Mohan Kapur
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Kapur in 2011 | |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
Mohan Kapur is an Indian actor, television host, and voice artist who works predominantly in Hindi films and television. He is best known for his role as Yusuf Khan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) projects Ms. Marvel (2022), The Marvels (2023), and Daredevil: Born Again (2025), as well as for hosting the game show Saanp Seedi on Zee TV.
Career
Television
Kapur gained prominence as the host of Saanp Seedi (Snakes & Ladders), the first original Indian programme produced for a satellite network by Zee TV (1992–1994). The show, a combination of a game and talk show format, featured celebrity guests and was broadcast across the Asia-Pacific, including Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.[1] He later hosted shows like Surf Wheel of Fortune (1995–1997) and Philips Top 10 (1995). Kapur also appeared in supporting roles in series such as Hip Hip Hurray (1996–1999), Hostages (2019–2020), where he earned praise for his role as Subramanian, and Karmma Calling (2024).[2]
Film
Kapur debuted in films as the lead antagonist in Beqabu (1996). He has since appeared in over 60 films, often portraying complex characters, including the "surprise antagonist" in projects like Sadak 2 (2020) and Hostages.[3] Notable film roles include Jolly LLB (2013), Happy New Year (2014), Mission Mangal (2019), and The Vaccine War (2023). His international breakthrough came with the role of Yusuf Khan in the MCU's Ms. Marvel (2022), followed by The Marvels (2023) and Daredevil: Born Again (2025).[4]
Voice acting
Kapur is a prolific voice artist, having dubbed for Hollywood actors such as Dwayne Johnson, Tom Hardy, Nicolas Cage, and Jackie Chan in Hindi versions of films like Fast & Furious 6 (2013), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and The Karate Kid (2010). He is notably recognized for voicing Doctor Strange in the Hindi dubs of MCU films, including Doctor Strange (2016) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).[5]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Beqabu | Zanjarh Singh | |
| 1997 | Zameer: The Awakening of a Soul | ||
| 1997 | Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi | Khushi's Father | |
| 1998 | Angaaray | Lala Roshanlal's Brother (Mitthu) | |
| 2002 | Deewangee | Vikrant Kapoor | |
| 2011 | Haunted – 3D | Priest | |
| 2011 | Game | Karamvir | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Professor | |
| 2011 | Soundtrack | Charandeep S. Dhingra (Charlie) | |
| 2012 | Bittoo Boss | ||
| 2012 | Hate Story | Cabinet Minister K. Malhotra | |
| 2012 | Life's Good | ||
| 2012 | Raaz 3: The Third Dimension | Doctor | |
| 2013 | Jolly LLB | Yograj Dewan | |
| 2013 | Inkaar | ||
| 2013 | Sooper Se Ooper | Lal | |
| 2014 | Creature 3D | Doctor Moga | |
| 2014 | Happy New Year | Mr. Kapoor, Charan's Assistant | |
| 2014 | Zid | Newspaper Editor Karan | |
| 2015 | I | Sushil | Tamil film; uncredited |
| 2015 | Kamasutra 3D | Kamasutra Guru's Apprentice | |
| 2017 | Manjha | Veena's Husband | Marathi film |
| 2018 | Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se | Marfatia | |
| 2018 | Mitron | Richa's Father | |
| 2018 | Heartbeats | Harindar Zinta | |
| 2019 | Mission Mangal | Reporter Durgesh Swami | |
| 2019 | 377 Ab Normal | Mukul Rastogi | |
| 2020 | Sadak 2 | Commissioner Rajesh Puri | |
| 2020 | London Confidential | RK Goyal, JT's Secretary | |
| 2021 | Squad | Abhay Bhatnagar | |
| 2021 | Urf Ghanta | Stranger | |
| 2022 | Life's Good | ||
| 2023 | The Vaccine War | Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar | [6] |
| 2023 | The Marvels | Yusuf Khan | English film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | Saanp Seedi | Host | ||
| 1995–1997 | Surf Wheel of Fortune | Host | ||
