Aditya Roy Kapur
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Aditya Roy Kapur is an India
n film actor in Hindi films. Starting out as a VJ with Channel V
, he made his film debut with a role in Vipul Shah's film London Dreams (2009), and later gained visibility for his roles in the 2010 films Action Replayy and Guzaarish
.
, Mumbai and subsequently graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, University of Mumbai
.
, where his comic timing and "unique style of hosting" made him a hit, and then made his debut as a Pakistani musician in the 2009 musical London Dreams by Vipul Shah, where he co-starred Ajay Devgan
and Salman Khan
as one of the two brothers, part of Ajay Devgan's band in the movie, along with another VJ, Rannvijay Singh
.
Then starred in the Vipul Shah's next, a 2010 time-traveling comedy Action Replayy, playing Akshay Kumar
and Aishwarya Rai
's adult son who goes back in time to make their marriage a love marriage, his performance in the film caught a critic's eye. He acted again alongside Aishwarya Rai
, in Guzaarish
(2010) directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
, where he played an apprentice magician to Hrithik Roshan
's character. Next, he will be seen as the main lead in Gautham Menon
's Hindi version of his forthcoming trilingual film, opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu
. The film is also simultaneously being shot with actors Nani
(Ram has moved out of movie) and Jiva and should be set for release in 2012.
classes to improve his Hindi accent. According to him he "had no a burning ambition to become an actor," and was content being a VJ, until he was called to audition for London Dreams. During his school years, he wanted to be a cricketer but he quit cricket coaching classes after sixth standard.
His eldest brother Siddharth Roy Kapur is the CEO of UTV Motion Pictures. Another brother, Kunaal Roy Kapur
, is a director and actor, having acted in TV series Just Mohabbat
(1996) and Aamir Khan Productions
’ Delhi Belly, and also directed films, including The President Is Coming
(2009).
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actor in Hindi films. Starting out as a VJ with Channel V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
, he made his film debut with a role in Vipul Shah's film London Dreams (2009), and later gained visibility for his roles in the 2010 films Action Replayy and Guzaarish
Guzaarish
Guzaarish is a 2010 Hindi drama romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles. The film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of SLB Films and UTV Motion Pictures.The first look of Guzaarish was...
.
Early life and education
Born in Mumbai, Aditya did his schooling from G. D. Somani Memorial School, in Cuffe ParadeCuffe Parade
Cuffe Parade is an upmarket neighbourhood in South Mumbai. It is in the southernmost region of the city just north of Navy Nagar. To the north of Cuffe Parade lies Badhwar Park, Ambedkar Nagar the slum area of the Cuffe Parade.-History:...
, Mumbai and subsequently graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, University of Mumbai
University of Mumbai
The University of Mumbai , is a state university located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was known as the University of Bombay until 1996 when the city of Bombay was renamed as Mumbai. The affiliated colleges of the university are spread throughout the city of Mumbai and four coastal districts in...
.
Career
Kapur started his career as a VJ on music channel Channel VChannel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
, where his comic timing and "unique style of hosting" made him a hit, and then made his debut as a Pakistani musician in the 2009 musical London Dreams by Vipul Shah, where he co-starred Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan
Ajay Devgan , born Vishal Veeru Devgan on 2 April 1969, is an Indian film actor, director, and producer.He made his film debut with Phool Aur Kaante in 1991 and received a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance in the film and for which he won a Filmfare Best Debut Award...
and Salman Khan
Salman Khan
Salman Khan is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi with Rekha in a lead role, had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya , for which he won a Filmfare Award for...
as one of the two brothers, part of Ajay Devgan's band in the movie, along with another VJ, Rannvijay Singh
Rannvijay Singh
Ranvijay Singh Singha , is a VJ and Bollywood actor. He was a participant and also the finalist in the first season of MTV Roadies and that lead to him becoming the host for the MTV show, Roadies. He also became a part of the judging panel for MTV Roadies 8 along with Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman....
.
