Gaurav Kapur, an accomplished actor, YouTuber, journalist, comedian, and television personality, originates from New Delhi, India. He gained recognition through his role as the host for the pre-match segment of the Indian Premier League show, Extraaa Innings T20.
Born on April 11, 1981, Gaurav Kapur, also known as Gaurav Kapoor, is a Sagittarius and follows the Hindu faith. His father runs a business while his mother manages the household. He pursued his education at Mount St. Mary's School, Sumeral Jain School, and Sri Venkateswara College before studying fashion management at the National Institute of Fashion Technology. His journey led him to New Delhi due to his father's professional commitments.
Caption: Gaurav with his parents during childhood (Source: Instagram)
Professional Journey
Post-graduation, Kapur entered the media scene working with FM radio and later appeared on Sony TV's travel show, Indian Holiday, alongside Anu Malhotra and Mini Mathur. His acting debut came with the film Darna Mana Hai (2003), followed by roles in various movies including Chai Pani Etc (2004) and White Rainbow (2005). He portrayed Ahmed in Ram Gopal Varma's Sholay remake, Ki Aag (2008), and featured in films such as Secrets of the Seven Sounds (2008) and Ugly Aur Pagli (2010).
His collaboration with Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah in Neeraj Pandey's A Wednesday (2014) and the lead role in Bad Luck Govind (2009) received mixed reviews. Kapur also starred in Chala Mussaddi – Office Office (2011) and hosted the cricket talk show Extraaa Innings T20 from 2011 to 2017, covering multiple Indian Premier League seasons. In 2017, he launched the web series Breakfast with Champions and co-founded Kommune Arts Private Limited. His entrepreneurial ventures include Oaktree Creative Solutions, established in 2016.
As a YouTuber, Kapur shares comedy content and has performed live in numerous venues. He briefly worked as an assistant manager at Pantaloons and appeared in Amazon Funnies (2026).
Caption: Gaurav attending an event (Source: Instagram)
Financial Overview
With a net worth estimated between INR 25 to 30 Lakh as of 2026, Kapur's earnings stem from acting, comedy, social media, and television hosting. Detailed financial disclosures remain undisclosed.
Personal Life
Kapur is happily married to Kirat Bhattal, with whom he tied the knot on November 3, 2014, in Chandigarh. Kirat, an accomplished Indian actress and model, maintains a low profile regarding their private life.
Caption: Gaurav with his wife (Source: Instagram)
Physical Attributes
Standing at 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 meters) with a weight of approximately 65 kg (143 lbs), Kapur features a brown complexion, black eyes, and short brown hair. His body measurements include 38x32x12 inches, reflecting a lean physique complemented by his humorous demeanor. He engages in light exercise and favors casual attire.
Digital Presence
Active across platforms, Kapur commands 138,000 Instagram followers, 1.4 million Twitter followers, and 170,000 Facebook followers. His YouTube channel, launched in 2016, boasts 712,000 subscribers as of May 2026.
