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In 2019 Kapoor entered web space and acted in the web series ''The Raikar Case'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kunal-karan-kapoor-the-raikar-case-tv-industry-lockdown-6356818/|title=Kunal Karan Kapoor: On TV people don't experiment, they bank on what works|date=16 April 2020}}</ref> a family mystery thriller. This series was released on OTT platform VootSelect{{Cn|date=November 2021}} on 9 April 2020. He played Mohit Naik Raikar. The second season of ''The Raikar Case''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/kunal-karan-kapoors-emotional-bond-with-ashvini-bhave|title=Kunal Karan Kapoor's emotional bond with Ashvini Bhave|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> is said to be in the pipeline. |
In 2019 Kapoor entered web space and acted in the web series ''The Raikar Case'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kunal-karan-kapoor-the-raikar-case-tv-industry-lockdown-6356818/|title=Kunal Karan Kapoor: On TV people don't experiment, they bank on what works|date=16 April 2020}}</ref> a family mystery thriller. This series was released on OTT platform VootSelect{{Cn|date=November 2021}} on 9 April 2020. He played Mohit Naik Raikar. The second season of ''The Raikar Case''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/kunal-karan-kapoors-emotional-bond-with-ashvini-bhave|title=Kunal Karan Kapoor's emotional bond with Ashvini Bhave|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> is said to be in the pipeline. |
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He also played the parallel lead role of Siddharth Ganju in Sunshine Production's ''[[Ziddi Dil Maane Na]]''<ref>{{Cite news|date=26 July 2021|title=Shaleen Malhotra, Kunal Karan Kapoor-starrer Ziddi Dil Maane Na trailer out. Watch|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/shaleen-malhotra-kunal-karan-kapoor-starrer-ziddi-dil-maane-na-trailer-out-watch-1832856-2021-07-26|access-date=18 September 2021|work=India Today|language=en}}</ref> on [[Sony SAB]]. |
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===Television=== |
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Revision as of 08:24, 27 May 2022
Kunal Karan Kapoor | |
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 Kunal Karan Kapoor | |
| Born | 22 August 1982[1] |
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| Years active | 2004—Present |
Kunal Karan Kapoor (born 22 August 1982) is an Indian actor who made his debut in 2004 with Remix as Varun. His first success came with Left Right Left where he was seen as Cadet Yadhuvansh Sahni / Yudi.
His breakthrough came with the lead role in the successful show Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha, he received praises for portraying Mohan Bhatnagar. Kunal then went onto play lead roles in Doli Armaanon Ki (as Shaurya Ishaan Sinha) and Woh Apna Sa (as Krishna Shikhawat)
He made his web debut in 2020, with The Raikar Case playing Mohit Naik Raikar.[2] He is currently seen in Ziddi Dil Maane Na as Siddharth Ganju.
Debut and early career (2004-2011)
In 2004, Kapoor debuted in his first TV serial, Remix,[3] which aired on channel Star One. His next serial was Left Right Left for Sab TV in 2006. It was around this time that he changed his screen name to avoid any confusion with film actor Kunal Kapoor. He added his father's name, Karan, as a middle name.[4]
In 2008 he appeared as Monty in the serial Meet Mila De Rabba for Sony Entertainment Television, and in 2009 he played Sukhi Singh in Maayka for Zee Anmol. Then in 2009, he portrayed Angad Yadav, a negativve character in Star Plus' Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya. His performance in this serial received good reviews. In 2010 he played Amrik Singh in the Colors TV serial Rishton Se Badi Pratha.
Breakthrough and further success (2012-2018)
At the end of 2011, he got a lead role in the Colors TV serial Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha. Kapoor had auditioned for the production house some time earlier and Sudhir Sharma of Sunshine Productions saw that audition tape. He felt that Kapoor was best suited to play the male lead opposite stage actress Aakanksha Singh. The serial started airing on 9 January 2012. Kapoor played the role of rustic, carefree, righteous reporter Mohan Bhatnagar. His performance was applauded by TV industry professionals, the media and viewers. His role was later termed 'iconic' and the serial was called a cult show.
On 14 January 2013, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha returned for a second season by public demand.[5] On 4 May 2013 Kapoor won the award for Best Male Actor in a Lead Role at the 2013 Indian Telly Awards for his performance as Mohan Bhatnagar.
In 2015 Kapoor appeared in Doli Armaano Ki as Shaurya Urmi Sinha, owner and editor of a newspaper.[citation needed] He had worked with the production house before on Maan ki awaaz Pratigya and Rishton Se Badi Pratha. In 2018 he appeared as corrupt police inspector Krishna Shekhawat in Zee TV's serial Woh Apna Sa.
Established actor (2019-present)
In 2019 Kapoor entered web space and acted in the web series The Raikar Case,[6] a family mystery thriller. This series was released on OTT platform VootSelect[citation needed] on 9 April 2020. He played Mohit Naik Raikar. The second season of The Raikar Case[7] is said to be in the pipeline.
He also played the parallel lead role of Siddharth Ganju in Sunshine Production's Ziddi Dil Maane Na[8] on Sony SAB.
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Around 1994 | Rajani | Master Kunal Kapoor | Doordarshan | Child Role |
| 2004-2006 | Remix | Varun | Star One | Lead role |
| 2006- 2008 | Left Right Left | Cadet Yadhuvansh Sahni / Yudi | SAB TV | Lead Role |
| 2008-2009 | Meet Mila De Rabba | Monty | Sony | - |
| 2007-2009 | Maayka | Sukhi Singh | Zee TV | - |
| 2009-20012 | Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya | Angad Yadav | Star Plus | Villain Role |
| 2010 - 2011 | Rishton Se Badi Pratha | Amrik Singh | Colors TV | - |
| 2012 - 2013 | Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha | Mohan Bhatnagar / Monu / Vasu Rajvardhan | Colors TV | Main Lead Role |
| 2015 | Doli Armaanon Ki | Shaurya Ishaan Sinha | Zee TV | Lead Role |
| 2018 | Woh Apna Sa | Krishna Shikhawat / Krish | Zee TV | Lead Role |
| 2021- present | Ziddi Dil Maane Na | Siddharth Ganju | Sony SAB | Lead Role |
Web series
| Year | Web series | Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Raikar Case | Mohit Naik Raikar | Bodhitree Multimedia & VootSelect |
Short films
| Year | Show | Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bhindi | Voice over | 8th Wonder Production |
Television ads
| Year | Advertisement | Role | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ab khush khabri ghar baithe | Deaf and mute | Pregakem |
Music videos
| Year | Bengali music video | Role | Co-Star | Lyrics & Singers | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Adda | Subhash | Ritabhari Chakraborty | Swanand Kirkire, Anupam Roy and Bengali band Chandrabindu |
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Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a lead role | Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha | Won |
References
- ^ Keshri, Shweta (22 August 2017). "Happy Birthday, Kunal Karan Kapoor: These performances of the actor stole our hearts". India Today.
- ^ "Voot Select series".
- ^ "12 years of 'Remix': This is what the cast is upto now". The Times of India. 2 November 2016.
- ^ "Kunal Karan Kapoor: Lesser known facts". The Times of India. 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Returning with a bang - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
- ^ "Kunal Karan Kapoor: On TV people don't experiment, they bank on what works". 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Kunal Karan Kapoor's emotional bond with Ashvini Bhave". Telangana Today.
- ^ "Shaleen Malhotra, Kunal Karan Kapoor-starrer Ziddi Dil Maane Na trailer out. Watch". India Today. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
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