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    Meet Raj Kapoor, the Indian-Canadian showman behind the magic of Oscars 2024

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    Raj Kapoor, the executive producer and showrunner of Oscars 2024, is a Canadian boy of Indian descent who grew up in New Delhi, India. He has earned six Emmy Award nominations and has worked with celebrities like Carrie Underwood, Michael Jackson, Eminem, Usher, Rihanna, and Nikki Minaj.

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    Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor, the producers of Oscars 2024
    Television event producer Raj Kapoor is the executive producer and showrunner of Oscars 2024. India-origin Kapoor has worked on the show for the eight years and had served as producer for the Oscars 2023. This is first time he is serving as executive producer and showrunner, alongside veteran executive Katy Mullan as executive producer.

    As a Canadian boy of Indian descent who grew up watching the Oscars, dreaming of being part of it, this is a ‘pinch me’ moment, Kapoor said last year when he was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to be the man behind the Oscars. This has been an exceptional year for the movies, and it’s an absolute privilege to be leading the team celebrating the global film industry and the astounding talents that bring these cinematic stories to life, he added.

    According to a CNBC report, Raj Kapoor was born in New Delhi, India, before moving to Canada at a young age with his parents. He had spent his childhood in Alberta and studied English and drama from University of Alberta. He is based in Los Angles.

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    Speaking about Oscars 2024, Raj Kapoor said that producers have planned unannounced cameos and other surprises to entertain audiences at home. "My biggest hope is that they go through a range of emotions with us, that they feel happiness and joy, that we maybe make them shed a tear," Executive Producer Raj Kapoor said. "And then they somehow feel connected and inspired to also live their dreams." The 96th Oscars was held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and is being televised live across the globe.

    Kapoor has earned six Emmy Award nominations and won for executive producing the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) “Adele: One Night Only.”

    In addition to several Oscars shows, Kapoor’s credits include “The GRAMMY Awards,” “ACM Awards,” “Latin GRAMMYS,” “The Emmy Awards,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration,” “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” and “The Disney Family Singalong” specials.

    According to Raj Kapoor's IMDb page, he has worked on projects with many celebrities including Carrie Underwood, Michael Jackson, Eminem, Usher, Rihanna, Nikki Minaj and Katy Perry. He has worked on numerous television shows including The Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, The Voice, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars and Xfactor.

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes and celebrates all aspects of the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars.

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