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{{ | {{Short description|Indian actor (b. 1973)}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name | | name = Ram Kapoor | ||
| image | | image = Ram Kapoor in 2017.jpg | ||
| caption | | caption = Kapoor in 2017 | ||
| birth_name | | birth_name = Ram Anil Kapoor | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth-date and age|1 September 1973}}<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/ram-kapoor/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #RamKapoor and on his life.|access-date=15 August 2014|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011190923/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/ram-kapoor/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Jalandhar]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]], India | ||
| nationality | | nationality = | ||
| occupation | | occupation = [[Actor]] | ||
| known for | | known for = {{plainlist| | ||
*''[[Manshaa]]'' | *''[[Manshaa]]'' | ||
*''[[Kasamh Se]]'' | *''[[Kasamh Se]]'' | ||
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*''[[Humshakals]]'' | *''[[Humshakals]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
| years_active = 1997–present | | years_active = 1997–present | ||
| spouse | | spouse = {{marriage|[[Gautami Kapoor]]|2003}} | ||
| children | | children = | ||
| signature | | signature = | ||
| website = | |||
| website | | parents = Rita Kapoor (mother)<br/>Anil Kapoor (father) | ||
| parents | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Ram Kapoor''' ({{IPA-hns|raːm kəpuːr|}}; born | '''Ram Kapoor''' ({{IPA-hns|raːm kəpuːr|}}; born 1 September 1973)<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> is an Indian actor who works in films and television serials. He gained popularity portraying Jai Walia in the television series ''[[Kasamh Se]]'' and the character of Ram Kapoor in ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]''. 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]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/5118/ram-kapoor-host-rakhi-ka.html|title=Ram Kapoor to host 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'|date=29 May 2009|website=deccanherald.com|access-date=23 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223160825/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/5118/ram-kapoor-host-rakhi-ka.html|archive-date=23 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> based loosely on ''[[The Bachelorette (American TV series)|The Bachelorette]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/is-rakhi-ka-swayamvar-a-spinoff-of-the-bachelorette/28904|title=Is Rakhi Ka Swayamvar a spinoff of The Bachelorette?|date=31 July 2009|website=businessofcinema.com|access-date=23 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224213551/http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/is-rakhi-ka-swayamvar-a-spinoff-of-the-bachelorette/28904|archive-date=24 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
He won 3 [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]] and 3 [[Indian Telly Awards]] for best actor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koimoi.com/actor/ram-kapoor/|title=Ram Kapoor Archives|website=Koimoi|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921171512/https://www.koimoi.com/actor/ram-kapoor/|archive-date=21 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | He won 3 [[Indian Television Academy Awards|ITA Awards]] and 3 [[Indian Telly Awards]] for best actor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.koimoi.com/actor/ram-kapoor/|title=Ram Kapoor Archives|website=Koimoi|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921171512/https://www.koimoi.com/actor/ram-kapoor/|archive-date=21 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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He spent his formative years at the [[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. | He spent his formative years at the [[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 [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] to study filmmaking but joined a [[Konstantin Stanislavski|Stanislavski]]-based acting academy in Los Angeles.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> | 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 [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]] to study [[filmmaking]] but joined a [[Konstantin Stanislavski|Stanislavski]]-based acting academy in Los Angeles.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the [[television]] serial ''[[Nyaay]]'' (1997).<ref name=RK>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/actor/ram.htm|title='Method acting is about feeling the emotion' : Ram Kapoor|date=29 March 2006|access-date=12 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528021944/http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/actor/ram.htm|archive-date=28 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He took up three more shows ''[[Heena (TV series)|Heena]]'' (1998), ''Sangharsh'' (1999) and ''[[Balaji Telefilms|Kavita]]'' (2000).