Ram Kapoor
Ram Kapoor is an acclaimed and renowned television and film actor. Born on 1st September, 1973, he studied at Scottish High School in Mumbai, and Sherwood College, a boarding school in Nainital. He discovered his talent for acting early in his life and played the lead role in an annual theatrical production at school. He studied acting at the Stanislavski Academy in Los Angeles.
He debuted on television in 1997 with his role in ‘Nyay’, and performed in Heena, Sangharsh, Kavita, and Ghar Ek Mandir. He played five characters in, The Fifty Days of War-Kargil, a play in New Delhi. He played diverse roles in Rishtey, Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Kehta Hai Dil, Awaz – Dil Se Dil Tak, Dhadkan, Bali, Manshaa, Kyunki Saad Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Devaki, and Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki. He made his mark as the lead actor in Kasamh Se, and Basera. Currently, he wins many hearts with his performance as the protagonist of Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. Although, he plans to opt out from the production due to upcoming film projects.
His debut in films was a cameo in Monsoon Wedding, and he quickly found himself in many other films including Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow, Missed Call, Karthik Calling Karthik, Udaan, Love U…Mr. Kalakaar!, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Agent Vinod, Student of the Year, Mai, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Humshakals, and Lakshmi.
He has hosted award ceremonies like Indian Telly Awards, Zee Astitva Awards, and Indian Television Academy Awards, and has hosted reality shows like Rakhi Ka Swayamwar, Swayamwar 2 – Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge, and Welcome – Bazzi Mehman Nawazi Ki. He has contested in reality shows like Kamzor Kadi Kaun, Chalti Ka Naam Antakshari, Khullja Sim Sim, Jodee Kamaal Ki, Kam Ya Zyaada, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Kaun Banega Crorepati.
His fantastic performances have brought him a steady stream of recognition and awards, including Best Onscreen Television Couple (with Prachi Desai), Best Jodi (with Sakshi Tanwar), Best Actor in a Drama Series, and multiple awards for Best Actor, Best Television Actor, and Favourite Television Actor in a Lead Role.
Ram Kapoor is married to Gautami Kapoor, his co-star from Ghar Ek Mandir. The couple have two children, Sia and Aks. He believes acting is like painting, involving a lot of spontaneity and instinct. He prepares well for his roles, and trusts his fellow actors and directors. Besides acting and movies, music is another thing that inspires him. He admires anyone who give 100 percent to what they are doing and who are honest to their profession.
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Ram Kapoor is one of the best known actors in Hindi television serials. He also played character roles in several Hindi movies like Mai, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Lakshmi.
He was born on September 1st, 1973. His parents are Rita Kapoor and Anil Kapoor. His home town is Bombay, India. He has spent his childhood at Sherwood College, a boarding school in Nainital. In this college, during school annual celebrations, as his head captain ordered, he showed his performance as the lead role in Charley's Aunt Production. He came to know that he loves to act when Amir Raza Hussein Kapoor was directing him. After tenth standard, he continued his studies in the Kodaikanal International School. After completion of graduation, he joined an acting academy called Stanislavski, located in Los Angeles, USA.
In 1997, he made his first public appearance with the TV serial, "Naya". Also, he appeared in shows like Heena and Sangharsh. Starting from that time till now, he acted in several fiction shows, reality shows, events and also several Hindi films like Mai, Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Humshakals. For his continued participation in all these, he won the Indian Telly Awards in 2006, 2007 and 2008, Lions Gold Awards and Apsara Awards, among others.
He got married to Gautami Kapoor in 2003. His children are Sia Kapoor, born on 12th June, 2006, and Aks Kapoor, born on 12th January, 2009.
Serials he has acted in: Heena as Dr. Amir in 1998, Sangharsh as Pitambar Tahilyani in 1999,Kavita as Rishi Grover in 2000,Ghar Ek Mandir as Rahul in 2000, Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai as Rajeshwar Agnihotri 2001, Rishtey as Sujoy Chaudary in 2001, Kehta Hai Dil as Jai Singh in 2002, Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak as Vishal in 2003, Dhadkan as Dr. Rajeev Agarwal in 2003,Bali as Prithvi Singh in 2004, Manshaa as Vinay Khanna in 2004, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Shadab in 2005, Devaki as Rahul in 2005, Kasamh Se as Jai Walia in 2006-2009, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Jas Thakral in 2007, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain as Ram Amarnath Kapoor in 2011-14, Sanskaar-Dharohar Apnon Ki as Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / Paddy in 2013.
Movies he has acted in: Karthik 50 Day War-Kargil played 5 different characters in 2000, Monsoon Wedding (Cameo as Shelly) in 2001, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi as Arun Mehta in 2003, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow as Rohan Sehgal in 2005, Missed Call as Vinay Murthi in 2005, Karthik Calling Karthik as Kamath in 2010, Udaan as Jimmy in 2010, Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! as Deshraj Diwan in 2011, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu as Mr Bulani in 2012, Agent Vinod as Abu Nazir in 2012, Student Of The Year as Ashok Nanda in 2012, Mai as Subhash Joshi in 2013, Mere Dad Ki Maruti as Tej Khullar in 2013, Shaadi Ke Side Effects as Ranveer in 2014, Humshakals as Mamaji he played triple role in 2014, Lakshmi as Lakshmi's Advocate in 2014.
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