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Rajat Kapoor
Active Hindi Cinema (Bollywood), Independent Cinema, Theater & OTT Streaming
- FromNew Delhi, India
- Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age65 years
- Active1987–Present
- Updated
Rajat Kapoor – Biography
Rajat Kapoor – Full Information
- Full Name: Rajat Kapoor
- Popular Name: Rajat Kapoor
- Nickname: Rajat
- Profession: Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter, Theater Artist
- Known For: Acclaimed performances in films like Dil Chahta Hai, Monsoon Wedding, Kapoor & Sons, and Drishyam, as well as directing critically acclaimed independent films like Raghu Romeo, Mithya, and Ankhon Dekhi.
- Date of Birth: February 11, 1961
- Age: 65 years
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Hometown: Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Director / Parallel & Mainstream Cinema Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper / Gray
Family
- Father: Name Not Publicly Available
- Mother: Name Not Publicly Available
- Siblings: Rajneesh Kapoor (Brother – Stand-up Comedian)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Meenal Agarwal (m. 1996 – Production Designer & Photographer)
- Children: Rabia Kapoor (Daughter), Vivan Kapoor (Son)
Education
- School: Local School in Delhi
- College: Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
- Qualification: Graduate from FTII (Specialized in Film Direction and Cinema Studies)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1989 | Feature film acting debut in Parallel Cinema classic Khayal Gatha |
| 1997 | Full-length directorial debut with suspense feature Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One |
| 2001 | Mainstream breakout acting role as Mahesh (Preity Zinta’s uncle) in Dil Chahta Hai |
| 2001 | Gained international acclaim playing Tej Puri in Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding |
| 2003 | Directed National Award-winning cult independent film Raghu Romeo |
| 2007 | Featured as Vinay Pathak’s co-star in the smash-hit comedy film Bheja Fry |
| 2008 | Directed and starred in the critically praised noir comedy Mithya |
| 2014 | Directed and co-starred in the multi-award-winning drama Ankhon Dekhi |
| 2015 | Acclaimed role as Avinash Kapoor in the blockbuster drama Kapoor & Sons |
| 2022 | Played Director General of Police Mahesh Deshmukh in the hit thriller Drishyam 2 |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 1995 | National Film Award | Best Short Fiction Film | Hypothesis | Won |
| 2003 | National Film Award | Best Feature Film in Hindi | Raghu Romeo | Won |
| 2008 | Osian’s Cinefan Festival | Best Actor | Siddharth: The Prisoner | Won |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Story | Ankhon Dekhi | Won |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Ankhon Dekhi | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Story | Ankhon Dekhi | Nominated |
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About Rajat Kapoor
Is Rajat Kapoor an actor or a director?
He is both a highly versatile actor and an acclaimed director, known for directing independent hits like Raghu Romeo, Mithya, and Ankhon Dekhi while acting in mainstream films.
Which role brought Rajat Kapoor into mainstream recognition?
He achieved widespread recognition for his roles in Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Monsoon Wedding (2001), and Bheja Fry (2007).
Which National Film Awards has Rajat Kapoor won?
He won National Film Awards for his short film Hypothesis and for directing the Hindi feature film Raghu Romeo.
Where did Rajat Kapoor study filmmaking?
He studied theater with the Chingari theater group in Delhi before earning a formal degree from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
Who is Rajat Kapoor married to?
He has been married to production designer and photographer Meenal Agarwal since 1996.
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