Omkar Kapoor
Omkar Kapoor | |
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| Born | 31 October 1986 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor • Model |
| Years active | 1996-2002 2015-present |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
Omkar Kapoor is a Bollywood movie actor. He began his performing career as a child artist and worked in films like Judwaa, Hero No.1 and Judaai. He made his Bollywood debut as a supporting actor with his movie Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2.
Early life and career
Kapoor has started his career with Masoom, where he has received immense popularity as a child artist and become the most favourite child artist of that time. Later, he got a chance to work with several big stars of the Indian film industry, like Govinda, Anil Kapoor, Urmila Matondkar, Salman Khan and Sridevi.[1][2]
Omkar Kapoor had also assisted Bollywood directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Farah Khan and Ahmed Khan, but he really wanted to be an actor and hence gave many auditions, of which he bagged Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2.[3] In 2017, Kapoor starred as Mithilesh Chaturvedi in the web film U, Me Aur Ghar alongside Simran Kaur Mundi.[4] In 2018, he starred as Ankush Patel aka Maggie in the Viu original series Kaushiki. [5]
In 2019, he starred as Varun Kumar Pandey in the comedy film Jhootha Kahin Ka.[6] Kapoor starred as Purva in the Zee5 web series Bhootpurva.[7] He also played the supporting role in web series Bhram. In 2020, Kapoor played the role of Neel in the Zee5 short film Forbidden Love: Arranged Marriage.[8] In 2021, Kapoor starred as Dr. Abhijit Verma in the MX Player web series alongside Sandeepa Dhar, which was directed by Vikram Bhatt.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Masoom | Kishan | |
| 1996 | Ek Ladki Pyari Pyari | ||
| 1996 | Chaahat | Vicky | |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Rinku | |
| 1997 | Judwaa | as younger Raja | |
| 1997 | Judaai | Romi (Kajal and Raaj's son) | |
| 1997 | Ghoonghat | ||
| 1998 | Sham Ghansham | ||
| 1999 | International Khiladi | Young Devraj | |
| 2000 | Mela | Gopal | |
| 2000 | Aaj Ka Nanha Farishta | Suraj | |
| 2000 | Ek Ajooba | Bakiya | |
| 2002 | Dil Churaya Apne | ||
| 2015 | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | Tarun | |
| 2017 | U, Me Aur Ghar[10] | Mithilesh Chaturvedi | |
| 2019 | Jhootha Kahin Ka | Varun Kumar Pandey |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Siyaasat | Mahabat Khan | 2 Episodes |
| 2018 | Kaushiki | Ankush Patel aka Maggie | 13 Episodes |
| 2019 | Bhootpurva | Purva | 10 Episodes |
| 2019 | Bhram | Aarav Khanna | 8 Episodes |
| 2020 | Forbidden Love: Arranged Marriage | Neel | 1 Episode |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Co-starring |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Makhmali"[11] | Ana Ilmi |
| 2021 | "Tauba Tauba"[12] | Sidhika Sharma |
| 2021 | "Sau Sau Wari Khat Likhe"[13] | Sidhika Sharma |
Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Apsara Awards | Best Debut Actor | Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 | Nominated |
References
- ^ India-West, R.M. VIJAYAKAR, Special to. "Child Actor Omkar Kapoor Grows Up, Makes Comeback in 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2'". indiawest.com. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "News91". Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
- ^ "Popular child actor Omkar Kapoor is nervous for his dream debut". Deccan Chronicle. October 2015. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ^ You Me Or Ghar 1080p, retrieved 15 April 2021
- ^ Sumer Singh Case Files: Kaushiki Season 1 Review: An average fast-paced thriller, retrieved 15 April 2021
- ^ Entertainment, Quint (3 July 2019). "'Jhootha Kahin Ka' Trailer: Rishi Kapoor Caught in a Web of Lies". TheQuint. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "ZEE5 'Bhoot Purva' Review: It is the zany comedy streaming audiences are waiting for". The Digital Hash. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Arranged Marriage, Forbidden Love". GQ India. 14 September 2020. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
- ^ "Here's Why We Are Pumped For The Release Of Vikram Bhatt's Thrilling Murder Mystery 'Bisaat'". www.mensxp.com. 17 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ^ "Web Talkies launches India's first web-based feature film 'U Me Aur Ghar'". Archived from the original on 28 June 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
- ^ Makhmali Full Video Song Arpita Chakraborty Feat. Omkar Kapoor, Ana Ilmi | Latest Video Song 2020, retrieved 15 April 2021
- ^ Tauba Tauba - Omkar Kapoor & Khushbu| Anand Raaj Anand | Zee Music Originals | main nahi pyaar karda, retrieved 15 April 2021
- ^ Sau Sau Wari Khat Likhe - Omkar, Sidhika & Khushbu |Goldie S, Srishti B|Kausar J|Zee Music Originals, retrieved 15 April 2021
