Kunaal Roy Kapur
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Kunaal Roy Kapur is an Indian film actor and director
.
, 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. His paternal grandparents hailed from Lahore
where they own a store, 'Roy Brothers', an anglicized form of Ray
, though their surname was Kapur, Roy too got attached with their surname, over time.
Kunaal started acting in in children's theatre, at the age of 13. He also worked as an assistant photographer under professional photography under photographer-turned-actor Boman Irani
(2000), which aired on Sony TV. He then appeared in a cameo role in the 2007 film, Loins of Punjab Presents
opposite Shabana Azmi
and Ishita Sharma
. He was also seen in Panga Naa Lo.
He is also a theatre director. In 2006 directed a comedy, “The President Is Coming”. He then adapted the play into film, to make his directorial debut with the mockumentary
film, The President Is Coming
(2009), starring Konkona Sen Sharma
and Shernaz Patel
, which opened to mixed reviews , and was declared a "Semi-Hit".
Kunaal Roy Kapur also appeared in 6 episodes of Mumbai Calling
as a "Call Centre Operator". He has also appeared in Aamir Khan Productions
' Delhi Belly alongside Imran Khan
and Vir Das
.
and his younger brother Aditya Roy Kapur
is also an actor, who has appeared in such films as Action Replayy and Guzaarish
. Kunaal is married to Shayonti, an interior designer, the couple has two kids and live in Mumbai.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
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Early life and education
Born in MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, Kunaal Kapur did his schooling from G. D. Somani Memorial School, in Cuffe Parade
Cuffe 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 a drop out from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. His paternal grandparents hailed from Lahore
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
where they own a store, 'Roy Brothers', an anglicized form of Ray
Ray (surname)
Ray is a common surname in India, and in many English-speaking countries.In India, it is an anglicized version of Rai Chowdhary or Roy Chowdhary, also written as Roy...
, though their surname was Kapur, Roy too got attached with their surname, over time.
Kunaal started acting in in children's theatre, at the age of 13. He also worked as an assistant photographer under professional photography under photographer-turned-actor Boman Irani
Boman Irani
Boman Irani is an Indian film and theatre actor and photographer. Irani began his acting career in theatre and moved to film in 2000 at the age of 44 with a role in Josh...
Career
Kapur started his acting career with the Indian soap, Just MohabbatJust 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...
(2000), which aired on Sony TV. He then appeared in a cameo role in the 2007 film, Loins of Punjab Presents
Loins of Punjab Presents
Loins of Punjab Presents is a 2007 Indian film directed by Manish Acharya. It stars Shabana Azmi, Ayesha Dharker and Ajay Naidu. The film marked Manish Acharya's first feature film as a director.-Cast:*Shabana Azmi .... Rrita Kapoor...
opposite Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre. An alumna of the Film and Television Institute of India of Pune, she made her film debut in 1974 and soon became one of the leading actresses of parallel cinema, an Indian New Wave movement known for its serious content and...
and Ishita Sharma
Ishita Sharma
Ishita Sharma is a Indian film actress, who has appeared in Hindi and Tamil films. She is probably best known for her performance in Dil Dosti Etc as Kintu & Dulha Mil Gaya as Samara with Fardeen Khan which was her biggest film of all...
. He was also seen in Panga Naa Lo.
He is also a theatre director. In 2006 directed a comedy, “The President Is Coming”. He then adapted the play into film, to make his directorial debut with the mockumentary
Mockumentary
A mockumentary , is a type of film or television show in which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictitious setting, or to parody the documentary form itself...
film, 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), starring Konkona Sen Sharma
Konkona Sen Sharma
Konkona Sen Sharma is an Indian actress. She is the daughter of actress and filmmaker Aparna Sen. Sharma appears primarily in Indian arthouse and independent films, and her achievements in the genre have established her as one of the leading actresses of contemporary parallel cinema.Making her...
and Shernaz Patel
Shernaz Patel
Shernaz Patel is an Indian film and theatre actor, who works in Hindi and English films, most known for her roles in films like Black and Guzaarish and English language theatre in Mumbai. She made her theatre debut with The Diary Of Anne Frank in 1984...
, which opened to mixed reviews , and was declared a "Semi-Hit".
Kunaal Roy Kapur also appeared in 6 episodes of Mumbai Calling
Mumbai Calling
Mumbai Calling is a British-Indian comedy series, starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, set in the fictional Teknobable call centre in Mumbai. The series was shot on location in India. The pilot first aired on ITV on 30 May 2007...
as a "Call Centre Operator". He has also appeared in 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 alongside Imran Khan
Imran Khan
Imran Khan Niazi is a Pakistani politician and former Pakistani cricketer, playing international cricket for two decades in the late twentieth century. After retiring, he entered politics...
and Vir Das
Vir Das
- Personal life :Vir Saran Das was born in Dehradun and has lived in Africa and studied in Indian Language School in Lagos, Nigeria, Shimla and Delhi. He obtained a Bachelor's degree from Knox College, Illinois in Economics & Theatre with a concentration in performance...
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Personal life
His older brother Siddharth Roy Kapur is the CEO of UTV Motion PicturesUTV Motion Pictures
UTV Motion Pictures Plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of UTV Software Communications Ltd. , based in London media and entertainment production company...
and his younger brother Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur
Aditya Roy Kapur is an Indian 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 , and later gained visibility for his roles in the 2010 films Action Replayy and Guzaarish.-Early life and education:Born in Mumbai,...
is also an actor, who has appeared in such films as 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...
. Kunaal is married to Shayonti, an interior designer, the couple has two kids and live in Mumbai.
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 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... |
Sanjay | TV serial |
| 2008 | Loins of Punjab Presents Loins of Punjab Presents Loins of Punjab Presents is a 2007 Indian film directed by Manish Acharya. It stars Shabana Azmi, Ayesha Dharker and Ajay Naidu. The film marked Manish Acharya's first feature film as a director.-Cast:*Shabana Azmi .... Rrita Kapoor... |
Mr. Raghav White | |
| Mumbai Calling Mumbai Calling Mumbai Calling is a British-Indian comedy series, starring Sanjeev Bhaskar, set in the fictional Teknobable call centre in Mumbai. The series was shot on location in India. The pilot first aired on ITV on 30 May 2007... |
Call Centre Operator | TV sitcom – 6 episodes | |
| 2011 | Delhi Belly | Nitin Beri |
External links
- Filmography at Bollywood HungamaBollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....