Siddharth Roy Kapur Biography, Profile, Real Life Photos

Siddharth Roy Kapur Biography (Profile)

Siddharth Roy Kapur

Born 2 August 1974 (age 39)
Nationality Indian
Alma mater Sydenham College (Bachelor of Commerce)
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (MBA)
Occupation Managing Director – Disney India
Religion : Hindu
Spouse : Vidya Balan (m.2012)
Relatives : Aditya Roy Kapur (brother)
Kunaal Roy Kapur (brother)

Siddharth Roy Kapur (born August 2, 1974) is an Indian business person, film producer and the managing director of Disney India. After completing his Bachelors in Commerce from the Sydenham College in Mumbai, he obtained his MBA from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS). His father is Punjabi and mother a Jew and former Miss India. He hails from a film background. His mother choreographed dance sequences and his younger brothers Aditya Roy Kapur and Kunaal Roy Kapur are well-known actors.

Kapur brothers, Kunal, Siddharth and Aditya

Siddharth Roy Kapur has been with UTV since 2005, after an MBA from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute and successful stints at The Procter & Gamble Company and Star TV across India, Dubai and Hong Kong in marketing leadership roles. In his first role with UTV as senior vice president, he headed the Marketing & Communications division across motion pictures, broadcasting, television, animation and corporate. In this role, he led the marketing efforts responsible for taking the homegrown Hungama TV to a leadership position in the competitive kids' broadcasting space, which had been earlier dominated by multinational channels like Cartoon Network, POGO, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Siddharth led the marketing efforts behind the cult classic Rang De Basanti and the cult sleeper hit Khosla Ka Ghosla, both of which started new trends in the way movies are marketed in India. He led the marketing efforts on many successful projects such as Parineeta, Taxi 9211 and Bluffmaster. In his next role, he assumed responsibility for the revenues function at UTV Motion Pictures and was responsible for distribution and syndication worldwide, in addition to his marketing responsibilities.

In January 2008, Siddharth took charge as CEO of Motion Pictures for UTV, responsible for all aspects of creative, development, production, marketing, distribution and syndication. In this role, he has led the studio to great heights, with an unparalleled slate of movies such as Jodhaa Akbar, Fashion, Aamir, A Wednesday!, Dev D, Kaminey, Raajneeti, Udaan, Peepli [Live], No One Killed Jessica, Delhi Belly, Rowdy Rathore, Paan Singh Tomar, Barfi! and many more. In the time Siddharth has led the Motion Pictures division at UTV, the studio has emerged as one of the top production and distribution houses in the country in revenue and quality of content, with four UTV productions in the last six years selected as India’s nominee to the Academy Awards, numerous awards and accolades including Filmfare Best Film awards and National Awards, and an annual slate of movies that has grown from four to 16 productions a year (12 Hindi and six South productions).

 Salome Roy Kapoor – mother of Aditya, Kunal and Siddharth Roy Kapoor

Salome Roy Kapoor – mother of Aditya, Kunal and Siddharth Roy Kapoor. She was a former Miss India (1972) and went on to be a top model in the Seventies, before the era of the supermodel. Salome also acted in a handful of films and went on to choreograph songs in a number of films – the most famous being Main Shaayar Toh Nahin from Bobby.

After the integration of UTV into The Walt Disney Company India, The Walt Disney Co. announced that managing director Ronnie Screwvala will step down on 30 June and Siddharth Roy Kapur, currently managing director of Disney UTV’s studio business, will lead the company’s India operations. Siddharth Roy Kapur will become managing director of Disney India on 1 January, 2014 and Screwvala will assist in the transition until 30 June, 2014, following which, he will pursue his entrepreneurial goals and devote more time with his foundation called Swades, the company said in a statement. Siddharth Roy Kapur started his career in brand management with The Procter and Gamble Co. and then worked with STAR TV in Hong Kong, Dubai and Mumbai in various leadership roles. His tenure at UTV and later at Disney UTV spans more than eight years, first as a member of the core team that launched the successful kids channel Hungama TV (which Disney bought in 2006) and then working closely with Screwvala to build UTV Motion Pictures, which he has headed since 2008.

