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'''Siddharth Roy Kapur''' (born 2 August 1974) is an Indian film producer and the founder and managing director of Roy Kapur Films.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhushan |first1=Nyay |title=Netflix Expands Indian Slate With 10 Original Films |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-produce-10-more-original-films-india-1202029 |access-date=10 October 2020 |work=Hollywood Reporter |date=14 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Sanjukta |title=Embracing technology is the only way to remain relevant: Siddharth Roy Kapur |url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/vK8fluGeIY8nXR4h4b7RUO/Embracing-technology-is-the-only-way-to-remain-relevant-Sid.html |access-date=10 October 2020 |work=mint |date=22 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He is the former managing director of [[The Walt Disney Company India]]<ref name="Disney">{{cite news |title=Siddharth Roy Kapur to step down as CEO and Managing Director of Disney India. |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/siddharth-roy-kapur-to-step-down-as-ceo-and-managing-director-of-disney-india/ |access-date=16 February 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=25 October 2016 |language=en}}</ref> and the former president of the [[Producers Guild of India]] in a tenure lasting an unprecedented six consecutive terms (2016–22).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Lata |title=Siddharth Roy Kapur re-elected president of Producers Guild of India |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/siddharth-roy-kapur-re-elected-president-of-producers-guild-of-india-11633064340745.html |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=Mint |date=1 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETBrandEquity.com |title=Shibasish Sarkar to head Producers Guild of India, {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|suceeds}} Siddharth Roy Kapur - ET BrandEquity |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/shibasish-sarkar-to-head-producers-guild-of-india-suceeds-siddharth-roy-kapur/94376725 |access-date=2022 | '''Siddharth Roy Kapur''' (born 2 August 1974) is an Indian film producer and the founder and managing director of Roy Kapur Films.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhushan |first1=Nyay |title=Netflix Expands Indian Slate With 10 Original Films |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/netflix-produce-10-more-original-films-india-1202029 |access-date=10 October 2020 |work=Hollywood Reporter |date=14 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Sanjukta |title=Embracing technology is the only way to remain relevant: Siddharth Roy Kapur |url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/vK8fluGeIY8nXR4h4b7RUO/Embracing-technology-is-the-only-way-to-remain-relevant-Sid.html |access-date=10 October 2020 |work=mint |date=22 September 2018 |language=en}}</ref> He is the former managing director of [[The Walt Disney Company India]]<ref name="Disney">{{cite news |title=Siddharth Roy Kapur to step down as CEO and Managing Director of Disney India. |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/business/companies/siddharth-roy-kapur-to-step-down-as-ceo-and-managing-director-of-disney-india/ |access-date=16 February 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=25 October 2016 |language=en}}</ref> and the former president of the [[Producers Guild of India]] in a tenure lasting an unprecedented six consecutive terms (2016–22).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Lata |title=Siddharth Roy Kapur re-elected president of Producers Guild of India |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/siddharth-roy-kapur-re-elected-president-of-producers-guild-of-india-11633064340745.html |access-date=14 February 2022 |work=Mint |date=1 October 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=www.ETBrandEquity.com |title=Shibasish Sarkar to head Producers Guild of India, {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|suceeds}} Siddharth Roy Kapur - ET BrandEquity |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/media/shibasish-sarkar-to-head-producers-guild-of-india-suceeds-siddharth-roy-kapur/94376725 |access-date=2 October 2022 |website=ETBrandEquity.com |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Roy Kapur's prolific filmography as a producer has received both commercial success and critical acclaim. He has featured for six consecutive years (2017–2022) on [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']]’s annual list of the Top 500 Most Influential People in Global Entertainment,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramsay|first=Derek|date=26 September 2017|title=Siddharth Roy Kapur|url=https://variety.com/exec/siddharth-roy-kapur/|access-date=24 