<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/><ref name=RK/> | Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the [[television]] serial ''[[Nyaay]]'' (1997).<ref name=RK>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/actor/ram.htm|title='Method acting is about feeling the emotion' : Ram Kapoor|date=29 March 2006|access-date=12 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528021944/http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/actor/ram.htm|archive-date=28 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He took up three more shows ''[[Heena (TV series)|Heena]]'' (1998), ''Sangharsh'' (1999) and ''[[Balaji Telefilms|Kavita]]'' (2000).<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/><ref name=RK/> | ||
In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family drama ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]''.<ref name=RK/> Kapoor worked with Amir Raza Hussein once again in the play ''The Fifty Days of War | In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family drama ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]''.<ref name=RK/> 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.<ref name=Kar>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/613359.stm|title=Kargil's theatre of war|publisher=BBC News|access-date=12 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915175344/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/613359.stm|archive-date=15 September 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
In 2001, Kapoor acted in ''[[Rishtey (TV series)|Rishtey]]'', in the serial ''[[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai]]'' and made a cameo appearance in [[Mira Nair]]'s acclaimed film ''[[Monsoon Wedding]]''.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> | In 2001, Kapoor acted in ''[[Rishtey (TV series)|Rishtey]]'', in the serial ''[[Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai]]'' and made a cameo appearance in [[Mira Nair]]'s acclaimed film ''[[Monsoon Wedding]]''.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> | ||
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.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> | He went on to appear in films like ''[[Dhadkan (TV series)|Dhadkan]]'' (2003) and ''[[Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak]]'', followed by ''[[Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi]]'' and ''Bali'' (2004), a [[telefilm]] in which he played Prithvi Singh.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> | ||
In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films like ''Devaki'',<ref name=dev>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/12687/index.html|title=Hindi Movie List | In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films like ''Devaki'',<ref name=dev>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/12687/index.html|title=Hindi Movie List – Latest Bollywood Movies – New Hindi Movies – Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|access-date=12 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515125853/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/12687/index.html|archive-date=15 May 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow]]''<ref name=kynt>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0461258/|title=Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow|date=9 December 2005|publisher=IMDb|access-date=1 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915175336/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0461258/|archive-date=15 September 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[Missed Call (film)|Missed Call]]''.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/> | ||
In 2006, he starred in the show ''[[Kasamh Se]]'' in the role of ''Jai Udai Walia''. | In 2006, he starred in the show ''[[Kasamh Se]]'' in the role of ''Jai Udai Walia''. | ||
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[[File:Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor at 11th Indian Television Academy Awards.jpg|thumb|right|Kapoor with his wife, [[Gautami Kapoor]]]] | [[File:Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor at 11th Indian Television Academy Awards.jpg|thumb|right|Kapoor with his wife, [[Gautami Kapoor]]]] | ||
Kapoor is married to his '' | 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-ram-kapoor-10-interesting-unknown-facts-about-the-bade-achhe-lagte-hai-actor-4823295/|title=Happy Birthday Ram Kapoor: 10 interesting, unknown facts about the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor|date=1 September 2017|website=indianexpress.com|access-date=23 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171223160657/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/happy-birthday-ram-kapoor-10-interesting-unknown-facts-about-the-bade-achhe-lagte-hai-actor-4823295/|archive-date=23 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Television == | == Television == | ||
