Shekhar Kapur

Shekhar Kapur

79 · Born: Dec 6, 1945

2022
2013
2007
2002
1998

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornDec 6, 1945 Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]

Biography

Shekhar Kapur, a renowned director and actor, embarked his journey on December 6, 1945, in the vibrant city of Lahore, which was then a part of British India, but is now a proud part of Pakistan. With a career spanning numerous decades, Kapur has made a significant impact on the world of cinema, leaving an indelible mark with his work on films such as Elizabeth, released in 1998, its sequel Elizabeth: The Golden Age, which premiered in 2007, and the critically acclaimed Bandit Queen, which was released in 1994. His personal life has also been subject to much scrutiny, with his previous marriage to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi being a topic of great interest.

Career

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2024
Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust as Council Member (voice)
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2018
Vishwaroopam 2
Vishwaroopam 2 as Colonel Jagannath
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2013
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Vishwaroopam
Vishwaroopam as Colonel Jagannath
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1995
Bandit Queen
Bandit Queen as Truck Driver
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1989
Gawaahi
Gawaahi as Ranjeet Choudhary
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2014
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2023
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2013
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2008
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2007
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2002
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1998
Elizabeth
Elizabeth as Director
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1995
Bandit Queen
Bandit Queen as Director
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1983
Masoom
Masoom as Director