Let’s Take A Closer Look At 10 Must-Watch Projects Backed By The Ace Producer for the Siddharth Roy Kapur Birthday Special

Siddharth An important figure in the Hindi cinema business is Roy Kapur, a well-known producer and the brains behind the Roy Kapur Films. He has delivered outstanding movies throughout the years with gripping plotlines, renowned actors, and more. Siddharth received an invitation to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 2023. His accomplishments as a producer are beyond limit, making him a vital player in India’s film industry for many years.

Siddharth Roy Kapur, a pioneer in many ways, has developed tales that go beyond the screen and captivate both creators and fans. Let’s examine some of Siddharth Roy Kapur’s greatest works that are a must-see for all movie fans on the occasion of his birthday today. You may see them here:

‘Barfi!’

The story of ‘Barfi!’, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ileana D’Cruz, centers around a deaf and mute guy who falls in love with an autistic girl. ‘Barfi!’ is a terrific movie since it touches on delicate issues with the added spice of a love triangle and funny interactions. The movie is directed by Anurag Basu and is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under the UTV Motion Pictures label. Barfi! earned more than Rs 175 crore at international box offices and won several awards at Indian award festivals.

 

‘ABCD: Any Body Can Dance’

Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala co-produced the hugely successful dancing drama “ABCD: Any Body Can Dance” for UTV Spotboy Motion Pictures in 2013. The movie, which stars Prabhudeva in the main role along with other dancing legends, follows a dance-off between two opposing neighborhood groups. Both moviegoers and reviewers gave the movie a ton of praise, and a sequel was eventually released. “ABCD: Any Body Can Dance” had a domestic opening in India of Rs 45 million nett on the first day and made around Rs 195 million nett throughout the course of the first weekend. The movie made nearly 312 million net at the conclusion of its first week.

 

Kia Po Che!

‘Kai Po Che!’, a film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Ronnie Screwvala under the UTV Motion Pictures banner, is undoubtedly one of the greatest examples of contemporary Indian cinema. The 3 Mistakes of My Life, a 2008 book by Chetan Bhagat, was adapted into a film starring Late Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, and Amit Sadh, with Amrita Puri playing a crucial supporting part. The storyline of the movie centers on the struggles that three friends go through in order to establish their own sports school. ‘Kai Po Che!’ garnered several honors and was well regarded by both critics and audiences. Even the famous Filmfare Award for Best Background Score and Best Screenplay went to the movie.

 

‘Chennai Express’

“Chennai Express,” an action comedy produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and distributed by UTV Motion Pictures and Red Chillies Entertainment, stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. The Rohit Shetty-directed movie follows the lives of a 40-year-old guy who is trying to have his grandfather’s ashes submerged in the South. He meets an eloped Tamilian girl while traveling, and as they embark on a new adventure together, their lives become intertwined. The movie, which was hailed as the ideal family entertainment, brought in over Rs 424 crore at international box offices.

 

‘Haider’

‘Haider’ is a film adaption of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, starring Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Late Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, and Shraddha Kapoor in the key roles. In the movie, which was co-produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Vishal Bhardwaj under the UTV Motion Pictures and VB Pictures labels, a young man returns to Kashmir after learning of his father’s disappearance and his mother’s marriage to a different man. The movie shows how he handles the trauma and if he decides to get retribution. “Haider” received several awards and is recognized as one of the boldest movies ever made in Indian cinema. At the international box office, the movie made close to Rs 90 crore.

 

‘Dangal’

Dangal, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is a biographical sports drama that has become one of the greatest successes in Indian film, grossing more than Rs 2000 crores overseas. ‘Dangal’ chronicles the tale of the Phogat sisters, who are acknowledged as India’s first professional female wrestlers, and also stars the amazing Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra, Sakshi Tanwar, Aparshakti Khurana, Zaira Wasim, and Suhani Bhatnagar. The blockbuster movie is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under The Walt Disney Company India and Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao under Aamir Khan Productions. It’s impressive that the movie earned more than 50 million simply in Japan. ‘Dangal’ broke several international records and is still regarded as one of the best Hindi cinema movies ever produced. Some of its notable triumphs include being named Best Asian Film at the 7th Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards, becoming the first Bollywood film to top China’s box office and spark a feminism debate, being declared tax-free in several Indian states, becoming the fourth biggest global hit for Disney, among many others.

 

‘Yeh Ballet’

Yeh Ballet, a Netflix Original Film produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and written and directed by Sooni Taraporevala, starring Manish Chauhan and Achintya Bose. The dance drama, a coming-of-age narrative, follows the lives of two outcasts and is masterfully crafted. Yeh Ballet investigates the passion and creativity tucked away in Mumbai street homes. The first Indian film to get a recommendation from Reed Hastings, co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix, was “Yeh Ballet.”

 

‘Aranyak’

“Aranyak,” a crime-thriller web series on Netflix, has major parts for Raveena Tandon, Parambrata Chatterjee, Ashutosh Rana, and other actors. The series, which is produced by Roy Kapur Films and Ramesh Sippy Entertainment, tells the tale of two detectives who navigate suspects in a mysterious murder while pursuing personal goals and political ploys. The first online series produced by Roy Kapur Films, “Aranyak,” debuted in the first week and quickly rose to the top 10 non-English series globally on Netflix.

 

‘The Last Film Show’

The pinnacle of Roy Kapur’s work is “The Last Film Show.” The fourth Indian film to reach this stage and India’s official selection for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards, the Pan Nalin-directed film features Bhavin Rabari, Richa Meena, Bhavesh Shrimali, Dipen Raval, Rahul Koli, and Vikas Bata in key roles. The Last Film Show is a must-see movie about a little kid in rural India who discovers the thrill of watching movies and follows his ambition of becoming a movie director. The movie is now accessible on Netflix.

 

‘Rocket Boys (1, 2)’

Watching on SonyThe biographical web drama “Rocket Boys” from LIV depicts the early years of science in Independent India and is based on the lives of Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. The show, which stars Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, is produced by Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment with funding from Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nikhil Advani, Monisha Advani, and Madhu Bhojwani. It is directed by Abhay Pannu. Following the popularity of season one last year, the show’s creators released season two in 2023, which was equally highly welcomed by reviewers and audiences. The programs also received several honors in a range of categories.

 

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