Jayant Kripalani
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Jayant Kripalani is an Indian film, television and stage actor, director and trainer. Most known for TV series, like Khandaan, Mr. Ya Mrs and and Ji Mantriji (2003). He also wrote the screenplay for Shyam Benegal
's film, Well Done Abba
(2009).
with a degree in English Literature.
, Grant Kenyon & Eckhardt and as Senior Creative Director with RK Swamy BBDO. He was one of the first small screen stars in India featuring in the 1980s TV serials like Khandan, Mr. Ya Mrs and later in Ji Mantriji (2003), the Indian adaptation of BBC's satirical sitcom, Yes Minister
. He has played character roles in movies like Heat and Dust
(1983) directed by James Ivory
, Rockford and more recently in Bollywood sci-fi thriller Alag
, in the 2008 blockbuster Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
and in 3 Idiots (2009) movie as Interview panel head.
Jayant has directed and produced a number of films for multi nationals and is actively involved with theatre. Jayant has written the scripts for the original Ghar Jamai which was aired in the old TV days of Doordarshan
. And written and produced PC aur Mausi - a mini TV series which explored the prejudices a 'Mausi'(maternal aunt) had with the advent of the 'dreaded' "PC" or Personal Computer in the mid-eighties in India. Amongst his earlier work is an Ed TV programme in which children explored the statement "Why is Water Wet!" in a successful TV format.
Shyam Benegal
Shyam Benegal is a prolific Indian director and screenwriter. With his first four feature films Ankur , Nishant Manthan and Bhumika he created a new genre, which has now come to be called the "middle cinema" in India although he himself has expressed dislike in the term preferring his work to...
's film, Well Done Abba
Well Done Abba
Well Done Abba is a 2010 political satire Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal, starring Boman Irani, Minissha Lamba and Sammir Dattani in pivotal roles. It is the remake of the 2007 Marathi film, Jau Tithe Khau It was based on three short stories: Narsaiyyan Ki Bavdi by Jeelani Bano, Phulwa Ka...
(2009).
Early life and education
He graduated from Jadavpur UniversityJadavpur University
Jadavpur University , is a premier educational and research institution in India.It is located in Kolkata, West Bengal and comprises two campuses - the main campus at Jadavpur and the new campus at Salt Lake...
with a degree in English Literature.
Career
He has worked at JWTJWT
JWT is one of the largest advertising agencies in the United States and the fourth-largest in the world. It is one of the key companies of Sir Martin Sorrell's WPP Group and is headquartered in New York. The global agency is led by Worldwide Chairman and Global CEO Bob Jeffrey who took over the...
, Grant Kenyon & Eckhardt and as Senior Creative Director with RK Swamy BBDO. He was one of the first small screen stars in India featuring in the 1980s TV serials like Khandan, Mr. Ya Mrs and later in Ji Mantriji (2003), the Indian adaptation of BBC's satirical sitcom, Yes Minister
Yes Minister
Yes Minister is a satirical British sitcom written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn that was first transmitted by BBC Television between 1980–1982 and 1984, split over three seven-episode series. The sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, ran from 1986 to 1988. In total there were 38 episodes—of which all but...
. He has played character roles in movies like Heat and Dust
Heat and Dust (film)
Heat and Dust is a 1983 romantic drama film with a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala based upon her novel, Heat and Dust. It was directed by James Ivory and produced by Ismail Merchant...
(1983) directed by James Ivory
James Ivory
James Ivory may refer to:*James Ivory *James Ivory...
, Rockford and more recently in Bollywood sci-fi thriller Alag
Alag
Alag is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Akshay Kapoor and Dia Mirza and directed by Ashu Trikha and produced by Subi Samuel. The film is also known as Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... in some other sites, example IMDB...
, in the 2008 blockbuster Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na is a 2008 Bollywood film, written and directed by Abbas Tyrewala. The film stars Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles...
and in 3 Idiots (2009) movie as Interview panel head.
Jayant has directed and produced a number of films for multi nationals and is actively involved with theatre. Jayant has written the scripts for the original Ghar Jamai which was aired in the old TV days of Doordarshan
DoorDarshan
Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
. And written and produced PC aur Mausi - a mini TV series which explored the prejudices a 'Mausi'(maternal aunt) had with the advent of the 'dreaded' "PC" or Personal Computer in the mid-eighties in India. Amongst his earlier work is an Ed TV programme in which children explored the statement "Why is Water Wet!" in a successful TV format.
Filmography
- Heat and DustHeat and Dust (film)Heat and Dust is a 1983 romantic drama film with a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala based upon her novel, Heat and Dust. It was directed by James Ivory and produced by Ismail Merchant...
(1983), Dr. Gopal - PartyParty (1984 film)Party is a 1984 Hindi film directed by Govind Nihalani. The film boasted an ensemble cast of leading art cinema actors of Parallel Cinema, including Vijaya Mehta, Manohar Singh, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, and Rohini Hattangadi...
(1984) - TrikaalTrikaalTrikal is an Indian movie written and directed by Shyam Benegal, set in Goa during the early 1960s Period. The film starred yester years actress, Leela Naidu, in a comeback role after many decades....
(1985), Francis - SusmanSusman (film)Susman is a 1987 Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film highlighted the struggle of rural handloom weavers in the wake of rapid industrialization.The film was selected for the Indian Panorama at Filmotsav 1987...
(1987) - Pehla Nasha (1993), Deepak's friend
- Rockford (1999), Brother Lawrence
- Chupke Se (2003), Mr. Arya
- AlagAlagAlag is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Akshay Kapoor and Dia Mirza and directed by Ashu Trikha and produced by Subi Samuel. The film is also known as Alag: He Is Different.... He Is Alone... in some other sites, example IMDB...
(2006), Pushkar Rana - Jaane Tu Ya Jaane NaJaane Tu Ya Jaane NaJaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na is a 2008 Bollywood film, written and directed by Abbas Tyrewala. The film stars Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles...
(2008), Aditi's Father - Ru Ba RuRu Ba RuRu Ba Ru is a 2008 Indian drama film directed by the debutant director Arjun Bali. Filmed in Hindi, the film revolves around the relationship between a live-in couple caught amidst their busy professional careers. The film stars actors Randeep Hooda and a relative newcomer Shahana Goswami in the...
(2008), Dilip - 3 Idiots (2009), Interviewer