February 2022|website=Variety|language=en}}</ref> has been part of ''[[The Economic Times]]'' Top 40 Indian Business Leaders Under 40<ref>{{Cite news|title=Fabulous 40|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/fabulous-40/articleshow/34464522.cms?from=mdr|access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India's Hottest 40 Under 40 Business Leaders|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/indias-hottest-40-under-40-business-leaders/newslist/34519765.cms|access-date=24 February 2022|website=The Economic Times|language=en}}</ref> and ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' Next Generation Asia Inaugural Class of Young Leaders<ref>{{Cite web|title=Siddharth Roy Kapur|url=https://www.isb.edu/en/shadow-a-ceo/cxo-profiles/siddharth-roy-kapur.html|access-date=24 February 2022|website=www.isb.edu|language=en}}</ref> along with numerous other awards in the media and entertainment industry. He is also a managing trustee of the [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image]] (MAMI)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai Academy of Moving Image - Trustees Site|url=https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/festival/trustees|access-date=24 February 2022|website=www.mumbaifilmfestival.com}}</ref> and co-chairman of the CII Media & Entertainment Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CII|url=https://www.cii.in/PressreleasesDetail.aspx?enc=04v9jyZKdZLJOnxl0Z8ozDl7fftdwg39OAhEhRsVkDA=|access-date=24 February 2022|website=www.cii.in}}</ref> | Roy Kapur's prolific filmography as a producer has received both commercial success and critical acclaim. He has featured for six consecutive years (2017–2022) on [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']]’s annual list of the Top 500 Most Influential People in Global Entertainment,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramsay|first=Derek|date=26 September 2017|title=Siddharth Roy Kapur|url=https://variety.com/exec/siddharth-roy-kapur/|access-date=24 February 2022|website=Variety|language=en}}</ref> has been part of ''[[The Economic Times]]'' Top 40 Indian Business Leaders Under 40<ref>{{Cite news|title=Fabulous 40|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/fabulous-40/articleshow/34464522.cms?from=mdr|access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=India's Hottest 40 Under 40 Business Leaders|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/indias-hottest-40-under-40-business-leaders/newslist/34519765.cms|access-date=24 February 2022|website=The Economic Times|language=en}}</ref> and ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' Next Generation Asia Inaugural Class of Young Leaders<ref>{{Cite web|title=Siddharth Roy Kapur|url=https://www.isb.edu/en/shadow-a-ceo/cxo-profiles/siddharth-roy-kapur.html|access-date=24 February 2022|website=www.isb.edu|language=en}}</ref> along with numerous other awards in the media and entertainment industry. In 2023, Siddharth was invited to be a member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).<ref>https://aframe.oscars.org/news/post/the-academy-new-members-2023-full-list</ref> He is also a managing trustee of the [[Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image]] (MAMI)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mumbai Academy of Moving Image - Trustees Site|url=https://www.mumbaifilmfestival.com/festival/trustees|access-date=24 February 2022|website=www.mumbaifilmfestival.com}}</ref> and co-chairman of the CII Media & Entertainment Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CII|url=https://www.cii.in/PressreleasesDetail.aspx?enc=04v9jyZKdZLJOnxl0Z8ozDl7fftdwg39OAhEhRsVkDA=|access-date=24 February 2022|website=www.cii.in}}</ref> | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
[[File:Vidya Siddharth cropped.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|alt=Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur are smiling at the camera.|Roy Kapur and [[Vidya Balan]] at their wedding ceremony in December 2012]] | [[File:Vidya Siddharth cropped.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|alt=Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur are smiling at the camera.|Roy Kapur and [[Vidya Balan]] at their wedding ceremony in December 2012]] | ||
