Ram Kapoor
Ram Kapoor | |
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 Kapoor in 2017 | |
| Born | 1 September 1973 |
| Other name | Jai |
| Education | Kodaikanal International School Sherwood College, Nainital |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Ram Kapoor ([raːm kəpuːr]; born 1 September 1973) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi-language films and television. One of the highest-paid television actors in India, he is known for portraying Jai Walia in Kasamh Se and Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. He is a recipient of several awards including three ITA Awards and three Indian Telly Awards.
Career
Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the television serial Nyaay (1999). He took up three more shows Heena (1998), Sangharsh (1999) and Kavita (2000).
In 2000, Kapoor acted in popular family drama Ghar Ek Mandir. 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. Kapoor played five characters.
In 2001, Kapoor acted in Rishtey, in the serial Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai and made a cameo appearance in Mira Nair's film Monsoon Wedding.
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. In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films like Devaki, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow and Missed Call.
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.
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.
In 2011, he starred on the TV show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and played the male protagonist Ram Amarnath Kapoor. He appeared in Bollywood movies Agent Vinod (2012), Student of the Year (2012) and Humshakals (2014).
Personal life
Kapoor met actress Gautami Gadgil in 2000 on the set of Ghar Ek Mandir. After dating for two years, the couple got married on 14 February 2003. They are parents to two children. He is an ethnic Punjabi Hindu.
Media image
Kapoor established himself among the leading and highest-paid actors of Hindi television. In 2014, he was placed sixth in Rediff.com's "Top Television Actors" list.
Filmography
Television and Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heena | Dr. Amir | Debut on Television |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | Pitambar Tahilyani | |
| Nyaay | Gaurav Makija | ||
| 2000 | Kavita | Rishi Grover | |
| 2000–2001 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Advocate Rahul: Gopal and Gayatri's younger son; Rajesh and Prem's younger brother; Archana's elder brother; Aanchal's husband; Mala's ex–boyfriend | |
| 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, Psychologist | ||
| 2004 | Bali | Prithvi Singh | |
| Manshaa | Vinay Kishore Khanna, Kishore and Asha's son; Vijay's brother; Manshaa's husband | Dead | |
| 2005 | Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi | Shadab | |
| 2007–2008 | Jas Thakral | Triple role | |
| Ram Kapoor | Cameo role | ||
| 2006 | Kasamh Se | Walia; Udai's father and Jai, Jigyasa and Nachiket's grandfather (photo) | Photo role |
| Udai Walia; Walia's son; Jai, Jigyasa and Nachiket's father (photo) | Triple role | ||
| 2006–2009 | Jai Walia; Udai's son; Walia's grandson; Jigyasa's brother; Nachiket's half-brother; A Ruthless Businessman; Bani's husband; Meera's ex-husband; Veer, Krishna, Atharva, Ganga; Jr. Krishan, Jr. Atharva and Vicky's father | ||
| 2006 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Ram Kapoor (Himself) | Along with Gautami Kapoor, Prachi Desai, Ashwini Kalsekar, Kishwer Merchant, Naman Shaw, Pawan Shankar and Manoj Kumar |
| 2007 | Koffee with Karan | Along with Hiten Tejwani, Ronit Roy, Ekta Kapoor. Season 2; Episode 16 | |
| 2009 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa | Contestant; Eliminated 5th; Season 9 | |
| Rakhi Ka Swayamwar | Ram Kapoor (Himself) | Host | |
| Basera | Keshubhai Sanghvi | ||
| 2010 | Swayamwar 2 – Rahul Dhulaniya Lejaayenge | Ram Kapoor (Himself) | Host |
| 2011–2014 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | Ram Amarnath Kapoor; A Ruthless Businessman; Amarnath and Krishna's son; Dadi's grandson; Vikram, Neha and Rajat's friend; Sudhir and Shipra's son-in-law; Priya's husband; Kartik and Ayesha's brother-in-law; Pihu (Peehu), Myra and Pari's father | |
| 2012 | Kya Huaa Tera Vaada | Guest Appearance | |
| Kahani Comedy Circus Ki | Ram Kapoor (Himself). Guest Host along with Shruti Seth; Holi Special Episode | ||
| 2013 | Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki | Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / Paddy | |
| Welcome- Bazzi mehman nawazi ki | Ram Kapoor (Himself) | Host | |
| 2014 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Himself. Promotion for Hindi Film Humshakals | Episode No. 84 and 85. Along with Sajid Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Riteish Deshmukh, Esha Gupta and Tamannaah Bhatia |