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| 1998 | | 1998 | ||
| ''[[Heena (TV series)|Heena]]'' | | ''[[Heena (TV series)|Heena]]'' | ||
| Dr. | | Dr. Amir | ||
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| 2000-2002 | | 2000-2002 | ||
| ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]'' | | ''[[Ghar Ek Mandir (TV series)|Ghar Ek Mandir]]'' | ||
| Rahul | | Advocate Rahul, | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Rishtey (TV series)|Rishtey]]'' | | ''[[Rishtey (TV series)|Rishtey]]'' | ||
| Sujoy Chaudary | | Sujoy Chaudary; Uma's husband | ||
| | | Episode 101 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2002 | | 2002 | ||
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| rowspan=2| 2003 | | rowspan=2| 2003 | ||
| ''[[Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak]]'' | | ''[[Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak]]'' | ||
| Vishal | | ACP Vishal Kapoor / DCP Vishal Kapoor | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=2| 2004 | | rowspan=2| 2004 | ||
| '' | | ''Bali'' | ||
| Prithvi Singh | | Prithvi Singh | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Manshaa]]'' | | ''[[Manshaa]]'' | ||
| Vinay Kishore Khanna | | Vinay Kishore Khanna | ||
| Dead (Episode 1 | | Dead (Episode 1 – 44; Died in Episode number 44) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2005 | |||
| ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' | | ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' | ||
| Shadab | | Shadab | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2006-2009 | | 2006-2009 | ||
| ''[[Kasamh Se]]'' | | ''[[Kasamh Se]]'' | ||
| Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia | | Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia; | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2007-2008 | | 2007-2008 | ||
| ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' | | ''[[Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi]]'' | ||
| Jas Thakral | | Jas Thakral; Juhi's husband | ||
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| 2011-2014 | | 2011-2014 | ||
| ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]'' | | ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]'' | ||
|rowspan="2"| Ram Amarnath Kapoor | |rowspan="2"| Ram Amarnath Kapoor; | ||
| Crossover Episodes with ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]'' on | | Crossover Episodes with ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]'' on 4 and 5 December 2012 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2012 | | 2012 | ||
| ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]'' | | ''[[Kya Huaa Tera Vaada]]'' | ||
| Crossover Episodes with ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]'' on | | Crossover Episodes with ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]'' on 4 and 5 December 2012 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2013 | | 2013 | ||
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| 2015 | | 2015 | ||
| ''[[Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane]]'' | | ''[[Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane]]'' | ||
| Ram Ahuja; | | Ram Ahuja; | ||
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| 2017–present | | 2017–present | ||
| ''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]'' | | ''[[Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat]]'' | ||
| Karan Khanna (KK) | | Karan Khanna (KK) | ||
| [[Web series]] ([[ALT Balaji]]) | | Debut [[Web series]] ([[ALT Balaji]]) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2017 | | 2017 | ||
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|rowspan=2| 2020 | |rowspan=2| 2020 | ||
|''[[Abhay (TV series)|Abhay 2]]'' | |''[[Abhay (TV series)|Abhay 2]]'' | ||
| Kidnapper | | Kidnapper | ||
| [[Web series]] ([[ZEE5]]) | | [[Web series]] ([[ZEE5]]) (Dead – Bomb blast) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[A Suitable Boy (TV series)|A Suitable Boy]]'' | |''[[A Suitable Boy (TV series)|A Suitable Boy]]'' | ||
|Mahesh Kapoor (State Minister of Revenue) | | Mahesh Kapoor (State Minister of Revenue) | ||
|[[BBC One]] | | [[BBC One]] and [[Netflix]] | ||
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| 2022 | |||
| Human | |||
| Pratap Munjal | |||
| [[Web series]] | |||
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|} | |} | ||
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| rowspan=2| 2009 | | rowspan=2| 2009 | ||
| ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' | | ''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' | ||
| Contestant<ref name=jhalak>{{cite web|url=http://www.jeetegakaun.in/jhalak_dikhhla_jaa_3/ram_kapoor/|title=Participated in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa | | Contestant<ref name=jhalak>{{cite web|url=http://www.jeetegakaun.in/jhalak_dikhhla_jaa_3/ram_kapoor/|title=Participated in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa|access-date=11 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227035915/http://www.jeetegakaun.in/jhalak_dikhhla_jaa_3/ram_kapoor/|archive-date=27 February 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Rakhi Ka Swayamwar]]'' | | ''[[Rakhi Ka Swayamwar]]'' | ||