| 1995 | Philips Top 10 | Host | ||
| 1996 | O Daddy | |||
| 1996–1999 | Hip Hip Hurray | Rajan | ||
| 1999 | Saturday Suspense | Amar Chopra | ||
| 2002–2004 | Kittie Party | Reva's Brother-in-law | ||
| 2008 | Zindagi Badal Sakta Hai Hadsaa | Manoviraj Singh | ||
| 2010 | CID | Jeevan | Episodic role in episode 612 | |
| 2010 | Ishaan | Nakul Sachdev | ||
| 2010 | 100% De Dana Dan | Ring Announcer | ||
| 2010 | Kitani Mohabbat Hai 2 | Rudra Pratap Singhania | ||
| 2012 | Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath | Mr. Yashvardhan | ||
| 2012–2013 | Amrit Manthan | Mr. Oberoi | ||
| 2014 | Everest | Major Sameer Khanna | ||
| 2017–2018 | Savitri Devi College & Hospital | Dr. Anand Malhotra | ||
| 2018 | Table No. 5 | ZEE5 original series | ||
| 2019 | Hostages | Subramanian | ||
| 2019 | Only for Singles | KRK | ||
| 2020 | Black Widows | Lalit | Web series | [7] |
| 2021 | Crime Next Door | |||
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel | Yusuf Khan | Main role; Disney+ miniseries | [8] |
| 2024 | Karmma Calling | Nikhil Setia | Disney+ web series | |
| 2025 | Daredevil: Born Again | Yusuf Khan | Disney+ series; Episode: "With Interest" | [9] |
Dubbing roles
Live action films
Animated films
| Film title | Original Voice(s) | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | George Lopez | Rafael | Hindi | English | 2011 | 2011 |
| Rio 2 | 2014 | 2014 | ||||
| The Angry Birds Movie | Peter Dinklage | Mighty Eagle | 2016 | 2016 | ||
| The Angry Birds Movie 2 | 2019 | 2019 |
TV series
| Series title | Original Actor | Character(s) | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Ryan | Wendell Pierce | James Greer | Hindi | English | 2018–2023 | 2018–2023 | Amazon Original Series |
| Ms. Marvel | Himself | Yusuf Khan | Hindi | English | 2022 | 2022 | Disney+ miniseries |
| Daredevil: Born Again | Himself | Yusuf Khan | Hindi | English | 2025 | 2025 | Disney+ miniseries |
See also
References
- ^ Patel, Ano (23 April 2015). "Mohan Kapur: Everything happened to me by chance". Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Singh, Suhani (10 July 2022). "How Mohan Kapur bagged a role in Disney+ series Ms Marvel". India Today. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Roshmila. "'I never had the audacity to dream of going to Hollywood'". Rediff. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Taylor, Drew; Lincoln, Ross A. (10 August 2024). "New 'Daredevil: Born Again' Footage Teases 'Heat'-Like Showdown with Kingpin". TheWrap. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Mohan Kapoor turns commentator". The Times of India. 30 August 2009. Archived from the original on 25 May 2012.
- ^ "The Vaccine War: Review and Story". Kissu. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ "Interview: एक्टर मोहन कपूर से जानिए- कैसे हो रही है 'ब्लैक विडो' के हिंदी रीमेक पर काम". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 14 October 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ Singh, Suhani (10 July 2022). "How Mohan Kapur bagged a role in Disney+ series Ms Marvel". India Today. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Drew; Lincoln, Ross A. (10 August 2024). "New 'Daredevil: Born Again' Footage Teases 'Heat'-Like Showdown with Kingpin". TheWrap. Archived from the original on 10 August 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ "Mohan-Suchitra dub for 'Die Hard 4'". 20 June 2007.
- ^ "Race to Witch Mountain 2009 part 10 hindi.flv". YouTube.com. 31 December 2009. Archived from the original on 7 October 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "tv actors turn x-men!". 5 March 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Roshmila. "'I never had the audacity to dream of going to Hollywood'". Rediff. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
External links
- Mohan Kapur at IMDb