Abhishek Kapoor
Personal Profile
Abhishek Kapoor
Nickname:
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IndianReligion:
Hinduism
Family
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Career
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Awards
Abhishek Kapoor
2009 : Filmfare Best Story Award: Rock On
Trivia
Abhishek Kapoor
- In 2008, he directed Rock On!!, for which he also wrote the screenplay based on his own story. The film also marked the acting debut of Farhan Akhtar and went on to become a success, bringing not just accolades but also a Filmfare Award in 2009.
- He started his career as an actor in Uff!Yeh Mohabbat in 1996, opposite Twinkle Khanna, directed by Vipin Handa, and after two more films, he made his directorial début with Aryan in 2006, which despite getting him critical acclaim for direction, didn't do well at the box-office.
- Abhishek Kapoor is an Indian film actor, writer and director.
Biography
Abhishek Kapoor
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Abhishek Kapoor belongs to the young breed of contemporary directors who aren’t afraid to go against the norms. He is also an actor which has helped him in directing and writing for movies. Kapoor stepped into the film industry as an actor, appearing in movies like Uff Yeh Mohabbat (1996), Ashique Mastana (1996) and Shikaar (2000). In 2006, he decided to turn director with Aryan, a film about boxing which failed to pack a punch.
Inspiration struck while he was listening to some rock music and the story for Rock On was born. The movie, about four guys who are part of a band, was a hit. It starred Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar, Purab Kohli and Luke Kenny. He won the Filmfare Best Story Award and was nominated for the Filmfare Best Director Award in 2009.
Filmography
Abhishek Kapoor