Abhinav Kapoor Explained

Abhinav Kapoor
Birth Date:4 July 1984
Birth Place:Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2004–present
Alma Mater:Mithibai College, Mumbai

Abhinav Kapoor (born 4 July 1984)[1] is an Indian television actor.[2] He has appeared in the notable shows Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Internet Wala Love, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 and Ek Aastha Aisi Bhee.[3] [4] [5]

Life and career

Birth and education (1984–2004)

Abhinav Kapoor was born on 4 July 1984 in Bombay (now known as Mumbai), Maharashtra, India.[6] He obtained his formal education from Mithibai College, Mumbai.[7] [8] [9]

Early career (2004–2010)

In 2004, Kapoor ventured into mainstream television as an actor playing the brief cameo role of Aarav Jain in series Jeet.[10] A breakthrough came for Kapoor in 2005, when Balaji Telefilms gave him a break in their iconic long running daily soap opera Kasautii Zindagii Kay.[11] [12] He portrayed Shravan Gupta Basu, the stepson of the main protagonist Anurag Basu (Cezanne Khan).[13] Later, Kapoor teamed up with Balaji to play uncredited roles, which were factually unknown, between 2006 and 2009 in the successful soap operas Karam Apnaa Apnaa, Kkavyanjali and Kahe Naa Kahe.[14] [15] [16]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2004JeetAarav Jain Episodic Role
2005Kasautii Zindagii KayShravan Gupta Basu Recurring Cast
2005–06KkavyanjaliGaurav Recurring Cast
2006–09Karam Apnaa ApnaaSaurabh Supporting Role
2007–08Kahe Naa KaheKinju's elder brother Supporting Role
2008–10Miley Jab Hum TumYashvardhan/Yash Devraj Singh Recurring Cast
2010AdaalatJaidip Sen Episodic Role
2011–13Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna HaiUnknown Recurring Cast
2012Savdhaan IndiaDeveshwar Rao Episodic Role
2014Emotional AtyacharAbhinav Singh Lead
2014–19Box Cricket LeagueHimself Reality Show
2015Dilli Wali Thakur GurlsAman KapoorSupporting Role
2017Ek Aastha Aisi BheeBalwan Agarwal Parallel Lead Role[17]
2018–20Dil Hi Toh HaiAman Verma Parallel Lead Role[18] [19]
2019Internet Wala LovePremal Kumar Supporting Role[20] [21]
2020Dating SiyapaaBodybuilder Boyfriend Lead
2021Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2Vikrant Arora Supporting Role

Notes and References

  1. News: Exclusive - Abhinav Kapoor on his birthday wish this year: I wish to get blessed with lots of work, being on set is what feeds my soul - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  2. News: Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 EXCLUSIVE: Abhinav Kapoor on his character & co stars Disha Parmar, Nakuul Mehta . PINKVILLA . 8 September 2021 . en.
  3. News: I feel fortunate to be working during these challenging times, says Abhinav Kapoor, who has joined the cast of Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  4. News: If a person says he wants to play only lead roles then his career will be short-lived: Abhinav Kapoor - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  5. News: Abhinav Kapoor shares how it was to shoot wedding track with Alefia Kapadia . The Times of India.
  6. News: Being an actor is not easy, but I will never dissuade anyone from getting into the profession: Abhinav Kapoor - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  7. Web site: Abhinav Kapoor is happy to play a role that inspires friendship goals. The Economic Times - The Times of India.
  8. Web site: Abhinav Kapoor and Cezanne Khan reunite in Sony TV's Mahasangam Saptah of 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2′ and 'Appnapan… Badalte Rishton Ka Bandhan'. Odisha Diary.
  9. News: Abhinav Kapoor wraps up shooting for Ekta Kapoor's show . Mid-day . 20 January 2019 . en.
  10. News: Team . Tellychakkar . EXCLUSIVE! Abhinav Kapoor shares his excitement of working with Ekta Kapoor for the 8th time, talks about Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2's comparisons and his character on the show . Tellychakkar.com . en.
  11. News: TV actor Abhinav Kapoor reveals why he prefers outdoor activities to burn calories . Hindustan Times . 20 February 2019 . en.
  12. News: Kaasauti Zindagi Kay Actor Abhinav Kapoor Wishes To Open A Pet Cafe . Koimoi . 24 February 2020.
  13. News: Abhinav Kapoor: I suffered from depression for two years - Times of India . The Times of India . en.
  14. News: Hungama . Bollywood . EXCLUSIVE: "Bade Acche Lagte Hain shows a softer side that men possess but isn't spoken about often" – Abhinav Kapoor : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama . 12 September 2021 . en.
  15. News: Abhinav wraps up shooting for Ekta Kapoor's show . TheQuint . 19 January 2019 . en.
  16. News: Team . Tellychakkar . EXCLUSIVE! Dil Hi Toh Hai actor Abhinav Kapoor LOCKED for Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 2? . Tellychakkar.com . en.
  17. News: Abhinav Kapoor to play a happy character in Ek Aastha Aisi Bhi . The Indian Express . 20 February 2017 . en.
  18. News: DelhiDecember 3 . Indo-Asian News Service New . Get ready for Dil Hi Toh Hai Season 2, Abhinav Kapoor kick-starts shooting . India Today . en.
  19. News: Abhinav Kapoor Feels Fortunate To Be A Part Of Dil Hi Toh Hai . Koimoi . 19 June 2018.
  20. News: EXCLUSIVE! Dil Hi Toh Hai actor Abhinav Kapoor to play peacemaker for Shivin-Tunisha in Internet Waala Love . Bollywood Life . 19 December 2018 . en.
  21. Web site: Abhinav Kapoor juggling between two TV shows. 8 January 2019. www.bizasialive.com.