Ravi Kapoor Biography: Wife, Age, Instagram, Movies, Ethnicity, Net Worth

Ravi Kapoor is an Actor, Director, Writer, Producer. He became well known to American television audiences for his regular role as Dr. Mahesh “Bug” Vijayaraghavensatanaryanamurthy on the popular NBC crime drama Crossing Jordan (2001–2007).

He is a British actor, writer, and director who has built a career working in both the United Kingdom and the United States. He also gained recognition for his work as Dr. Siddhartha “Sid” Shandar on the ABC medical series Gideon’s Crossing (2000–2001).

Beyond acting, he has found success as a filmmaker, most recently directing the independent film Four Samosas (2022).

Profile

• Full name: Ravi Kapoor
• Date of birth: June 27, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Liverpool, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Hair color: Dark Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Meera Simhan
• Children: Two children
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Punjabi Indian heritage
• Net worth: $1-5 million

Early Life and Education

Ravi Kapoor, who is now 56 years old, was born on June 27, 1969, in Liverpool, England. He is of Punjabi Indian heritage and grew up in Liverpool. Information regarding his parents and siblings is not publicly disclosed. He received his acting education at the East 15 Acting School in Loughton, Essex, a training he completed over three years.

Personal Life

Kapoor is married to actress and writer Meera Simhan. They have two children. They have collaborated professionally, including sharing a Special Jury Prize for Best Screenplay for their film Miss India America. The family is primarily based in Los Angeles.

Career

Ravi Kapoor’s acting career began in the United Kingdom with his first film role in the comedy Wild West (1992). He transitioned to American television with prominent roles on medical dramas such as Gideon’s Crossing and Crossing Jordan, where he played the regular role of Dr. Mahesh “Bug” Vijayaraghavensatanaryanamurthy for six years. His television work includes guest appearances on a range of shows including 24, NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, The Good Doctor, and the miniseries Sharp Objects. In film, he has had roles in major productions like Flight (2012) and Ad Astra (2019).

Beyond acting, Kapoor has made a name for himself as a director and writer of independent films. He directed and co-wrote the films Miss India America (2015) and Four Samosas (2022). The latter premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Awards and Nominations

• Nominee for the Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival for Four Samosas in 2022
• Nominee for the Raindance Award for Best International Feature for Four Samosas in 2022
• Nominee for the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival for Miss India America in 2015
• Winner of Special Jury Prize for Best Screenplay – Narrative Feature at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in 2015, shared with Meera Simhan for Miss India America
• Winner of Jury Award for Best Narrative at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival for Miss India America in 2015

Net Worth

Ravi Kapoor’s net worth is estimated to be between $1-5 million. This figure is an approximation based on his decades-long career as a working actor, writer, and director in various television shows and independent films.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ravikapoorla
• Twitter: @RaviKapoor

Filmography

• Wild West (1992)
• The Peacock Spring (1996) (TV movie)
• Bribery and Corruption (1997)
• Guru in Seven (1998)
• Gideon’s Crossing (2000-2001) (TV series)
• Crossing Jordan (2001-2007) (TV series)
• The Great Commission (2003)
• My Name Is Earl (2008) (TV series guest role)
• Numb3rs (2008) (TV series guest role)
• Raspberry Magic (2009)
• 24 (2009) (TV series guest role)
• Fringe (2009) (TV series guest role)
• Grey’s Anatomy (2009, 2010) (TV series guest role)
• Heroes (2009) (TV series guest role)
• World Cupp 2011 (2009)
• The Mentalist (2010) (TV series guest role)
• Life at the Resort (2011)
• Flight (2012)
• NCIS (2014) (TV series guest role)
• Hand of God (2014-2015) (TV series guest role)
• The Young and the Restless (2015) (TV series guest role)