Siddharth Roy Kapur was born in [[Bombay]] (present-day Mumbai) on 2 August 1974 to Kumud Roy Kapur and Salome Roy Kapur (née Aaron) who is a former Miss India and renowned dance choreographer. | Siddharth Roy Kapur was born in [[Bombay]] (present-day Mumbai) on 2 August 1974 to Kumud Roy Kapur and Salome Roy Kapur (née Aaron) who is a former Miss India and renowned dance choreographer. She is the daughter of Sam and Ruby Aaron, who were pioneering teachers of [[Ballroom dancing|ballroom]] and [[Latin American dance]] forms in India. Roy Kapur is the eldest of three brothers; his younger brothers are the well known actors [[Kunaal Roy Kapur]] and [[Aditya Roy Kapur]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Aditya, Kunaal and Siddharth are three pranksters: Salome Roy Kapur |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/aditya-kunaal-and-siddharth-are-three-pranksters-salome-roy-kapur/story-tU2ujKb7N1b555MB6hIM0M.html |access-date=16 February 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=16 February 2016 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Roy Kapur did his schooling at G.D. Somani Memorial School where he was Head Boy, and went on to study commerce at [[Sydenham College]], where he was Chairperson of the Dramatics Society. After completing his bachelor's degree in commerce, he obtained a master's degree in Management Studies from [[Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies]] (JBIMS), | Roy Kapur did his schooling at G.D. Somani Memorial School where he was Head Boy, and went on to study commerce at [[Sydenham College]], where he was Chairperson of the Dramatics Society. After completing his bachelor's degree in commerce, he obtained a master's degree in Management Studies from [[Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies]] (JBIMS), where he was elected Chairperson of the Final Placement Committee. | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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=== Roy Kapur Films === | === Roy Kapur Films === | ||
In 2017, Roy Kapur moved on from Disney to set up his own production house, Roy Kapur Films (RKF). RKF's first feature film production, ''[[The Sky Is Pink]]'', starring [[Priyanka Chopra|Priyanka Chopra Jonas]], had its Gala Premiere at the [[2019 Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Lachmi Deb |date=14 February 2022 |title='The Sky Is Pink' Gets Standing Ovation At Its World Premiere At TIFF 2019 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-the-sky-is-pink-gets-standing-ovation-at-its-world-premiere-at-tiff-2019/338836 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=outlookindia.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, the [[Netflix]] original film ''[[Yeh Ballet]]'', produced by RKF, released to great acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix film 'Yeh Ballet' shows how boys can ballet, even in India |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/netflix-film-yeh-ballet-shows-how-boys-can-ballet-even-in-india-1.69915595 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2020 |title=In a first, Indian film Yeh Ballet finds a spot on Netflix CEO Reed Hastings | In 2017, Roy Kapur moved on from Disney to set up his own production house, Roy Kapur Films (RKF). RKF's first feature film production, ''[[The Sky Is Pink]]'', starring [[Priyanka Chopra|Priyanka Chopra Jonas]], had its Gala Premiere at the [[2019 Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roy |first=Lachmi Deb |date=14 February 2022 |title='The Sky Is Pink' Gets Standing Ovation At Its World Premiere At TIFF 2019 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-the-sky-is-pink-gets-standing-ovation-at-its-world-premiere-at-tiff-2019/338836 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=outlookindia.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, the [[Netflix]] original film ''[[Yeh Ballet]]'', produced by RKF, released to great acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Netflix film 'Yeh Ballet' shows how boys can ballet, even in India |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/netflix-film-yeh-ballet-shows-how-boys-can-ballet-even-in-india-1.69915595 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2020 |title=In a first, Indian film Yeh Ballet finds a spot on Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' recommendation list |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/first-indian-film-yeh-ballet-finds-spot-netflix-ceo-reed-hastings-recommendation-list-527168 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=15 April 2019 |title=Netflix Adds 10 Original Films to India Slate |url=https://variety.com/2019/digital/asia/netflix-india-original-films-shah-rukh-khan-karan-johar-1203189395/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://forbesindia.com/article/real-issue/movies-are-not-a-firstweekend-game-siddharth-roy-kapur/36455/1 |title=Forbes India Magazine – Movies Are Not A First-Weekend Game: Siddharth Roy Kapur |publisher=Forbesindia.com |access-date=22 July 2014}}</ref> | ||