Siddharth took on the role of Managing Director for the studio business. Barfi! was his first movie as a producer for Disney UTV productions, which was followed up with Heroine, ABCD: AnyBody Can Dance, Kai Po Che!, Ghanchakkar and, more recently, Chennai Express, Satyagraha, The Lunchbox and Shahid. The list of upcoming releases from the studio include P.K., Jagga Jasoos, Kick, Fitoor, Shaatir, ABCD 2, Khoobsurat, Pizza, 2 States, Highway, Filmistaan and many more. From 1 January 2014, Siddharth has become the Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company India. He is now responsible for all the businesses & operations of the company in India including Studios, Consumer Products, Media Networks and Interactive.

Siddharth is a two-time divorcé. Siddharth knew his first wife since he was a boy. Siddharth's second wife was a television producer. The businessman had previously married his childhood friend and then a producer, whom he divorced in 2011. Siddharth separated from his second wife in 2008, and the divorce came through in the end of 2011. On 14 December 2012, he married Bollywood actress Vidya Balan in a private ceremony in Bandra, Mumbai.

Siddharth Roy's Wife Bollywood actress Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan weds Siddharth Roy Kapoor

Filmography

Producer
ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013)
Kai Po Che! (2013)
Ghanchakkar (2013)
Chennai Express (2013)
Satyagraha (2013)
Shahid (2013)
Settai – Tamil film (2013)
Sigaram Thodu – Tamil film (2013)
Ivan Veramathiri – Tamil film (2013)
Barfi! (2012)
Heroine (2012)
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012)
Grandmaster – Malayalam film (2012)
Husbands in Goa – Malayalam film (2012)
Kalakalappu (original title Masala Café) – Tamil film (2012)
Mugamoodi - Tamil Film (2012)
Thaandavam - Tamil Film (2012)
Vettai – Tamil film (2012)
Filmistaan (2014)
Pizza (2014)

Ileana with Siddharth Roy Kapur

As co-producer/associate producer
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Fashion (2008)
Aamir (2008)
A Wednesday! (2008)
Dev.D (2009)
Kaminey (2009)
Raajneeti (2010)
Udaan (2010)
Peepli [Live] (2010)
No One Killed Jessica (2011)
Delhi Belly (2011)
Chillar Party (2011)
Paan Singh Tomar (2012)
Rowdy Rathore (2012)
The Lunchbox (2013)

Awards

2009 – Best film for Jodhaa Akbar at Filmfare Awards, Screen Awards, IIFA Awards
2012 – National Film Award for Best Children's Film for Chillar Party
2013 – National Film Award for Best Feature Film for Paan Singh Tomar
2013 - Best film for Barfi! at BIG Star Entertainment Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Filmfare Awards, Stardust Awards, Iifa Awards
2013 - Screen Award for Best Film for Paan Singh Tomar
2013 - Society Young Achievers Awards 2013 in the Business category
2014 - The Economic Times - Spencer Stuart ‘40 under Forty’ India’s Hottest Business Leaders Award

Latest buzz Vidya Balan's hubby Siddharth Roy Kapur gifts a diamond necklace to Katrina Kaif 

Rakhi Sawant at the launch of TV serial 'Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaaniyan' in New Delhi Photos

Rakhi Sawant back on TV with 'Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaniyaan'

Controversy Queen, Rakhi Sawant is returning to Imagine Dil Se with a new chatshow 'Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaniyaan'.
Unlike 'Rakhi Ka Insaaf', 'Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaniyaan' will be more of a light-hearted discussion show with regular guests. According to sources the new show will consist of episodes compromising of one major story (strange domestic conflicts) and one minor story (celebrity controversies).
This time Rakhi will not be doing any Insaaf, but will lend a listening ear and makes sure everyone’s heard. She will have an interactive session with the audience where she will hear out their stories, experience and views related to the subject. 'Gajab Desh Ki Ajab Kahaniyaan' is expected to launch in August and will run from Monday to Thursday at 21:00.

Sridevi @ Art Event Exclusive Unseen Photo Gallery

Evergreen Beauty Sridevi with his husband Boney Kapoor at Art Event Photos

I was persuaded to throw condoms at college crowd: Neha Dhupia

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Neha Dhupia says she had to be goaded quite a bit to throw a goody bag full of condoms and contraceptive pills at a college crowd here to promote her film 'Raat Gayi Baat Gayi' but realised it was a great marketing strategy that sent out a positive message.

'We had gone to the Mood Indigo festival at IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) in Mumbai and I was asked to throw around this goody bag. I said 'No! I'm not throwing it',' Neha told IANS. 'But my producer (Rangita Nandy) insisted that 'You must because it's got everything to do with the film'.

'And I was like 'No! What are we trying to project?' But I guess that was her way of promoting the film. We are just mediums. So I said yes to it.'

