Kapil Batra produces and directs Non Fiction Programmes, Documentaries, Chat Shows, Game Shows, and Corporate Films for Television Channels, Ministries, Non- Government Organisations and Corporate houses. A graduate of the Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, he has been working in the field of Television programming for over thirty years now. A senior television producer and director, he has directed some of India’s most reputed programmes like Indian Idol, Dus Ka Dum, Jhalak Dikhlaa Ja, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Deal Ya No Deal, Fame Gurukul, Batliwallas House No:43, Bournvita Quiz Contest and Bachke Rehnaa for Sony Entertainment Television, Bigg Boss and Guinness World Records for Colors, Ted Talks-India, Sach Ka Saamna, Comedy Ka Mahamukabla, Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain, India’s Child Genius, Kamzor Kadii Kaun, The Great Debate and Heart of the Matter for Star TV, Bollywood Ka Boss for Sahara, Emergency Room for National Geographic Channel, The Dream Merchants, Ek Se Badhkar Ek and Zee Cinestar Ki Khoj for Zee TV, Startup Champions and Sampoorna Ramayan for Doordarshan and Mastermind and University Challenge for the BBC
I’ve known Kapil for several years now and it’s always reassuring to know that he is at the helm of a project. He is a thorough professional, has strong technical know-how and is very committed to whatever he takes on. I wish him continued success.
In the course of the various jobs that I have done on films and on TV, I had the great opportunity to work with Mr. Kapil Batra on one of the most complicated shows with multi-camera setup, live ex tempore conversations and interactions with the inmates of the Indian version of Big Brother called BIG BOSS. I am yet to...
Kapil has a uncanny way of directing you without you knowing it. You get the feeling that you are doing it on your own. It is only until later you realise that you have been silently guided and handheld by someone with a sure footed wealth of wisdom and experience. He has one of the most trusting faces I’ve known...
Kapil’s worn a number of hats with aplomb – as newscaster, director, producer, documentarist… Its as an online-director that Kapil’s been a fellow traveller with Team Synergy, on a varied bunch of shows which have been very much in the public eye. Some select and high brow, like Mastermind and University Challenge for a niche prestige channel like BBC World,...
Quiet , cool, strong on craft and a wonderful team player , Kapil Batra is almost everyone’s first choice for online Director . When Miditech first started working with him close to 2 decades ago , his being from Delhi was seen as a handicap in Mumbai . One schedule later everything had changed . He was eagerly sought after...
Kapil has directed me in several big reality shows like Indian idol. Very rarely do TV directors let the host take the space & time to see if a spontaneous, honest & magical moment is being created on its own. I can proudly say Kapil & I have had plenty of those. He understands when it’s working & lets it...