| Host<ref name=Rak>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtvimagine.com/rakhi/index.php|title=Hosted Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | | Host<ref name=Rak>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtvimagine.com/rakhi/index.php|title=Hosted Rakhi Ka Swayamwar|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418202707/http://www.ndtvimagine.com/rakhi/index.php|archivedate=2009-04-18}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2010 | | 2010 | ||
| ''Swayamwar 2 | | ''Swayamwar 2 – Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge'' | ||
| Host | | Host | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2012 | | 2012 | ||
| ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati#Season 6|Kaun Banega Crorepati 6]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/ram-kapoor-sakshi-tanwar-and-amruta-mukherjee-pihu-kbc|title=Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar and Amrita Mukherjee (Pihu) in KBC 6|access-date=28 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121201025337/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/ram-kapoor-sakshi-tanwar-and-amruta-mukherjee-pihu-kbc|archive-date=1 December 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati#Season 6|Kaun Banega Crorepati 6]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/ram-kapoor-sakshi-tanwar-and-amruta-mukherjee-pihu-kbc|title=Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar and Amrita Mukherjee (Pihu) in KBC 6|access-date=28 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121201025337/http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/ram-kapoor-sakshi-tanwar-and-amruta-mukherjee-pihu-kbc|archive-date=1 December 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| Guest participant (along with [[Sakshi Tanwar]]); to promote [[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]] | | Guest participant (along with [[Sakshi Tanwar]]); to promote ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=2| 2013 | | rowspan=2| 2013 | ||
| ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati#Season7|Kaun Banega Crorepati 7]]'' | | ''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati#Season7|Kaun Banega Crorepati 7]]'' | ||
| Guest participant (along with | | Guest participant (along with Sakshi Tanwar and [[Amrita Mukherjee]]); to promote ''[[Bade Achhe Lagte Hain]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki]]'' | |''[[Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki]]'' | ||
| Host | | Host | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan= | | rowspan=3| 2014 | ||
|''[[Comedy Nights with Kapil]]'' | |''[[Comedy Nights with Kapil]]'' | ||
| Promotion for [[Humshakals]] along with [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]], [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Ritesh Deshmukh]], [[Esha Gupta]] | | Promotion for ''[[Humshakals]]'' along with [[Sajid Khan (director)|Sajid Khan]], [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Ritesh Deshmukh]], [[Esha Gupta]] and [[Tamannaah]] | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Dance India Dance Li'l Masters]]'' | |||
| Promotion for ''Humshakals'' along with Esha Gupta and Tamannaah | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Mission Sapne]]'' | |''[[Mission Sapne]]'' | ||
| Ram Kapoor Taxi Driver. May | | Ram Kapoor Taxi Driver. Sunday, 18 May 2014 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=2| 2018 | | rowspan=2| 2018 | ||
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|} | |} | ||
== | == Filmography == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|+Key | |+Key | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|rowspan= | |rowspan=4| 2005 | ||
| ''[[Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow]]'' | | ''[[Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow]]'' | ||
| Rohan Sehgal | | Rohan Sehgal | ||
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| Behind the Mirror (film)|Behind the Mirror | | Behind the Mirror (film)|Behind the Mirror | ||
| Grandfather | | Grandfather | ||
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| ''[[Devaki (2005 film) | Devaki]]'' | |||
| Rahul | |||
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| ''[[Golmaal Returns]]'' | | ''[[Golmaal Returns]]'' | ||
| Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia | | Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia | ||
| | | Cameo Appearance | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rowspan=2| 2010 | |rowspan=2| 2010 | ||
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|rowspan=3| 2012 | |rowspan=3| 2012 | ||
