Abhishek Kapoor

Writer

Date of birth:

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Spouse:

Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui

(10 Dec 2021)

Director, Writer

Kedarnath

(7 Dec 2018)

Director, Writer

Rock On!! 2

(11 Nov 2016)

Writer

Fitoor

(12 Feb 2016)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Kai Po Che!

(22 Feb 2013)

Dialogue, Director, Screenplay, Writer

Rock On!!

(29 Aug 2008)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Aryan - Unbreakable

(15 Dec 2006)

Director, Writer

Shikaar

(2000)

Actor

Abhishek Kapoor

Uff Yeh Mohabbat

(13 Dec 1996)

Actor

Raja

Ashique Mastana

(11 Oct 1996)

Actor

Mohan H Prasad

Awards

2014

Filmfare Awards
(Best Screenplay)

2014

IBNLive Movie Awards
(Best Screenplay)

2014

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Story)

2013

South Africa India Film and Television Awards
(Director Of The Year)

2009

National Film Awards, India
(Best Regional Film Hindi)

2009

Filmfare Awards
(Best Story)

News

Director Abhishek Kapoor's new project is 'Sharaabi'

16 Jan 2024

"ABHISHEK KAPOOR'S NEW FILM TITLED 'SHARAABI'... #Sharaabi is the title of director #AbhishekKapoor's next venture... More details will be announced in due course... The film will begin soon," he wrote.More details regarding the project have been kept under wraps so far.Meanwhile, Abhishek has wrapped up filming his other project starring Ajay Devgn, Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman and Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani.The film, which is slated to release this year, marks the acting debut of Aaman and Rasha.

"Feel honoured": Abhishek Kapoor celebrates 2 years of 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui'

10 Dec 2023

Abhishek Kapoor's directorial 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor has completed two years.The film revolves around a cross-functional athlete - not confined by the boundaries of a single sport (Ayushmann Khurrana), who falls in love with a Zumba trainer (Vaani Kapoor) at his gym.Their love story takes a turn when Ayushmann realises that Vani is a transgender woman. The film garnered positive reviews from the audience and critics.As the movie has completed two years since its release in December 2021, Kapoor, also known as Gattu said, "It has been two years since the film's release. I feel honoured to have shared this narrative, shedding light on the plight of the transgender community."Speaking about the subject of the film, he shared, "It was my sincere effort to get the voices of the LGBTQAI+ community out there and help foster societal acceptance."The director, who is known for his films such as 'Rock On!!', 'Kai Po Che!', 'Fitoor', 'Kedarnath', among others, added, "While heartfelt, true change required reaching the masses with a mainstream approach, incorporating music and celebration, and initiating a conversation for understanding, and the film did just that."'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' garnered four nominations at the 67th Filmfare Awards, including Best Music Director (Sachin-Jigar) and Best Female Playback Singer (Priya Saraiya for 'Kalle Kalle'), and won Best Story (Abhishek Kapoor, Supratik Sen, and Tushar Paranjape).

