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 ''

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'' and the character of Ram Kapoor in ''

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''. He played triple role Mamaji Kunwar Amar Nath Singh (KANS), Johnny and Balbir in the

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film '' Humshakals'' and hosted the reality show ''

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'', based loosely on '' The Bachelorette''. He won 3

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and 3

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for best actor.

Early life and education

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 ''

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'' 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

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in the United States with the intention of joining

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to study

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but joined a

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-based acting academy in Los Angeles.

Career

Kapoor made his onscreen debut with the

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serial ''

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'' (1997). He took up three more shows '' Heena'' (1998), ''Sangharsh'' (1999) and ''

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'' (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

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as a tribute to the heroes of the

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. Ram played five characters. In 2001, Kapoor acted in '' Rishtey'', in the serial '' Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai'' and made a cameo appearance in

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's acclaimed film '' Monsoon Wedding''. He went on to appear in films like '' Dhadkan'' (2003) and '' Awaz - Dil Se Dil Tak'', followed by ''

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'' and ''Bali'' (2004), a

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in which he played Prithvi Singh. In 2005, Kapoor's was seen in films like ''Devaki'', '' Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow'' and ''

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''. In 2006, he starred in the show ''

'' in the role of ''Jai Udai Walia''. Kapoor was then seen in the soap opera '' Basera'' and participated in two reality shows: ''

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'' as a participant and ''

'' as the host. Kapoor appeared in minor roles in two films in 2010. The first was the commercially successful ''

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'', 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

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. In 2011, he starred on the TV show ''

'' and played the male protagonist ''Ram Amarnath Kapoor''. The show was an instant success and Kapoor's performance was lauded. He appeared in

movies '' Agent Vinod'' (2012), ''

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'' (2012) and '' Humshakals'' (2014).

Personal life

Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor at 11th Indian Television Academy Awards

Kapoor is married to his ''Ghar Ek Mandir'' costar and actress

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(née Gadgil). They met on the sets of the show and dated for a while before marrying on

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in 2003. They have two children.

Filmography

Television

Fiction shows

Reality shows

Films

Awards

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kapoor, Ram 1973 births Living people Indian male television actors Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors from Mumbai Punjabi people Indian male soap opera actors Use dmy dates from January 2013 People from Jalandhar