RKF's first [[Streaming media|streaming]] series, the [[Crime fiction|crime thriller]] ''[[Aranyak (TV series)|Aranyak]]'', streamed in 2021 and broke into the Global Top 10 list of non-English Series on Netflix in its first week of launch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raveena Tandon Netflix debut As A Cop With Netflix's Upcoming Thriller Aranyak |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/film-theatre/raveena-tandon-netflix-debut-aranyak/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=24 December 2021 |title='Aranyak' Team Unpacks the Nordic Noir From India That is a Global Hit for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/aranyak-netflix-india-1235142064/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> 2022's [[Rocket Boys (web series)|''Rocket Boys'']], a [[SonyLIV]] original series about the establishment of India's [[Indian space programme|space]] and [[Indian Atomic Energy Commission|atomic programmes]], also attained huge success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2022 |title=Siddharth Roy Kapur is overwhelmed with success of Aranyak and Rocket Boys |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/siddharth-roy-kapur-overwhelmed-success-aranyak-and-rocket-boys-1022409 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> The second season of ''Rocket Boys'' was released in 2023. | RKF's first [[Streaming media|streaming]] series, the [[Crime fiction|crime thriller]] ''[[Aranyak (TV series)|Aranyak]]'', streamed in 2021 and broke into the Global Top 10 list of non-English Series on Netflix in its first week of launch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raveena Tandon Netflix debut As A Cop With Netflix's Upcoming Thriller Aranyak |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/film-theatre/raveena-tandon-netflix-debut-aranyak/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=24 December 2021 |title='Aranyak' Team Unpacks the Nordic Noir From India That is a Global Hit for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news/aranyak-netflix-india-1235142064/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> 2022's [[Rocket Boys (web series)|''Rocket Boys'']], a [[SonyLIV]] original series about the establishment of India's [[Indian space programme|space]] and [[Indian Atomic Energy Commission|atomic programmes]], also attained huge success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 2022 |title=Siddharth Roy Kapur is overwhelmed with success of Aranyak and Rocket Boys |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/siddharth-roy-kapur-overwhelmed-success-aranyak-and-rocket-boys-1022409 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> The second season of ''Rocket Boys'' was released in 2023. | ||
RKF's most recent production, the Gujarati film ''[[Chhello Show|Last Film Show (Chhello Show)]]'', was picked as India's official selection for [[Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Best International Feature Film]] at the [[95th Academy Awards|2023 Academy Awards]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 | RKF's most recent production, the Gujarati film ''[[Chhello Show|Last Film Show (Chhello Show)]]'', was picked as India's official selection for [[Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Best International Feature Film]] at the [[95th Academy Awards|2023 Academy Awards]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 September 2022 |title=Gujarati movie Chhello Show is India’s entry for 2023 Oscars |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/chhello-show-is-india-entry-for-oscars-2023-95-academy-awards-8161851/ |access-date=12 November 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> and made it to the official shortlist for the category, only the fourth Indian film to reach this stage. | ||
Upcoming projects from Roy Kapur Films include the war drama ''Pippa'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=14 August 2020 |title='A Suitable Boy' Star Ishaan Khatter Heads Cast of War Film 'Pippa' |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/ishaan-khatter-suitable-boy-pippa-film-ronnie-screwvala-siddharth-roy-kapur-1234734959/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=4 February 2021 |title=Oscar-Winner A.R. Rahman Boards Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur's 'Pippa' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/ar-rahman-pippa-ronnie-screwvala-siddharth-roy-kapur-1234899183/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> comedies ''Woh Ladki Hai Kahan?''<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2021 |title=Scam 1992 Fame Pratik Gandhi Finds His Lady Love In Taapsee Pannu For |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/taapsee-pannu-pratik-gandhi-to-team-up-for-woh-ladki-hai-kahaan/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2021 |title=Taapsee Pannu teams up with Scam 1992 breakout actor Pratik Gandhi for Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/taapsee-pannu-teams-scam-1992-breakout-actor-pratik-gandhi-woh-ladki-hai-kahaan-620481 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> and ''Bas Karo Aunty!'