Sara Ali Khan to Anupam Kher, celebs express gratitude on Teachers Day

5 Sep 2023

Since she made her debut five years ago, Sara Ali Khan has worked with directors like Abhishek Kapoor (Kedarnath, 2018), Rohit Shetty (Simmba: 2018), Imtiaz Ali (Love Aaj Kal in 2020) and Aanand L Rai (Atrangi Re; 2021). Riding high on her latest, Laxman Utekar's Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (ZHZB). So, on the occasion of Teachers Day, the actor expressed gratitude to her directors for teaching and training her as an actor.Sara said: I feel that as an actor its most important to always be a student- and to keep learning and unlearning on every set. From Rohit Sirs masala commercial cinema to the sensitivity of Aanand Rai and the mass appeal of Laxman Sir to the quirky and unique story telling of Homi sir.Im very privileged and thoroughly grateful to have had such versatile experiences. I hope I can continue learning and growing and entertaining my audiences under the guidance of my directors, she added.Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a video message and wished his Gurus on Teachers Day.Sharing the video on his Instagram, he wrote, Congratulations and heartfelt wishes to all of you. My teachers have contributed hugely in almost all areas of my life. Whoever I am today is the lesson given by them. My salute to my teachers. Hail! #HappyTeachersDay.Rajkummar Rao wrote few lines of Guru Govind Dou Khade along with Happy Teachers Day. A Big Thank you to all my teachers.Rakul Preet Singh posted on her Instagram stories, A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers who spend their time, energy, and love to educate our children. Happy Teachers Day!Kriti Kharbanda shared childhood school photos of herself and penned a long note.The note read, When I was in class 2 at Baldwin girls high school in Bengaluru, Mrs Sheila Mathews, my class teacher, looked at me one day and said you have such expressive eyes my dear! She was well dressed, confident and so charming. I was in awe of her! I looked at her straight in the eyes and said, Miss, I want to dance in the class play. Next thing I know, I was standing tall on stage, facing an empty hall, with just a handfull of seats filled up front with teachers. That was the first time I danced on stage and felt like I belonged. But so did she.Kriti continued to share her story, She was the first person who saw a fire in me, that maybe even I didnt see at the time. She called in my mother and said we want your daughter to headline the play and my most amazing and supportive mother encouraged me to not just be a part of it but also contributed to our rehearsals post school hours!The actor revealed the first step that she took towards acting. I got very lucky. This was probably the first step I took towards acting, in my own way. Im grateful for everything that followed :) I performed in every lit club activity, auditioned for ads, shot for ads, watched movies day in and day out! I genuinely and honestly, thought about Mrs. Mathews the day I signed my first film too. This teachers day, I want to thank every single one of my teachers, who helped me become a version of myself that Im so proud of today. P.S. I dont have a picture from this particular performance, but heres a little something from another performance at school, she stated.Teachers' Day is celebrated across the country in memory of former President Dr S Radhakrishnan, a philosopher-author and India's second President who was born on September 5, 1888. His contributions to the field of education are exemplary.In 1962, the tradition to celebrate Teachers' Day began to honour Radhakrishnan and all teachers.

Ajay Devgn poses with nephew Aaman in latest pictures

20 Aug 2023

Ajay Devgn who is all set to work with his nephew Aaman Devgan in Abhishek Kapoor's next big-screen action adventure on Sunday shared a picture with him on his social media.Ajay took to Instagram and treated fans with a picture of his nephew along with a caption.He wrote, Nothing supports you like family.Both Ajay and Aaman looked dapper in suits as they struck a pose for the camera.Not only, the actor posted photos with his nephew but portraits of himself in a black suit.As soon as the pictures were uploaded, the actors fans and industry friends flooded the comment section with heart and fire emojis.Aaman wrote, So proud of you Raju Mama.Earlier, taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the updates.He wrote, "AJAY DEVGN - AAMAN DEVGAN - RASHA THADANI: RELEASE DATE LOCKED... Director #AbhishekKapoor's next film - an action-adventure starring #AjayDevgn and introducing #AamanDevgan [nephew of #AjayDevgn] and #RashaThadani [daughter of #AnilThadani and #RaveenaTandon] - to release on 9 Feb 2024. The film - not titled yet - is produced by #RonnieScrewvala and #PragyaKapoor."Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani are making their Bollywood debut in Abhishek Kapoor's next film.The film is slated to release on February 9, 2024.The film is not titled yet and it's produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor.Talking about Ajay, apart from this he will be next seen in producer Boney Kapoor's 'Maidaan'. Helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. The film is a sports drama dedicated to the golden years of Indian football.He also has Rohit Shetty's 'Sigham Again', director Neeraj Pandey's 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' and Vikas Bahl's next untitled supernatural thriller film in his kitty.

