Ram Kapoor (; 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.
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Kapoor established himself among the leading and highest-paid actors of Hindi television. In 2014, he was placed sixth in Rediff.coms "Top Television Actors" list.
Filmography
Television and web series YearTitleRoleNotes 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 2005Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Shadab 2007–2008 Jas ThakralTriple roleRam KapoorCameo role 2006Kasamh Se Walia Photo role Udai WaliaTriple role 2006–2009 Jai Walia 2009 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Contestant Rakhi Ka Swayamwar Host 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 with Shruti Seth; Holi Special Episode 2013 Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki Parmeshwar Patel Kapoor / PaddyWelcome- 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 2020Abhay 2 Kidnapper, Psycho killer A Suitable Boy Mahesh Kapoor 2022 Human Pratap Munjal Masaba MasabaShekhar Mirza 2023Jubilee Shamsher Singh Walia 2024Khalbali Records Manvender Rai Singh 2025Mistry Armaan Dadabhoy Mistry 2026 Lock Upp 2: Sach Ya Saza ContestantFifth PlaceHunkkaarGovind Ved Prakash
Films +Key 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), Bhairav's younger brother and Rohan and Arjun's paternal uncle 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 Nanda2013 Mai Subhash Joshi Mere Dad Ki Maruti Tej Khullar2014 Shaadi Ke Side Effects Ranveer Malhotra Humshakals Mamaji Kunwar Amar Nath Singh ("KANS"), Johnny and Balbir GuptaTriple role Lakshmi Avinash Words with Gods Om Segment" "God Room" 2015 Kuch Kuch Locha Hai Praveen "PP" Patel2016 Baar Baar Dekho Vinod Kapoor Rough Book Harshvardhan Kapur Santa Banta Pvt Ltd Sonu Sultan 2017 Qaidi Band Naveen Vachani2018Loveyatri Rasik Desai2020Thappad Advocate Pramod GujralBahut Hua Samman Lovely Singh2021The Big Bull Ashok Mirchandani 2023Neeyat Ashish Kapoor aka AK 2024Yudhra Rehman Siddiqui2025Jolly LLB 3 Advocate Vikram Ray Chaudhary
Awards
Year Award Category For the show 2006 Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor(Jury) Kasamh Se Indian Telly Awards Best Actor (Popular) Kasamh SeBest Onscreen Couple (Shared with Prachi Desai) Kasamh Se2011 Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor(Jury) Bade Achhe Lagte Hain2012 Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor(Jury) Bade Achhe Lagte HainIndian Telly AwardsBest Actor (Popular) Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 5th Boroplus Gold Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
See also List of Indian television actors List of Indian film actors List of accolades received by Bade Achhe Lagte Hain
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