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022 | Upcoming projects from Roy Kapur Films include the war drama ''Pippa'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=14 August 2020 |title='A Suitable Boy' Star Ishaan Khatter Heads Cast of War Film 'Pippa' |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/ishaan-khatter-suitable-boy-pippa-film-ronnie-screwvala-siddharth-roy-kapur-1234734959/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=4 February 2021 |title=Oscar-Winner A.R. Rahman Boards Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur's 'Pippa' (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/ar-rahman-pippa-ronnie-screwvala-siddharth-roy-kapur-1234899183/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> comedies ''Woh Ladki Hai Kahan?''<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2021 |title=Scam 1992 Fame Pratik Gandhi Finds His Lady Love In Taapsee Pannu For |url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/taapsee-pannu-pratik-gandhi-to-team-up-for-woh-ladki-hai-kahaan/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2021 |title=Taapsee Pannu teams up with Scam 1992 breakout actor Pratik Gandhi for Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/taapsee-pannu-teams-scam-1992-breakout-actor-pratik-gandhi-woh-ladki-hai-kahaan-620481 |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> and ''Bas Karo Aunty!'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2022 |title=Ishwak Singh-Mahima Makwana to star in Bas Karo Aunty: ‘Our film captures the mood and zeitgeist of the nation’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/nitesh-tiwari-ashwiny-iyer-tiwari-announce-production-venture-bas-karo-aunty-7943968/ |access-date=12 November 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> as well as the official series adaptation of [[William Dalrymple (historian)|William Dalrymple]]'s 2019 bestseller ''[[The Anarchy (book)|The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Grater |first=Tom |date=23 June 2020 |title=Historical Epic Bestseller 'The Anarchy', About Rise Of East India Company, Set For Major TV Adaptation With India's Siddharth Roy Kapur |url=https://deadline.com/2020/06/the-anarchy-east-india-company-major-tv-adaptation-siddharth-roy-kapur-1202967122/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=23 June 2020 |title=India's Siddharth Roy Kapur Nabs Rights to William Dalrymple Colonialism Book 'The Anarchy' |url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/william-dalrymple-anarchy-siddharth-roy-kapur-1234646101/ |access-date=10 March 2022 |magazine=Variety}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
His first wife, Aarti Bajaj was his childhood friend. After divorcing her, he married television producer Kavita, whom he divorced in 2011. Kapur married actress [[Vidya Balan]] on 14 December 2012.<ref>{{cite news |title=B'day Special: How Siddharth Roy Kapur Met Vidya Balan |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/bday-special-how-siddharth-roy-kapur-met-vidya-balan-5671087.html |access-date=10 July 2023 |work=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Vidya-Siddharth to tie the knot tomorrow, will he be third time lucky? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/vidya-balans-wedding-ceremony-siddharth-roy-kapur-124184-2012-12-13 |access-date=7 October 2020 |work=India Today |date=13 December 2012 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Famous celebrities who married thrice in their lives - OrissaPOST |url=https://www.orissapost.com/famous-celebrities-who-married-thrice-in-their-lives/ |access-date=7 October 2020 |work=Orissa Post |date=13 November 2019}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
===Producer=== | ===Producer=== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; | ||
|+ Web series | |+ Web series | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Title !! Year !! Platform | ! Title !! Year !! Platform !! Director(s) !! Co-Producers | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Rocket Boys (web series)|''Rocket Boys | | [[Rocket Boys (web series)|''Rocket Boys'']] || 2022-23 || [[Sony LIV]] || Abhay Pannu || [[Emmay Entertainment]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[Aranyak (TV series)|''Aranyak'']] || 2021 || [[Netflix]] || Vinay Waikul || Ramesh Sippy Entertainment | |||
| [[Aranyak (TV series)|''Aranyak'']] || 2021 || [[Netflix]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; | ||
|+ Hindi films | |+ Hindi films | ||
|- | |- | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.livemint.com/2008/12/05233016/Siddharth-Roy-Kapur--The-bios.html Bio at Livemint.com] | * [http://www.livemint.com/2008/12/05233016/Siddharth-Roy-Kapur--The-bios.html Bio at Livemint.com] | ||
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Siddharth Roy Kapur | |
