Quick Info
| Profession | Writer, Director, Producer, Lyricist, Dialogue, Screenplay Writer, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
Latest News about Aatish Kapadia
01/07/2025
Aatish Kapadia purchased a luxury apartment in the upscale Goregaon area of Mumbai in July 2025, valued at approximately ₹15.31 crore. This investment marks a significant personal milestone for the renowned television writer and director, reflecting his continued success in the Indian entertainment industry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Aatish Kapadia is a multifaceted Indian writer, director, and producer who has played a key role in reshaping Indian television comedy. With shows like Khichdi, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, and Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, he brought urban satire and family humor to the mainstream. Co-founder of Hats Off Productions, Aatish Kapadia is known for his sharp wit, culturally rooted storytelling, and iconic character creations. | |
| Despite primarily working in television, Kapadia’s contributions to Indian entertainment are on par with major Bollywood figures, and his influence continues to grow in the OTT space and Hindi cinema. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Commerce |
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| College/University | Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, University of Mumbai |
Personal Life
| School | Sarla Sarjan English School, Church Road, Juhu, Mumbai (1980) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Siblings | Brother: Praveen Kapadia |
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| Spouse | Alison Kapadia (works at The Indian Express) |
| Children | Son: Agastya Kapadia, Daughter: |
Career
| Debut | Theatre Play (Gujarati; As a writer): Aandhlo Pato (1992) | ||||||
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Favourites
| Actor(s) | Amit Sial, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Prateek Gandhi |
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| Actress(es) | Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sheeba Chaddha, Ratna Pathak Shah |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/aatishkapadia/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/aatish.kapadia/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Aatish Kapadia is a multi-talented Indian TV director, lyricist, dialogue & screenplay writer, and actor. | |
| 2. He had a challenging childhood, facing financial difficulties as his family went bankrupt when he was a teenager. | |
| 3. To escape the discord at home, he found solace under a Champa tree near his house, observing people's behavior and noting them down for his theater plays. | |
| 4. During his youth, he became fascinated with acting and participated in various college acting competitions. | |
| 5. The Bollywood film 'Aankhen' (2002) was inspired by his theater play 'Aandhlo Pato' (1992), which he wrote. | |
| 6. A book he authored, 'Resham Dankh,' was published in Gujarati in 2002. | |
| 7. In the popular TV series 'Khichdi' (2002), he portrayed the role of Jignesh. | |
| 8. In 2002, he co-founded Hats Off Production with Jamnadas Majethia. | |
| 9. He has written for several Gujarati theater plays and produced notable Hindi TV serials. | |
| 10. Aatish has contributed as a writer to various Hindi TV serials and worked as a lyricist in some Hindi films. | |
| 11. He has directed films and series, including 'Khichdi: The Movie' (2010) and 'Khichdi 2' (2023). | |
| 12. In 2020, he criticized the Pakistani TV show 'Chana Jor Garam' for heavily borrowing from 'Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai' without permission. | |
| 13. Aatish was the creator and writer of the Hindi web series 'Happy Family Conditions Apply' in 2023. | |
| 14. Apart from his creative pursuits, he enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and traveling. | |
| 15. On social occasions, he indulges in alcohol with friends. | |
| 16. He shares a long-standing friendship with actor Jamnadas Majethia. | |
| 17. His net worth is estimated at approximately ₹115 crore as of 2025. | |
| 18. He recently invested in a luxurious apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Goregaon area, valued at approximately ₹15.31 crore in July 2025. |