Ram Kapoor

Actor

Birthday September 1, 1973

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace New Delhi, India

Age 50 years old

Nationality India

Height 1.75 m

#30114 Most Popular

1973

Ram Kapoor (born 1 September 1973) 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 Triple role as Mamaji Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS), Johnny and Balbir in the Bollywood film Humshakals and hosted the reality show Rakhi Ka Swayamwar, based loosely on The Bachelorette.

He won 3 ITA Awards and 3 Indian Telly Awards for best actor.

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 tenth 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.

1997

Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the television serial Nyaay (1997).

1998

He took up three more shows Heena (1998), Sangharsh (1999) and Kavita (2000).

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.

2001

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.

2003

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.

They met on the sets of the show and dated for a while before marrying on Valentines Day in 2003.

They have two children.

2005

In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films like Devaki, Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow and Missed Call.

2006

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.

2010

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.

2011

In 2011, he starred on the TV show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and played the male protagonist Ram Amarnath Kapoor.

The show was an instant success and Kapoor's performance was lauded.

2012

He appeared in Bollywood movies Agent Vinod (2012), Student of the Year (2012) and Humshakals (2014).

Kapoor is married to his Ghar Ek Mandir co-star and actress Gautami Kapoor (née Gadgil).