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| File:Siddharth Roy Kapur 1.jpg Roy Kapur in October 2018 | |
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Siddharth Roy Kapur (born 2 August 1974) is an Indian film producer and the founder and managing director of Roy Kapur Films.[1][2] He is the former managing director of The Walt Disney Company India[3] and the former president of the Producers Guild of India in a tenure lasting an unprecedented six consecutive terms (2016–22).[4][5]
Roy Kapur's prolific filmography as a producer has received both commercial success and critical acclaim. He has featured for six consecutive years (2017–2022) on Variety’s annual list of the Top 500 Most Influential People in Global Entertainment,[6] has been part of The Economic Times Top 40 Indian Business Leaders Under 40[7][8] and The Hollywood Reporter Next Generation Asia Inaugural Class of Young Leaders[9] along with numerous other awards in the media and entertainment industry. In 2023, Siddharth was invited to be a member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).[10] He is also a managing trustee of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI)[11] and co-chairman of the CII Media & Entertainment Committee.[12]
Early life and education[edit]
Roy Kapur and Vidya Balan at their wedding ceremony in December 2012
Siddharth Roy Kapur was born in Bombay (present-day Mumbai) on 2 August 1974 to Kumud Roy Kapur and Salome Roy Kapur (née Aaron) who is a former Miss India and renowned dance choreographer. She is the daughter of Sam and Ruby Aaron, who were pioneering teachers of ballroom and Latin American dance forms in India. Roy Kapur is the eldest of three brothers; his younger brothers are the well known actors Kunaal Roy Kapur and Aditya Roy Kapur.[13]
Roy Kapur did his schooling at G.D. Somani Memorial School where he was Head Boy, and went on to study commerce at Sydenham College, where he was Chairperson of the Dramatics Society. After completing his bachelor's degree in commerce, he obtained a master's degree in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), where he was elected Chairperson of the Final Placement Committee.
Career[edit]
Roy Kapur began his career with Procter & Gamble in Mumbai in brand management.[14]
Star TV[edit]
After P&G, he moved to Star TV in the strategic planning division.[14] Following a brief stint in Hong Kong as part of the News Corp Executive Development Program, he moved back to Mumbai to work on the launch marketing of the first season of the landmark TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati on StarPlus.[14] In recognition for the groundbreaking marketing efforts behind the success of the show, he was nominated for the Team News Corp Global Excellence Awards.[14] He then moved to Star TV's Middle East operations, based in Dubai, where he was Regional Marketing Manager for the network. In 2002, Roy Kapur joined the Star headquarters in Hong Kong, as Director (Marketing) and later was promoted to vice president, leading the Central Marketing & Creative Services team across all Asian markets for the Star TV network.[14]
UTV Motion Pictures[edit]
Roy Kapur joined UTV Motion Pictures in Mumbai in 2005, as Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications. He led the marketing efforts responsible for taking Hungama TV to a leadership position in the competitive kids broadcasting space. He then went on to lead the marketing efforts behind multiple pathbreaking films, including the cult BAFTA-nominated blockbuster Rang De Basanti and the sleeper hit Khosla Ka Ghosla, both of which released in 2006 and started a new trend in the way movies were marketed in India.
In January 2008, Roy Kapur took over as CEO of UTV Motion Pictures and after the integration of UTV with The Walt Disney Company India in 2012, he became the managing director of Studios. He led the studio to commercial success and critical acclaim, producing and releasing some of the most important and successful films of the decade, such as Taare Zameen Par, Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Jodhaa Akbar, Fashion, Aamir, A Wednesday!, Dev.D, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Kaminey, Wake Up Sid, Raajneeti, Udaan, Peepli Live, Welcome to Sajjanpur, No One Killed Jessica, Delhi Belly, Paan Singh Tomar, Shahid, Rowdy Rathore, Barfi!, ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, Kai Po Che!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, The Lunchbox and Chennai Express. The films produced under Roy Kapur's leadership won numerous awards including National Awards and Filmfare Awards, establishing UTV Motion Pictures as one of India's most admired and successful studios. Five of the movies that were selected to represent India at the Academy Awards during Roy Kapur's leadership were either produced or released by UTV Motion Pictures.