| ''[[Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu]]'' | | ''[[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 | | Mr. D.K. Bulani, a friend of Rahul's father, who tries to help Rahul overcome his low self-esteem | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'' | | ''[[Agent Vinod (2012 film)|Agent Vinod]]'' | ||
| Abu Sayed | | Abu Sayed Nazer | ||
| Dead | | Dead | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Student Of The Year]]'' | | ''[[Student Of The Year]]'' | ||
| Ashok Nanda, Gayatri's husband | | Ashok Nanda, Gayatri's husband, Rohan's father | ||
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|rowspan=4|2014 | |rowspan=4|2014 | ||
| ''[[Shaadi Ke Side Effects]]'' | | ''[[Shaadi Ke Side Effects]]'' | ||
| Ranveer Malhotra | | Ranveer Malhotra, Aanchal's husband | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Humshakals]]'' | | ''[[Humshakals]]'' | ||
| Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS) | | Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS) aka Mamaji / Johnny / Balbir | ||
| | | Triple role | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Lakshmi (2014 film)|Lakshmi]]'' | | ''[[Lakshmi (2014 film)|Lakshmi]]'' | ||
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| 2015 | | 2015 | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:16, 23 June 2022
Ram Kapoor | |
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Born | Ram Anil Kapoor 1 September 1973 (age 51)[1] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1997–present |
Known for | |
Spouse(s) | ( m. 2003) |
Parent(s) | Rita Kapoor (mother) Anil Kapoor (father) |
Ram Kapoor ([raːm kəpuːr]; born 1 September 1973)[1] is an Indian actor who works in films and television serials. He gained popularity portraying Jai Walia in the television series Kasamh Se and the character of Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. 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,[2] based loosely on The Bachelorette.[3]
He won 3 ITA Awards and 3 Indian Telly Awards for best actor.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
He spent his formative years at the 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[edit]
Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the television serial Nyaay (1997).[5] He took up three more shows Heena (1998), Sangharsh (1999) and Kavita (2000).[1][5]
In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family drama Ghar Ek Mandir.[5] 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.[6]
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,[7] Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow[8] 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 (2012) and Humshakals (2014).
Personal life[edit]

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.[9]
Television[edit]
Fiction shows[edit]
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Heena | Dr. Amir | |
1999 | Sangharsh | Pitambar Tahilyani | |
Nyaay | Gaurav Makija | ||
2000 | Kavita | Rishi Grover | |
2000-2002 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Advocate Rahul, | |
2001 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Rajeshwar Agnihotri | |
Rishtey | Sujoy Chaudary; Uma's husband | 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 | Dead (Episode 1 – 44; Died in Episode number 44) | |
2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Shadab | |
2006-2009 | Kasamh Se | Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia; | |
2007-2008 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Jas Thakral; Juhi's husband | |
2009 | Basera | Keshubhai Sanghvi | |
2011-2014 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Amarnath Kapoor; | Crossover Episodes with Kya Huaa Tera Vaada on 4 and 5 December 2012 |
2012 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Crossover Episodes with Bade Achhe Lagte Hain on 4 and 5 December 2012 | |
2013 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / Paddy | Guest Appearance |
2015 | Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane | Ram Ahuja; | |
2016 | Tamanna | Avinash Arora | |
2017–present | Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat | Karan Khanna (KK) | Debut Web series (ALT Balaji) |
2017 | Tyohaar Ki Thaali | Ram Kapoor | Along with Sakshi Tanwar. Episode number 9. Diwali Special Episode. |
2020 | Abhay 2 | Kidnapper | Web series (ZEE5) (Dead – Bomb blast) |
A Suitable Boy | Mahesh Kapoor (State Minister of Revenue) | BBC One and Netflix | |
2022 | Human | Pratap Munjal | Web series |
Reality shows[edit]
Year | Title | Role |
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2002 | Kamzor Kadi Kaun | Guest contestant |
Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari | Guest contestant | |
2003 | Khullja Sim Sim | Guest contestant |
2006 | Jodee Kamaal Ki | Guest contestant |
Kam Ya Zyaada | Contestant | |
2007 | Koffee with Karan | Along with Ekta Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Hiten Tejwani |
2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Contestant[10] |
Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | Host[11] | |
2010 | Swayamwar 2 – Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge | Host |
