Aatish Kapadia

Writer, Director, Producer, Lyricist, Dialogue & Screenplay Writer, Actor

Indian Mumbai

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Director, Producer, Lyricist, Dialogue & Screenplay Writer, Actor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/04/01
Age2024 years
BirthplaceMumbai

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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

Height173 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationBachelor’s degree in Commerce
College/UniversityNarsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, University of Mumbai

Personal Life

SchoolSarla Sarjan English School, Church Road, Juhu, Mumbai (1980)
College/University
  • SVKM’s Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai (1987)
  • K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SiblingsBrother: Praveen Kapadia
SpouseAlison Kapadia (works at The Indian Express)
ChildrenSon: Agastya Kapadia, Daughter: None

Career

DebutTheatre Play (Gujarati; As a writer): Aandhlo Pato (1992)
Awards
Indian Television Academy Awards
  • Year: 2005 Award: ITA Technical Award for Best Dialogues for the TV serial Sarabhai vs Sarabhai with Jamnadas Majethia
  • Year: 2005 Award: Best Serial – Comedy for the TV serial Sarabhai vs Sarabhai with Jamnadas Majethia
  • Year: 2020 Award: Milestone Achievement Award for Khichdi shared with Jamnadas Majethia
  • Year: 2020 Award: Milestone Achievement Award for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai shared with Jamnadas Majethia
  • Year: 2021 Award: Best Serial – Comedy for Wagle Ki Duniya shared with Jamnadas Majethia
Indian Telly Awards
  • Year: 2004 Award: Best Sitcom/Comedy Programme for Khichdi shared with Jamnadas Majethia
  • Year: 2023 Award: Best Programme with a Social Message for Wagle Ki Duniya shared with Jamnadas Majethia
IWM Digital Awards
  • Year: 2023 Award: Best Dialogues in a Web Series Award for Happy Family Conditions Apply
Notable Works
  • Khichdi (TV series, 2002-2018)
  • Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (TV series, 2004-2006)
  • Baa Bahoo Aur Baby (TV series)
  • Wagle Ki Duniya (TV series, 2021-2025)
  • Happy Family: Conditions Apply (TV series, 2023)
  • Khichdi: The Movie (2010)
  • Khichdi 2: Mission Pantukistan (2023)
  • Aankhen (dialogue writer, 2002)
  • Waqt (dialogue writer)
  • Josh (dialogue writer)
  • Maan (dialogue writer)

Favourites

Actor(s)Amit Sial, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Prateek Gandhi
Actress(es)Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sheeba Chaddha, Ratna Pathak Shah

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.
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