The Walt Disney Company[edit]
In January 2014, Roy Kapur was promoted to managing director of Disney India, with the responsibility for driving the strategy and growth for the company across broadcasting, movies, consumer products, digital experiences and live entertainment, represented through multiple brands like Disney, UTV, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, ABC, bindass, Indiagames and Hungama TV.
Under Roy Kapur's leadership over three years from 2014 to 2016, Disney emerged as one of India's leading media and entertainment companies, producing and releasing India's highest-grossing movie of all time (Dangal in 2016)[15] and India's then highest-grossing English movie of all time (The Jungle Book in 2016), as well as a host of other successful movies like PK, Kick, 2 States, ABCD 2, Haider, Heropanti, Highway, Khoobsurat and Filmistaan.[16]
Roy Kapur also pioneered a new format of entertainment in the country, producing the first-ever Broadway-scale theatrical show to be mounted in India with a completely local cast and crew, Beauty and the Beast, which opened to huge commercial and critical success in Mumbai and Delhi in 2015.
Roy Kapur Films[edit]
In 2017, Roy Kapur moved on from Disney to set up his own production house, Roy Kapur Films (RKF). RKF's first feature film production, The Sky Is Pink, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, had its Gala Premiere at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.[17] In 2020, the Netflix original film Yeh Ballet, produced by RKF, released to great acclaim.[18][19][20][21]
RKF's first streaming series, the crime thriller Aranyak, streamed in 2021 and broke into the Global Top 10 list of non-English Series on Netflix in its first week of launch.[22][23] 2022's Rocket Boys, a SonyLIV original series about the establishment of India's space and atomic programmes, also attained huge success.[24] The second season of Rocket Boys was released in 2023.
RKF's most recent production, the Gujarati film Last Film Show (Chhello Show), was picked as India's official selection for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards,[25] and made it to the official shortlist for the category, only the fourth Indian film to reach this stage.
Upcoming projects from Roy Kapur Films include the war drama Pippa,[26][27] comedies Woh Ladki Hai Kahan?[28][29] and Bas Karo Aunty!,[30] as well as the official series adaptation of William Dalrymple's 2019 bestseller The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company.[31][32]
Personal life[edit]
His first wife, Aarti Bajaj was his childhood friend. After divorcing her, he married television producer Kavita, whom he divorced in 2011. Kapur married actress Vidya Balan on 14 December 2012.[33][34][35]
Filmography[edit]
Producer[edit]
| Title | Year | Platform | Director(s) | Co-Producers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Boys | 2022-23 | Sony LIV | Abhay Pannu | Emmay Entertainment |
| Aranyak | 2021 | Netflix | Vinay Waikul | Ramesh Sippy Entertainment |
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pippa (Upcoming) | 2023 | |
| Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? (Upcoming) | 2023 | |
| Bas Karo Aunty! (Upcoming) | 2023 | |
| Yeh Ballet | 2020 | |
| The Sky Is Pink | 2019 | |
| Pihu | 2018 | |
| Jagga Jasoos | 2017 | |
| Dangal | 2016 | |
| Mohenjo Daro | 2016 | |
| Fitoor | 2016 | |
| Katti Batti | 2015 | |
| Phantom | 2015 | |
| ABCD 2 | 2015 | |
| Filmistaan | 2014 | |
| Pizza | 2014 | |
| Raja Natwarlal | 2014 | |
| Khoobsurat | 2014 | |
| Haider | 2014 | |
| Shahid | 2013 | |
| Satyagraha: Democracy Under Fire | 2013 | |
| Chennai Express | 2013 | |
| Ghanchakkar | 2013 | |
| Kai Po Che! | 2013 | |
| The Lunchbox | 2013 | Co-producer |
| ABCD: Any Body Can Dance | 2013 | |
| Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana | 2012 | |
| Heroine | 2012 | |
| Barfi! | 2012 | |