| 2015 | Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane | Ram Ahuja; Anandita's widower; Disha and Aarav's father; Ayan's client | |
| 2016 | Tamanna | Avinash Arora | |
| 2017–2019 | Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat | Karan "KK" Khanna; A superstar, Radhika's ex-husband; Tipsy's husband; Trisha and Priya's biological's father | Debut Webseries |
| 2017 | Tyohaar Ki Thaali | Ram Kapoor (Himself) | Episode 9. Along with Sakshi Tanwar |
| 2018 | 10 Ka Dum | Along with Ronit Roy, Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain | |
| Zindagi Ki Crossroads | Host | ||
| Comedy High School | Various | ||
| 2020 | Abhay 2 | Kidnapper, Psycho killer | Dead; bomb blast |
| A Suitable Boy | Mahesh Kapoor (State Minister of Revenue), Maan's father | ||
| 2022 | Human | Pratap Munjal | |
| Masaba Masaba | Shekhar Mirza | ||
| 2023 | Jubilee | Shamsher Singh Walia | |
| 2024 | Khalbali Records | Manvender Rai Singh | |
| 2025 | Mistry | Armaan Dadabhoy Mistry | |
| 2026 | Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Saza | Contestant | Eliminated; Fifth place |
| Hunkkaar | Govind Ved Prakash, Baapji's defense lawyer |
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Shelly | Debut Film |
| 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 | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Kamath Sir | |
| Udaan | Jimmy Singh (Chhotu), Bhairav's younger brother and Rohan and Arjun's paternal uncle | ||
| 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-esteem | |
| Agent Vinod | Abu Sayed Nazer | ||
| Student of the Year | Ashok Nanda; Gayatri's husband; Ro'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 | Mamaji Kunwar Amar Nath Singh ("KANS"), Johnny and Balbir Gupta | Triple role | |
| Lakshmi | Avinash, Lakshmi's Advocate | ||
| Words with Gods | Om | Segment" "God Room" | |
| 2015 | Kuch Kuch Locha Hai | Praveen "PP" Patel | |
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | Vinod Kapoor; Divya'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; Vikram's lawyer | |
| Bahut Hua Samman | Lovely Singh | ||
| 2021 | The Big Bull | Ashok Mirchandani; Hemant's lawyer | Based on Ram Jethmalani |
| 2023 | Neeyat | Ashish Kapoor aka AK | |
| 2024 | Yudhra | Rehman Siddiqui; Nikhat's father and Yudhra's mentor | |
| 2025 | Jolly LLB 3 | Advocate Vikram Ray Chaudhary |
Awards
See also
References
- 1 2 "Ronit Roy to Ram Kapoor, 10 highest-paid Indian TV actors who charge a hefty amount per episode". GQ India. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 21 August 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- 1 2 "11 television stars who earn more than Bollywood actors per month!". The Indian Express. 18 September 2016. Archived from the original on 25 September 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2018.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor to host 'Rakhi Ka Swayamvar'". deccanherald.com. 29 May 2009. Archived from the original on 23 December 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ↑ "When Gautami And Ram Kapoor's Love Story Began On The Sets Of Ghar Ek Mandir". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ↑ "Kargil's theatre of war". BBC News. Archived from the original on 15 September 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
- ↑ "Then and now: Ram Kapoor's journey from Heena to A Suitable Boy". Mid-day. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor: TV Shows, Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ↑ "Ram Kapoor: I don't see myself doing television, I can't relate to it anymore". The Times of India. 15 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood. "Hindi Movie List – Latest Bollywood Movies – New Hindi Movies – Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 15 May 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
- ↑ "Kasamh Se stars Ram Kapoor and Prachi Desai finally reunite; the former says, "Still looking like the little baby I knew 18-years ago"". The Times of India. 21 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
- ↑ Chakraverty, Unmana. "Gautami and Ram Kapoor's love story, from on-screen siblings to real-life love". www.msn.com. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Ram Kapoor: 10 interesting, unknown facts about the Bade Achhe Lagte Hain actor". Indian Express. 1 September 2017.
- ↑ "Television's Top 10 Actors". Rediff. 8 July 2014. Archived from the original on 11 September 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ↑ "Hosted Rakhi Ka Swayamwar". Archived from the original on 18 April 2009.
- ↑ "Masaba Masaba S2 Review: Masaba Gupta and Neena Gupta's Series Amps Up the Glamour, Drama, Chaos". News18. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ↑ "Sunny Leone-Ram Kapoor display their comic side in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai – Times of India ►". The Times of India. 30 November 2014. 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.
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