Kunal Karan Kapoor

Kunal Karan Kapoor was originally born Kunal Kapoor, but added his father's name Karan later on due to the fact that he happened to share the same name as a Bollywood actor.The first time that Kunal Karan Kapoor found himself immersed in the world of cinema was when he watched Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park as a boy. He instantly knew that he wanted to be a director and decided that acting might help him achieve his dream. His struggle began at the age of thirteen as he would head to RK Studios after school and stand at the gates.In an interview, Kunal Karan Kapoor revealed: "The watchman would ask me what exactly I was trying to do. I would revert that one day I would become an actor. Then he would open the gates and let me enter."Kunal Karan Kapoor's very first screen appearance was as a child artist in the popular Indian show called Rajani. He described it as being "quite an insight into this whole world at that age, but I had to give it up because of 10th, and studies were more important at that point."Kunal Karan Kapoor was cast as the stuttering nerd Varun in Remix on the popular TV channel Star One November 2004.The first step in establishing his acting career had been taken. It opened up other doors for him in the Indian TV industry. Kunal Karan Kapoor was cast in a variety of Indian shows in the skin of distinctive characters that became popular because of his versatile performances. However, it was not until he was cast as Mohan Bhatnagar in the superhit show Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha on the TV channel Colors that he was truly recognised for his skills as an actor. The character became iconic through his nuanced portrayal of it. His hard work and dedication gained him the Indian Telly Award in the category of Best Actor in year 2013.Kunal Karan Kapoor is an artist who understands the very nuances of every one of his characters. He understands how to portray them in a raw, yet sensitive way that draws in even the most skeptic viewer. Hide

I don't think about a role as positive or negative. If I can play it convincingly, then I feel satis Show more I don't think about a role as positive or negative. If I can play it convincingly, then I feel satisfied as an actor. Hide

Picture sometimes says something that connects with people. Connection, that is what it is all about Show more Picture sometimes says something that connects with people. Connection, that is what it is all about in the end. Hide

What I love is the span between 'Action' and 'Cut'. What I do in that span is what I love about my j Show more What I love is the span between 'Action' and 'Cut'. What I do in that span is what I love about my job. Hide

Once in a while, somebody comes along, takes a risk and makes something new. If it works, it does wo Show more Once in a while, somebody comes along, takes a risk and makes something new. If it works, it does wonders for everyone. Hide

It is a mix of a lot of things. It comes from the comfort level between the team, how much freedom y Show more It is a mix of a lot of things. It comes from the comfort level between the team, how much freedom you get. The feeling, memory, or imagination you draw from at a given moment. It depends on your understanding of what is written. On your innate drive to give your best. Hide

All the beauty in the world, all the happiness, all the enlightenments and all the greatness is all Show more All the beauty in the world, all the happiness, all the enlightenments and all the greatness is all just packed in your suitcase. Hide

Travel is not about escaping life, but for life not to escape you. You find a part of yourself and l Show more Travel is not about escaping life, but for life not to escape you. You find a part of yourself and leave a part of yourself there. Hide

Water is like my playground. I'll discover an isolated beach and let myself go in - Kinda my thing. Water is like my playground. I'll discover an isolated beach and let myself go in - Kinda my thing.

Often I step out for dinner alone but a book by my side and I carry with myself a world other than m Show more Often I step out for dinner alone but a book by my side and I carry with myself a world other than my own, unseen and secret amongst the clanging of spoons and forks on plates. There's a book in every room in my house even the washroom. It's not just reading but solace in the presence of pages. Hide

The ability to be emotive comes from within...it's innate. The ability to be emotive comes from within...it's innate.

Every character is a different job, a different responsibility and more than anything else - a diffe Show more Every character is a different job, a different responsibility and more than anything else - a different mindset. Hide

Different things drive me at different points in time. Hopes, the things you envision, and even thin Show more Different things drive me at different points in time. Hopes, the things you envision, and even things that pull you down. Hide

Kunal Karan Kapoor's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (1)

The Raikar Case - Season 1 [Sub: Eng]