2012 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 6[12] | Guest participant (along with Sakshi Tanwar); to promote Bade Achhe Lagte Hain |
2013 | Kaun Banega Crorepati 7 | Guest participant (along with Sakshi Tanwar and Amrita Mukherjee); to promote Bade Achhe Lagte Hain |
Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki | Host | |
2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Promotion for Humshakals along with Sajid Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Ritesh Deshmukh, Esha Gupta and Tamannaah |
Dance India Dance Li'l Masters | Promotion for Humshakals along with Esha Gupta and Tamannaah | |
Mission Sapne | Ram Kapoor Taxi Driver. Sunday, 18 May 2014 | |
2018 | Zindagi Ki Crossroads | Host |
Comedy High School | Various Characters |
Filmography[edit]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 | Jai Udai Walia / Udai Walia | Cameo Appearance |
2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kamath Sir | |
Udaan | Jimmy Singh | ||
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 | 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 Malhotra, Aanchal's husband | |
Humshakals | Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS) aka Mamaji / Johnny / Balbir | Triple role | |
Lakshmi | Avinash, Lakshmi's Advocate | ||
Words with Gods | Om | Segment "God Room" | |
2015 | Kuch Kuch Locha Hai[13][14] | Praveen Patel (P.P.) | |
2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Vinod Kapoor, Diya's father | |
Rough Book | Harshvardhan Kapur | ||
Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Sonu Sultan | ||
2017 | Qaidi Band | Naveen Vachani | |
2018 | Loveyatri | Rasik Desai, Susu's uncle (Mamaji) | |
2020 | Thappad | Advocate Pramod Gujral | |
Bahut Hua Samman | Lovely Singh | ||
2021 | The Big Bull | Ashok Mirchandani, Hemant's lawyer, based on Ram Jethmalani | Disney+ Hotstar film |
2022 | ![]() |
Awards[edit]

See also[edit]
- List of Indian television actors
- List of Indian film actors
- List of accolades received by Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 "Exclusive biography of #RamKapoor and on his life". Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor to host 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'". deccanherald.com. 29 May 2009. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ↑ "Is Rakhi Ka Swayamvar a spinoff of The Bachelorette?". businessofcinema.com. 31 July 2009. Archived from the original on 24 December 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor Archives". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "'Method acting is about feeling the emotion' : Ram Kapoor". 29 March 2006. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
- ↑ "Kargil's theatre of war". BBC News. Archived from the original on 15 September 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood. "Hindi Movie List – Latest Bollywood Movies – New Hindi Movies – Bollywood Hungama". Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
- ↑ "Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow". IMDb. 9 December 2005. Archived from the original on 15 September 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Ram Kapoor: 10 interesting, unknown facts about the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor". indianexpress.com. 1 September 2017. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ↑ "Participated in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa". Archived from the original on 27 February 2010. Retrieved 11 November 2009.
- ↑ "Hosted Rakhi Ka Swayamwar". Archived from the original on 18 April 2009.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor, Sakshi Tanwar and Amrita Mukherjee (Pihu) in KBC 6". Archived from the original on 1 December 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
- ↑ "Kuch Kuch Locha Hai Between Sunny Leone And Ram Kapoor". 1 December 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ "Sunny Leone-Ram Kapoor display their comic side in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai – Times of India ►". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 December 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ↑ "Best Actor Critics choice". Archived from the original on 2 October 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
- ↑ Indian Telly Awards (Website). "Best Actor, Indian Telly Awards". Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor & Sakshi Tanwar wins top honours at the 11th Television Academy Awards". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor wins Best Actor at 12th Academy Awards". Archived from the original on 21 October 2013.
- ↑ Baddhan, Raj (31 May 2012). "Indian Telly Awards 2012: Winners". BizAsia | Media, Entertainment, Showbiz, Events and Music. Archived from the original on 3 June 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ↑ "5th Boroplus Gold Awards 2012 Winners List-Bollywood, Entertainment, Featured – India News Portal". indiascanner.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2017.