Siddharth Roy Kapur is an Indian film producer. He is the founder and MD of Roy Kapur Films and President of Film and Television Producers Association of India. He is the husband of Bollywood actress Vidya Balan.
Wiki/Biography
Siddharth Roy Kapur was born on Friday, 2 August 1975 (age 45 years; as in 2020) in Bombay (now, Mumbai). His zodiac sign is Leo. He did his schooling from Mumbai’s GD Somani Memorial School and went to Sydenham College to pursue his B.Com. He was good at studies in his school days, and he was Head Boy at his school. While in college, Siddharth headed the Dramatic Society and edited the annual college magazine. In his college days, he did a summer internship with Ronnie Screwvala’s UTV. After completing his studies, Kapur obtained a Master’s Degree in Management Studies from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family & Caste
Siddharth Roy Kapur belongs to a Hindu Family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Kumud Roy Kapur. Her mother, Salome Roy Kapur is a former Miss India and choreographer. He has two younger brothers, Aditya Roy Kapur (actor), and Kunaal Roy Kapur (actor and director).
Siddharth Roy Kapur with his parents
Siddharth Roy Kapur with his brother, Aditya Roy Kapur
Siddharth Roy Kapur with his brother, Kunaal Roy Kapur
Wives & Relationships
Siddharth was married to his childhood friend, Aarti Bajaj, but their marriage did not last long. He later tied the knot with a television producer, Kavita. However, the two divorced in 2011. Siddharth married Bollywood actress Vidya Balan on 14 December 2012.
Siddharth Roy Kapur with his wife Vidya Balan
Other Relationships
Siddharth’s paternal grandfather Raghupat Roy Kapur is a film producer. His maternal grandfather, Sam, and grandmother, Ruby Aaron, were Ballroom and Latin American dance teachers in India.
Career
Siddharth Roy Kapur started his career as a Brand Manager with Procter & Gamble Company in Mumbai. He later joined Star TV’s strategic planning department. After that, he moved to Hong Kong for Star TV’s Newscorp Executive Development Program. After that, he moved to Mumbai and worked on the marketing of the reality game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati.” He later worked as a Regional Marketing Manager for the chain. In 2002, he again moved to Hong Kong and was promoted to Vice President after a year. He was the youngest Vice President of Star TV at that time. At the Hong Kong headquarters, Kapur leads the Central Marketing & Creative Services team.
In 2005, he was offered to join UTV as Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, which he gladly accepted. While working at UTV, Siddharth headed the marketing panel of various films, including “Rang De Basanti,” and “Khosla Ka Ghosla.”
Rang De Basanti Movie Poster
In January 2008, Kapur took over as CEO of UTV Motion Pictures. He is responsible for all aspects of Development, Production, Marketing, Distribution and Syndication. Under his leadership, he produced some of the most successful films of the decade, including “Taare Zameen Par,” “Jodhaa Akbar,” “Fashion,” “Paan Singh Tomar,” “Kai Po Che,” “The Lunchbox,” and “Chennai Express.” In 2014, he was promoted to Managing Director of Disney India.
Jodhaa Akbar Movie Poster
In 2017, Siddharth resigned from Disney and established his own production house, “Roy Kapur Films.” His first film production was “The Sky Is Pink.” He has also produced the Netflix series “Yeh Ballet.”
Award
- Filmfare Award for Best Film for the film, “Jodha Akbar” (2009)
- Screen Award for Best Film for the film, “Jodha Akbar” (2009)
- IIFA Award for Best Film for the film, “Jodha Akbar” (2009)
- National Film Award for Best Children’s Film for the film, “Chillar Party” (2012)
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film for the film, “Paan Singh Tomar” (2013)
- Filmfare Award, BIG Star Entertainment Award, Zee Cine Award, Stardust Award & IIFA Award for the film, “Barfi” (2013)
- Screen Award for Best Film for the film, “Paan Singh Tomar” (2013)
- 2013 Community Young Achiever Award in the Business category (2013)
- The Economic Times – India’s Hottest Business Leaders Spencer Stuart ’40 under Forty’ Award (2014)
- Filmfare Award for Best Film for the film, “Dangal” (2017)
Favorite Things
- Travel Destination: London
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include reading, traveling, and watching movies.
- As a child, Siddharth was obsessed with movies. He shared in an interview that his grandparents lived near the Strand Cinema in Mumbai, and he used to urge his grandparents to watch movies. He also shared that he often forced his parents to buy black tickets for him.
- In 1994, Siddharth interned under Ronnie Screwvala in a small basement production house in Worli, Mumbai. During that period, he used to earn Rs. 2000 for a month.
- Siddharth met Vidya Balan for the first time during the Filmfare Awards Function. It was the filmmaker, Karan Johar, who introduced the two.
- Kapur has featured in Variety’s #Variety500Global list of the most influential people in global entertainment for three consecutive years (2018-2020).
- He has also been featured in The Economic Times 40 Best Indian Business Leaders Under 40.
- Siddharth shares a great bond with the film’s director, Shonali Bose.
Siddharth Roy lime with Shonali Bose
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