| Arjun: The Warrior Prince | 2012 | |
| Rowdy Rathore | 2012 | Co-producer |
| Paan Singh Tomar | 2012 | Co-producer |
| Chillar Party | 2011 | Co-producer |
| Delhi Belly | 2011 | Co-producer |
| Thank You | 2011 | Co-producer |
| 7 Khoon Maaf | 2011 | Co-producer |
| No One Killed Jessica | 2011 | Co-producer |
| Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | 2011 | Co-producer |
| My Friend Pinto | 2011 | Co-producer |
| Guzaarish | 2010 | Co-producer |
| Raajneeti | 2010 | Co-producer |
| Peepli Live | 2010 | Co-producer |
| Udaan | 2010 | Co-producer |
| Chance Pe Dance | 2010 | Co-producer |
| I Hate Luv Storys | 2010 | Co-producer |
| What's Your Raashee? | 2009 | Co-producer |
| Kaminey | 2009 | Co-producer |
| Dev.D | 2009 | Co-producer |
| Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge | 2009 | Co-producer |
| Delhi-6 | 2009 | Co-producer |
| Agyaat | 2009 | Co-producer |
| Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! | 2008 | Co-producer |
| Welcome to Sajjanpur | 2008 | Co-producer |
| A Wednesday! | 2008 | Co-producer |
| Aamir | 2008 | Co-producer |
| Fashion | 2008 | Co-producer |
| Jodhaa Akbar | 2008 | Co-producer |
| Mumbai Meri Jaan | 2008 | Co-producer |
| Goal | 2007 | Associate producer |
| Life in a... Metro | 2007 | Associate producer |
| Hattrick | 2007 | Associate producer |
| Title | Year | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Film Show | 2022 | Gujarati | Shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards |
| Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | 2015 | Tamil | |
| Yatchan | 2015 | Tamil | |
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | 2014 | Tamil | |
| Anjaan | 2014 | Tamil | |
| Sigaram Thodu | 2013 | Tamil | |
| Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | 2013 | Tamil | |
| Settai | 2013 | Tamil | |
| Ivan Veramathiri | 2013 | Tamil | |
| Thaandavam | 2012 | Tamil | |
| Mugamoodi | 2012 | Tamil | |
| Kalakalappu | 2012 | Tamil | |
| Husbands in Goa | 2012 | Malayalam | |
| Grandmaster | 2012 | Malayalam | |
| Vettai | 2012 | Tamil | Co-producer |
| Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | 2012 | Tamil | Co-producer |
| Deiva Thirumagal | 2011 | Tamil | Co-producer |
| Muran | 2011 | Tamil | Co-producer |
| Harishchandrachi Factory | 2009 | Marathi | Co-producer |
| ExTerminators | 2009 | English | Co-producer |
| Poi Solla Porom | 2008 | Tamil | Co-producer |
| Kannamoochi Yenada | 2007 | Tamil | Associate producer |
Awards[edit]
- 2009 – Best film for Jodhaa Akbar at Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards
- 2012 – National Film Award for Best Children's Film for Chillar Party
- 2013 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film for Paan Singh Tomar
- 2013 – Best film for Barfi! at BIG Star Entertainment Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Filmfare Awards, Stardust Awards, IIFA Awards
- 2013 – Screen Award for Best Film for Paan Singh Tomar
- 2013 – Society Young Achievers Awards 2013 in the Business category
- 2014 – The Economic Times – Spencer Stuart '40 under Forty' India's Hottest Business Leaders Award
- 2017 – Best Film for Dangal at Filmfare Awards
- 2022 – Best Series for Rocket Boys at Filmfare OTT Awards
References[edit]
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- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (24 December 2021). "'Aranyak' Team Unpacks the Nordic Noir From India That is a Global Hit for Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
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- ↑ "Gujarati movie Chhello Show is India's entry for 2023 Oscars". The Indian Express. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (14 August 2020). "'A Suitable Boy' Star Ishaan Khatter Heads Cast of War Film 'Pippa'". Variety. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
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