udaan, was a Parallel Cinema directed by Vikrmaditya Motwane and under the banner of Anurag Kashyap.[1]
In 2011, he starred in the show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain in the role of Ram Kapoor.[1]
He appeared in Bollywood movies Agent Vinod (2012), Student Of The Year (2013) and Humshakals (2014).
Television
Fiction shows
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heena | Dr. Amir |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | Pitambar Tahilyani |
| 2000 | Kavita | Rishi Grover |
| 2000-2002 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Rahul |
| 2001 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Rajeshwar Agnihotri |
| 2001 | Rishtey | Sujoy Chaudary |
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil | Jai Singh |
| 2003 | Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak | Vishal |
| 2003 | Dhadkan | Dr. Rajeev Agarwal |
| 2004 | Bali | Prithvi Singh |
| 2004 | Manshaa | Vinay Khanna |
| 2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Shadab |
| 2005 | Devaki | Rahul |
| 2006-09 | Kasamh Se | Jai Udai Walia |
| 2007 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Jas Thakral |
| 2009 | Basera | Keshu Bhai Sanghvi |
| 2011-14 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Amarnath Kapoor |
| 2013 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / Paddy |
| 2015 | Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane | Ram Ahuja |
| 2016-2018 | Josh aur Shakti | Avinash Arora |
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kamzor Kadi Kaun | Guest contestant |
| 2002 | Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari | Guest contestant |
| 2003 | Khullja Sim Sim | Guest contestant |
| 2006 | Jodee Kamaal Ki | Guest contestant |
| 2006 | Kam Ya Zyaada | Contestant |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Contestant[7] |
| 2009 | Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | Host[8] |
| 2010 | Swayamwar 2 - Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge | Host |
| 2011 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 5 | Guest participant |
| 2012 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 6[9] | Guest participant |
| 2013 | Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki | Host |
Events
| Year | Event | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Indian Telly Awards | Host |
| 2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Host |
| 2006 | Zee Astitva Awards | Host[10] |
| 2007 | 7th Indian Telly Awards | Host |
| 2012 | 11th Indian Telly Awards | Host |
| 2012 | 12th Indian Television Academy Awards | Host |
| 2013 | 12th Indian Telly Awards | Host |
Films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50 Day War-Kargil[4] | 5 different characters |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Shelly |
| 2003 | Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi | Arun Mehta |
| 2005 | Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow | Rohan Sehgal |
| Missed Call | Vinay Murthi | |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kamath |
| Udaan | Jimmy | |
| 2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Deshraj Diwan |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Mr Bulani |
| Agent Vinod | Abu Nazir | |
| Student Of The Year | Ashok Nanda | |
| 2013 | Mai | Subhash Joshi |
| Mere Dad Ki Maruti | Tej Khullar | |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Ranveer |
| Humshakals | Mamaji / Johnny / Rajvinder | |
| Lakshmi | Lakshmi's Advocate | |
| 2015 | Kuch Kuch Locha Hai [11][12] | Praveen Patel |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | For the show |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor(Jury)[13] | Kasamh Se |
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor (Popular)[2] | ||
| 2011 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor(Jury)[14] | Bade Acche Lagte Hain |
| 2012 | Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards | Best Television Actor (Male)[15] | |
| Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor(Jury)[16] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/ram-kapoor/biography.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 An Interview with Ram Kapoor 1 October 2001
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Fifty Days of Kargil
- ↑ Devaki
- ↑ As Rohan Sehgal
- ↑ Participated in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa
- ↑ Hosted Rakhi Ka Swayamwar
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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- ↑ http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood_news/kuch-kuch-locha-hai-sunny-leone-ram-kapoor/184357
- ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sunny-Leone-Ram-Kapoor-display-their-comic-side-in-Kuch-Kuch-Locha-Hai/articleshow/45317764.cms
- ↑ Best Actor Critics choice
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ Ekta Kapoor, Ram & Sakshi wins Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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