Meet actor who wanted to become cricketer, started as VJ, made debut in film with Salman Khan, and is part of Emmy-nominated project

Today’s topic is an individual who harbored dreams of becoming a cricketer during his youth. However, he commenced his career in the realm of television as a Video Jockey (VJ), eventually making his cinematic debut alongside Salman Khan. This multitalented person has starred in numerous well-known films and is currently involved in an Emmy-nominated project. Did you manage to identify this actor? Indeed, it’s Aditya Roy Kapur.

Back in an interview with DNA, a buddy of Aditya Roy Kapur disclosed that his initial passion was cricket. This friend added that Aditya had been a fast bowler during his youthful years and harbored dreams of becoming a cricketer one day.

Initially, Aditya Roy Kapur started his career as a television host (video jockey). He comes from a family that has a strong connection with the film industry. His eldest sibling, Siddharth Roy Kapur, is a renowned movie producer. Notably, Siddharth is hitched to actress Vidya Balan. Meanwhile, Aditya’s second elder brother, Kunaal Roy Kapur, also follows an acting career.

In the year 2009, Aditya first appeared in Bollywood with the musical film “London Dreams,” which also featured Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn. Later, he took up secondary roles in the films “Action Replayy” and “Guzaarish.

In 2013, the movie “Aashiqui 2” featuring Shraddha Kapoor marked Aditya’s breakout performance. That same year, he also appeared in the hit film “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” sharing the screen with Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Kalki Koechlin. Notably, YJHD was a massive success. Other films in his acting career include “Fitoor,” “Ok Jaanu,” “Kalank,” “Malang,” “Sadak 2,” “Ludo,” and several others.

2023 saw Aditya Roy Kapur shining in the series “The Night Manager.” His acting garnered significant praise, and the gripping crime-thriller drama was also recognized with a nomination at the 52nd International Emmy Awards.

Aditya’s upcoming film is titled “Metro In Dino,” with Anurag Basu at the helm. This multi-story project boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Konkona Sensharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, and Anupam Kher.

On social media, particularly Instagram, Aditya maintains an engaging profile, frequently posting both personal and work-related updates for his followers to see. His fan base totals approximately 3.5 million users on this platform.

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2025-01-21 20:37