'Raat Gayi Baat Gayi', a Percept Picture Company (PPC) project, is about a one night stand. The movie has been directed by Saurabh Shukla and also features Rajat Kapoor, Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey.

The producers were trying to pull off a successful marketing stunt by throwing bags full of condoms, contraceptives, Disprin pills, et al, and Neha finally did it after realising that the exercise had a message attached to it.

'There was a message in all this - that if you have a hangover or if you are having a very drunk night - you must have contraceptives, protection, or antacid pills like Disprin. Everything was there in the bag. The message was - take it and go party. The bags had everything except cash to buy the alcohol,' said the 29-year-old.

The former beauty queen says she was pleasantly surprised with the response from the young students.

'The way the students reacted to me was so beautiful. It was the first time I ever went up to the stage and sang. I sang like a rock star or at least I thought I was. They just grabbed the bags. But if at that time, even if I would have thrown the wire of the mike, they would have grabbed it. Actually, initially I was hesitant about throwing it, but I learnt how to laugh with it,' she said.

After 'Raat Gayi Baat Gayi', in which she plays a mysterious woman called Sophia, Neha is looking forward to movies like 'Action Replay', 'Raftaar' and 'Pappu Can't Dance Saala'.

She, however, admits that she would like to do a romantic movie opposite Bollywood's king of romance Shah Rukh Khan.

'I am looking forward to a nice romantic film which hasn't come my way yet. I am hoping to get that soon. I am a big Shah Rukh fan and I would like him to be in it but then it doesn't have to be him. It can be anybody. It's just that Shah Rukh is magnificent,' she added.

Aishwarya Rai Opens Longines Store In Hyderabad - Photo Gallery

Longines, the famous Swiss watchmaker has opened a new shop-in-shop devoted exclusively to its watches, at Kamal Watch Company in Banjara Hills. Longines Ambassadress of Elegance Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was keen to celebrate the occasion with members of the press and public.

Longines Asia Pacific Sales Manager, Claude Jaunin said: “we are delighted to open a new window for our patrons in Hyderabad. We are very positive about our partnership with Kamal Watch Company. I am sure it will be a mutually beneficial association”.

A contemporary environment in which Longines design philosophy is evident in every detail, the place offers a perfect setting for the presentation of the highly acclaimed Longines collection to the Indian Public.

Admiring her Conquest Ceramic timepiece, Longines Ambassadress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan commented: ‘This series is designed for those who push themselves to the limits...perpetuate the spirit of adventure, to discover new horizons, to dare to go farther than others. Clearly they are very inspiring”.

The Longines Conquest is the quintessential expression of the brand’s sporting elegance. Special attention has been paid to the aesthetics of the bezel, the cabochon crown and the links, all made of ceramic. This exceptional material combines timeless glamour with novel technical features. As a subtle marriage of steel with ceramic, performance with elegance, the Longines Conquest includes technical characteristics that meet the requirements of the most demanding sportsmen and women. Both sober and sophisticated, this model is guaranteed to be noticed at the most fashionable soirees.

It is in this spirit and bearing in mind the brand’s own heritage, that Longines has designed the models in the Conquest line. Its aim is to seduce today’s sportsmen and women, who concentrate on efficiently and performance without sacrificing elegance. The subtle balance between ceramic and steel is a perfect allegory of this spirit.

Priced at Rs 35,500, the expert craftsmanship of this blend of ceramic and steel illustrates the philosophy and attitude of Longines in associating with elegance and performance.

Aishwarya Rai becomes beauty queen again!

Ash becomes beauty queen again!

Actors barely get to talk about things other than denying their hook-ups and then denying delivering bad films.

At the recently held Longines launch event in Mumbai, Ash however transformed herself from an actor into the Miss World she used to be few years ago!

She obviously spoke about hubby Abhishek and her Bachchan family but what she also commented upon was the ongoing ‘global economic crisis’!

When asked about recession by a reporter, as if answering the jury of Miss World, Ash said, “We all are citizens of this country and recession will touch everyone’s life. However, I cannot speak about the entire film industry. All I know is the word ‘management’ is of prime importance. It’s about managing and not questioning how do I manage things. Taking more than you can chew will only create chaos. Yes I am leading a hectic lifestyle for a while but I believe in taking only as much as you can effectively give. If I am internally happy it shows. I have never deliberately tried to show how happy I am.” Now wasn’t that a crown winning answer from Ash!