Ajay Devgn joins "bhanja" Aaman, Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha's debut film, deets inside

30 Jun 2023

Ajay Devgn has joined the star cast of Abhishek Kapoor's next big-screen action adventure. Not only Ajay but his nephew Aaman Devgan and Raveena Tandon's daughterRasha Thadani are part of this film, which is not titled yet.Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the updates on Friday.He wrote, "AJAY DEVGN - AAMAN DEVGAN - RASHA THADANI: RELEASE DATE LOCKED... Director #AbhishekKapoor's next film - an action-adventure starring #AjayDevgn and introducing #AamanDevgan [nephew of #AjayDevgn] and #RashaThadani [daughter of #AnilThadani and #RaveenaTandon] - to release on 9 Feb 2024. The film - not titled yet - is produced by #RonnieScrewvala and #PragyaKapoor."Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani are making their Bollywood debut in Abhishek Kapoor's next film.The film is slated to release on February 9, 2024.The film is not titled yet and it's produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor.Rasha, in Abhishek's opinion, is the perfect choice to play the part because the character she would be portraying is quite unique.Both lead actors have already begun preparing for the film. According to the director, they would have to go through a few training sessions, which they have already begun attending.Apart from Rasha and Aaman Devgan, other star kids who will be making their debut this year are prominent names like Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, Palak Tiwari, Junaid Khan, Alizeh Agnihotri, Pashmina Roshan, and Rajveer Deol.Talking about Ajay, apart from this he will be next seen in producer Boney Kapoor's 'Maidaan'. Helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma. The film is a sports drama dedicated to the golden years of Indian football.He also has Rohit Shetty's 'Sigham Again', director Neeraj Pandey's 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' and in Vikas Bahl's next untitled supernatural thriller film in his kitty.

SSR, RajKummar Rao, Amit Sadh's 'Kai Po Che!' turns 10

22 Feb 2023

He also dropped pictures from the sets.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Amit Sadh (@theamitsadh)In the first image, Amit is seen giving a tigh hug to late star Sushant Singh Rajput.The second image features director Abhishek Kapoor posing with his lead stars -- Amit Sadh, Sushant Singh Rajput and RajKummar Rao.Abhishek also got nostaglic as the film completed 10 years.He penned a lengthy note, thanking the team of Kai Po Che."When a movie hits a decade and still finds a place in people's hearts it gets termed a Classic. I had the good fortune to work with 3 exceptional actors @sushantsinghrajput @rajkummar_rao & @theamitsadh. These boys were just dynamite together , throw in a thespian like @manavkaul and u have a recipe for an explosion that will reverberate a lifetime.. @amupuri thank u for stepping in and giving it that perfect dash spice that pulled the flavour in the most delectable way," Abhishek wrote.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Abhishek kapoor (@gattukapoor)"I learnt a lot on this movie and I have my team, my crew to thank for that.. you are only as good as the people u work with and kaipiche was backed by the best team ever.. my writer @chaudhuripubali who worked with me to adapt #3mistakesofmylife by @chetanbhagat ( thank u Chetan for trusting me with ur book)and turn it into a screenplay. #supratiksen who stepped in at the right time and helped me get a good grip on it and did the dialogues. @itsamittrivedi and @swanandkirkire who brought the everlasting tunes to life #manjha #meethiboliyan #shubhaarambh which still play at every celebration.@mukeshchhabracc who brought together a cast that was fine tuned to perfection..," he added.Released in 2013, 'Kai Po Che!', the film is based on Chetan Bhagat's bestselling book The 3 Mistakes Of My Life.It was critically acclaimed on release and also scored at the box office.The hit film evolved around three friends who start their own sports shop and sports academy. The film then tracks their friendship and innocence tarnished by religious politics and communal hatred.

Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani to make Bollywood debut soon

21 Jan 2023

star kids are set to hit the silver screen this year and one of them is none other than Raveena Tandon's 17-year-old daughter Rasha Thadani.Rasha will be seen in Abhishek Kapoor's next film.As mentioned above, she is the daughter of Raveena and Anil Thadani and will make her acting debut in the action-adventure movie directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Alongside Rasha, Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgn will be seen in the film. Rasha, in Abhishek's opinion, is the perfect choice to play the part because the character she would be portraying is quite unique.Both lead actors have already begun preparing for the film. According to the director, they would have to go through a few training sessions, which they have already begun attending. Apart from being glamorous, Rasha is also good in other extracurriculars. She holds a black belt in Taekwondo and also enjoys wildlife photography. Rasha is fond of singing and keeps sharing videos on social media.The news has fans looking forward to a fresh face on screen! Apart from Rasha, other star kids who will be making their debut this year are prominent names like Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Agastya Nanda, Palak Tiwari, Junaid Khan, Alizeh Agnihotri, Pashmina Roshan, and Rajveer Deol.