Then starred in the Vipul Shah's next, a 2010 time-traveling comedy Action Replayy, playing Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is an Indian film actor, producer and martial artist who has appeared in over a hundred Hindi films. When he began his acting career in the 1990s, he primarily starred in action films and was particularly known for his appearances in feature films commonly called the "Khiladi series",...
and Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994...
's adult son who goes back in time to make their marriage a love marriage, his performance in the film caught a critic's eye. He acted again alongside Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is an Indian film actress. She worked as a model before starting her acting career, and ultimately won the Miss World pageant in 1994...
, in Guzaarish
Guzaarish
Guzaarish is a 2010 Hindi drama romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles. The film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of SLB Films and UTV Motion Pictures.The first look of Guzaarish was...
(2010) directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is an Indian film director. He is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India...
, where he played an apprentice magician to Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films.After having appeared in films as a child actor in the 1980s, Roshan made his film debut in a leading role in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai for which Roshan earned his Filmfare Awards for Best Actor and Best Male Debut...
's character. Next, he will be seen as the main lead in Gautham Menon
Gautham Menon
Gautham Vasudev Menon is an Indian film director and producer. Mainly working in Tamil cinema, he has also directed Hindi and Telugu films which are remakes of his Tamil films...
's Hindi version of his forthcoming trilingual film, opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is an Indian film actress and model who appears in Telugu and Tamil films. Born to Malayali and Telugu parents, Samantha was brought up in Chennai and pursued a career in modeling during her late teens...
. The film is also simultaneously being shot with actors Nani
Nani (actor)
Nani is an Indian film actor who mainly stars in Telugu films. After his education, he became an assistant director, he worked with Seenu Vylta and Bapu garu before working as a RJ for World Space Satellite in Hyderabad. He got an opportunity to act in an advertisement when he was offered the film...
(Ram has moved out of movie) and Jiva and should be set for release in 2012.
Personal life
Currently he lives in Mumbai. Aditya is not a trained actor, though he has taken dance lessons and also dictionDiction
Diction , in its original, primary meaning, refers to the writer's or the speaker's distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression in a poem or story...
classes to improve his Hindi accent. According to him he "had no a burning ambition to become an actor," and was content being a VJ, until he was called to audition for London Dreams. During his school years, he wanted to be a cricketer but he quit cricket coaching classes after sixth standard.
His eldest brother Siddharth Roy Kapur is the CEO of UTV Motion Pictures. Another brother, Kunaal Roy Kapur
Kunaal Roy Kapur
Kunaal Roy Kapur is an Indian film actor and director.-Early life and education:Born in Mumbai, Kunaal Kapur did his schooling from G. D. Somani Memorial School, in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai and subsequently a drop out from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai...
, is a director and actor, having acted in TV series Just Mohabbat
Just Mohabbat
Just Mohabbat was a Hindi television drama-series that first aired on Sony TV channel in 1996. The series was directed by Tony and Deeya Singh. The story revolved around the life of Jai , a kid who stays in a hostel in Dehradun away from his parents Raj and Maya...
(1996) and Aamir Khan Productions
Aamir Khan Productions
Aamir Khan Productions is an Indian motion picture production and distribution company, based in Mumbai. The company was founded in 2001 by actor Aamir Khan. The company has produced six films so far, all of which five succeeded commercially and critically.B...
’ Delhi Belly, and also directed films, including The President Is Coming
The President Is Coming
The President Is Coming is a 2009 Indian satirical mockumentary film directed by Kunaal Roy Kapur based on his own popular play by the same title which premiered at the Royal Court/Rage Theatre Festival in Mumbai in January 2006...
(2009).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | London Dreams | Wasim Khan |
| 2010 | Action Replayy | Bunty |
| Guzaarish Guzaarish Guzaarish is a 2010 Hindi drama romance film directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai in the lead roles. The film is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of SLB Films and UTV Motion Pictures.The first look of Guzaarish was... |
Omar Siddiqui |
External links
- Filmography at Bollywood HungamaBollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....