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Shekhar Kapur

  • Director
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Shekhar Kapur at an event for Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
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Shekhar Kapur was born on 6 December 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]. He is a director and actor, known for Elizabeth (1998), Bandit Queen (1994) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). He was previously married to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi.
BornDecember 6, 1945
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BornDecember 6, 1945
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 10 wins & 10 nominations total

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Shekhar Kapur and Robert Richardson in The Four Feathers (2002)
Shekhar Kapur, Heath Ledger, and Robert Richardson in The Four Feathers (2002)
Shekhar Kapur in The Four Feathers (2002)
Shekhar Kapur in Vishwaroopam (2013)
Shekhar Kapur, Miles Anderson, Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, James Babson, and Andrea Jeremiah in Vishwaroopam (2013)
Cate Blanchett and Shekhar Kapur in Elizabeth (1998)
Julie Christie and Shekhar Kapur in New York, I Love You (2008)
Shekhar Kapur in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Shekhar Kapur in What's Love Got to Do with It? (2022)
Shekhar Kapur in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Cate Blanchett and Shekhar Kapur in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
(Left to right) Director of photography Robert Richardson, director Shekhar Kapur and Heath Ledger on the set

Known for:

Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth (1998)
Elizabeth
7.4
  • Director(directed by)
  • 1998
Bandit Queen (1994)
Bandit Queen
7.5
  • Director
  • 1994
Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
6.8
  • Director
  • 2007
Kate Hudson and Heath Ledger in The Four Feathers (2002)
The Four Feathers
6.5
  • Director
  • 2002

Credits

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Director

  • Paani
    • Director
    • In Production
  • Elisabeth
    • Director
    • Pre-production
  • Emma Thompson, Shabana Azmi, Shazad Latif, Lily James, Asim Chaudhry, and Sajal Ali in What's Love Got to Do with It? (2022)
    What's Love Got to Do with It?
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Why? - The Musical (2022)
    Why? - The Musical
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Laurie Davidson in Will (2017)
    Will
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Science of Compassion (2016)
    Science of Compassion
    • Director
    • 2016
  • Bradley James in Damien (2016)
    Damien
    • Director
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013)
    Venice 70: Future Reloaded
    • co-director
    • 2013
  • Passage (2009)
    Passage
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Ethan Hawke, Natalie Portman, Christina Ricci, Andy Garcia, John Hurt, Robin Wright, James Caan, Julie Christie, Drea de Matteo, Carlos Acosta, Orlando Bloom, Hayden Christensen, Bradley Cooper, Chris Cooper, Irrfan Khan, Shia LaBeouf, Maggie Q, Shu Qi, Anton Yelchin, Rachel Bilson, and Olivia Thirlby in New York, I Love You (2008)
    New York, I Love You
    • Director (segment Shekhar Kapur)
    • 2008
  • Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
    Elizabeth: The Golden Age
    • Director
    • 2007
  • Kate Hudson and Heath Ledger in The Four Feathers (2002)
    The Four Feathers
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth (1998)
    Elizabeth
    • Director (directed by)
    • 1998
  • Jackie Shroff, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, and Manisha Koirala in Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
    Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
    • Director (uncredited)
    • 1995
  • Tehkikaat (1994)
    Tehkikaat
    • Director
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1994
  • Bandit Queen (1994)
    Bandit Queen
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Sridevi, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, and Meenakshi Sheshadri in Joshilaay (1989)
    Joshilaay
    • Director (uncredited)
    • 1989

Actor

  • Schirkoa
    • Council Member (voice)
    • Post-production
  • Jackie Shroff, Ullas Mohan, Vijay Varma, Radhika Apte, and Kani Kusruti in OK Computer (2021)
    OK Computer
    • Cyrus Noor Xerxes
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • Shekhar Kapur, Rahul Bose, Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, and Andrea Jeremiah in Vishwaroopam 2 (2018)
    Vishwaroopam 2
    • Col. Jaganath
    • 2018
  • Himesh Reshammiya and Farah Karimaee in Teraa Surroor (2016)
    Teraa Surroor
    • Rajeev Kaul
    • 2016
  • Iftar
    • Ghalib's Voice (voice)
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Preity G Zinta and Gaurav Chanana in Ishkq in Paris (2013)
    Ishkq in Paris
    • Ranveer
    • 2013
  • Shekhar Kapur, Rahul Bose, Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, and Andrea Jeremiah in Vishwaroopam (2013)
    Vishwaroopam
    • Col. Jaganaathan
    • 2013
  • Saatwan Aasman (1992)
    Saatwan Aasman
    • Dev (as Shekhar Kapoor)
    • 1992
  • Nazar (1990)
    Nazar
    • Antique Dealer
    • Money Lender
    • 1990
  • Shekhar Kapur and Dimple Kapadia in Drishti (1990)
    Drishti
    • Nikhil
    • 1990
  • Kavita Chaudhary in Udaan (1989)
    Udaan
    • DM Sitapur
    • TV Series
    • 1989
  • Gawaahi (1989)
    Gawaahi
    • Ranjeet Choudhary
    • 1989
  • Uppanyas (1988)
    Uppanyas
    • TV Series
    • 1988
  • Falak (The Sky) (1988)
    Falak (The Sky)
    • Inspector - Jimmy (as Shekhar Kapoor)
    • 1988
  • Mahanagar (1988)
    Mahanagar
    • TV Series
    • 1988
  • Khandaan
    • (1985)
    • TV Series
    • 1985

Producer

  • Why? - The Musical (2022)
    Why? - The Musical
    • co-producer
    • 2022
  • Mihir Lath and Sagar Thackar in Tipu (2019)
    Tipu
    • Presented by
    • Short
    • 2019
  • Laurie Davidson in Will (2017)
    Will
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2017
  • Bradley James in Damien (2016)
    Damien
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2016
  • Iftar
    • executive producer
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013)
    Venice 70: Future Reloaded
    • producer (segment Shekhar Kapur)
    • 2013
  • Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (2011)
    Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
    • producer
    • 2011
  • Marisa Tomei, Heather Graham, and Jimi Mistry in The Guru (2002)
    The Guru
    • executive producer
    • 2002
  • Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala in Dil Se.. (1998)
    Dil Se..
    • executive producer
    • 1998
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Vishwaroopam 2 (2018) Trailer
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Vishwaroopam 2 (2018) Trailer
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Ishkq in Paris (2013) Trailer
Trailer 2:44
Ishkq in Paris (2013) Trailer
Teraa Surroor - Trailer
Trailer 3:11
Teraa Surroor - Trailer

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Shekar Kapoor
  • Born
    • December 6, 1945
    • Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]
  • Spouse
    • Suchitra Krishnamoorthi1997 - 2007 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Magazine article: 'Tragedy of a real bandit' by Shekhar Kapur, The Independent Arts & Books Review, 30 May 2008, The Indpendent Newspaper [UK], Independent News & Media Limited
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews
    • 1 Article

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    Nephew of Late Dev Anand.
  • Quotes
    I've never looked at film-making as a career. I've looked on film-making as an adventure. When you come down the mountain, you get ready to climb again.

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