"A gifted, disciplined actor..." Abhishek Kapoor recalls working with Tunisha Sharma in 'Fitoor'

27 Dec 2022

Mourning the death of the young girl, Abhishek tweeted, "Shocked and deeply saddened by the passing away of #tunishasharma."He described Tunisha as a "gifted and disciplined actor.""I worked with her on #fitoor she was a young 13 yr old, a gifted & a disciplined actor. someone with a bright future and so much to give as an artist..this is so heartbreaking. May her family find peace. Hari Om," he added.After learning about the unfortunate news, Tunisha's co-star Sayantani Ghosh, too penned an emotional note, writing " 'Butterflies can't see their wings. They can't see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else can.' Whatver little time I gotto spend with you (though i wish it was more)You were like a butterfly ..fluttering here n there,spreading joy with your effervescent energy .This is so hard to believe .. still can't process what just happened ..everything seems so fragile. In a moment everything changes."Tunisha was found dead on the sets of her ongoing TV show Alibaba - Dastaan-e-Kabul on Saturday. A day later, her ex-boyfriend and co-star from the show, Sheezan Khan was arrested on charges of abetment to suicide. If reports are to be believed, Khan and Tunisha broke up 15 days ago. Sharma was reportedly hospitalized after she suffered anxiety attacks a few months ago. The actress suffered from depression and anxiety around 2018 as well.

'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' turns 1, filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor recalls helming the project

10 Dec 2022

On the one-year completion of the film's release, Abhishek said, "I am grateful that I got a chance to tell this story. The transgender community is a small minority, and it was very important to have their voice heard in a way that could lead to their acceptance in society. When a genuine attempt to make a difference gets appreciated, it's extremely fulfilling."Producer Pragya Kapoor, too, expressed happiness over the first anniversary of 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui'."We're truly elated on the love that has been poured on the film throughout the year. It was about time we highlighted such a strong subject in the society. I'm grateful to the team for all their hard work and to the audience for all the love they have showered," she shared.Apart from 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui', Abhishek is also known for helming films like 'Kai Po Che!', 'Rock On!!' and 'Kedarnath'.

'Kedarnath' turns 4: Abhishek Kapoor shares unseen pictures with Sushant Singh Rajput, Sara Ali Khan

7 Dec 2022

Kedarnath'.Taking to Instagram, Abhishek shared the pictures which he captioned, "It's the all consuming drive to tell a story that gives one the energy to go through incredible hardships and a belief that the story MUST be told. I am forever grateful to the powers above that gave me the opportunity to deliver #kedarnath #jaibholenath."In the pictures, Abhishek could be seen along with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, and Sara Ali Khan.Released in the year 2018, 'Kedarnath' marked Sara's Bollywood debut and was declared a big hit at the box office.Soon after the director shared the post, fans swamped the comment section and dropped red heart emoticons, and remembered Sushant."Miss you sushant sir," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, "Beautiful film & a very Sushant & Sarah were a very captivating couple.""4Years Of Masterpiece Kedarnath Miss You Sushant," another fan commented.Talking about his 'Kedarnath' memories, Abhishek said, "The movie was an adventure from start to finish. While conceptualising itself, we knew we were fighting an uphill battle, but even now thinking about it, the sheer grit, passion, and devotion it took to make it, sends shivers down our spine. I am extremely grateful that we made it and that I got the opportunity to work with Sushant again and experience the force of pure energy that he was. I really do believe playing Mansoor was one of Sushant's finest works."Meanwhile, Abhishek last directed the film 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' which starred Ayushmann Khurrana and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles and got decent responses from the audience.Sara, on the other hand, will be next seen in director Laxman Utekar's upcoming untitled romantic comedy film alongside Vicky Kaushal and in a thriller film 'Gaslight' opposite Vikrant Massey and Chitrangada Singh.