Ram Kapoor | |
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 Kapoor in 2017 | |
| Born | (1973-09-01)1 September 1973 (age 52) |
| Other names | Jai |
| Alma mater | Kodaikanal International School Sherwood College,Nainital |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Ram Kapoor ([raːmkəpuːr]; born 1 September 1973) is anIndian actor who primarily works inHindi films and television. One of the highest paid television actors in India,[1][2] he is known for portraying Jai Walia inKasamh Se and Ram Kapoor inBade Achhe Lagte Hain. He is a recipient of several awards including threeITA Awards and threeIndian Telly Awards.[3]
Kapoor made his onscreen debut with thetelevision serialNyaay (1999). He took up three more showsHeena (1998),Sangharsh (1999) andKavita (2000).
In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family dramaGhar Ek Mandir[4]. Kapoor worked withAmir Raza Hussein once again in the playThe Fifty Days of War – Kargil which ran for 10 days inNew Delhi as a tribute to the heroes of theKargil War. Kapoor played five characters.[5]
In 2001, Kapoor acted inRishtey[6], in the serialKabhi Aaye Na Judaai[7] and made a cameo appearance inMira Nair's filmMonsoon Wedding.[8]
He went on to appear in films likeDhadkan (2003) andAwaz - Dil Se Dil Tak, followed byHazaaron Khwaishein Aisi andBali (2004), atelefilm in which he played Prithvi Singh. In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films likeDevaki,[9]Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow andMissed Call.
In 2006, he starred in the showKasamh Se in the role ofJai Udai Walia[10]. Kapoor was then seen in the soap operaBasera and participated in two reality shows:Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a participant andRakhi Ka Swayamwar as the host.
Kapoor appeared in minor roles in two films in 2010. The first was the commercially successfulKarthik 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 byAnurag Kashyap.
In 2011, he starred on the TV showBade Achhe Lagte Hain and played the male protagonist Ram Amarnath Kapoor. He appeared inBollywood moviesAgent Vinod (2012),Student of the Year (2012) andHumshakals (2014).
Kapoor met actressGautami Gadgil in 2000 on the set ofGhar Ek Mandir.[11] After dating for two years, the couple got married on 14 February 2003. They are parents to two children.[12] He is an ethnicPunjabi Hindu.
Kapoor established himself among the leading and highest-paid actors of Hindi television.[1][2] In 2014, he was placed sixth inRediff.com's "Top Television Actors" list.[13]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heena | Dr. Amir | |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | Pitambar Tahilyani | |
| Nyaay | Gaurav Makija | ||
| 2000 | Kavita | Rishi Grover | |
| 2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Advocate Rahul | |
| 2001 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | Rajeshwar Agnihotri | |
| Rishtey | Sujoy Chaudary | Episodic role | |
| 2002 | Kehta Hai Dil | Jai Singh | |
| 2003 | Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak | ACP Vishal Kapoor / DCP Vishal Kapoor | |
| Dhadkan | Dr. Rajeev Agarwal | ||
| 2004 | Bali | Prithvi Singh | |
| Manshaa | Vinay Kishore Khanna | Dead | |
| 2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Shadab | |
| 2007–2008 | Jas Thakral | Triple role[a] | |
| Ram Kapoor | Cameo role | ||
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Walia | Photo role |
| Udai Walia | Triple role[a] | ||
| 2006–2009 | Jai Walia | ||
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Contestant | |
| Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | Host[14] | ||
| Basera | Keshubhai Sanghvi | ||
| 2010 | Swayamwar 2 – Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge | Host | |
| 2011–2014 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Amarnath Kapoor | |
| 2012 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Guest appearance | |
| Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Guest Host along withShruti Seth; Holi Special Episode | ||
| 2013 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / Paddy | |
| Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki | Host | ||
| 2015 | Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane | Ram Ahuja | |
| 2016 | Tamanna | Avinash Arora | |
| 2017–2019 | Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat | Karan "KK" Khanna | |
| 2017 | Tyohaar Ki Thaali | Himself | Episode 9 |
| 2018 | Zindagi Ki Crossroads | Host | |
| Comedy High School | Various | ||
| 2020 | Abhay 2 | Kidnapper, Psycho killer | |
| A Suitable Boy | Mahesh Kapoor | ||
| 2022 | Human | Pratap Munjal | |
| Masaba Masaba | Shekhar Mirza | [15] | |
| 2023 | Jubilee | Shamsher Singh Walia | |
| 2024 | Khalbali Records | Manvender Rai Singh | |
| 2025 | Mistry | Armaan Dadabhoy Mistry |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Walia | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kamath Sir | |
| Udaan | Jimmy Singh (Chhotu) | ||
| 2011 | Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! | Deshraj Diwan | |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Mr. D.K. Bulani | |
| Agent Vinod | Abu Sayed Nazer | ||
| Student of the Year | Ashok Nanda | ||
| 2013 | Mai | Subhash Joshi | |
| Mere Dad Ki Maruti | Tej Khullar | ||
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Ranveer Malhotra | |
| Humshakals | Mamaji Kunwar Amar Nath Singh ("KANS"), Johnny and Balbir Gupta | Triple role[b] | |
| Lakshmi | Avinash | ||
| Words with Gods | Om | Segment" "God Room" | |
| 2015 | Kuch Kuch Locha Hai[16] | Praveen "PP" Patel | |
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Vinod Kapoor | |
| Rough Book | Harshvardhan Kapur | ||
| Santa Banta Pvt Ltd | Sonu Sultan | ||
| 2017 | Qaidi Band | Naveen Vachani | |
| 2018 | Loveyatri | Rasik Desai | |
| 2020 | Thappad | Advocate Pramod Gujral | |
| Bahut Hua Samman | Lovely Singh | ||
| 2021 | The Big Bull | Ashok Mirchandani | |
| 2023 | Neeyat | Ashish Kapoor aka AK | |
| 2024 | Yudhra | Rehman Siddiqui | |
| 2025 | Jolly LLB 3 | Advocate Vikram Ray Chaudhary |
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