Shekhar Kapur

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Shekhar Kapur was born on December 6, 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India. He is a director and actor, known for Elizabeth (1998), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) and Bandit Queen (1994). He was previously married to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi. See full bio »

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December 6, 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Elizabeth Director

(1998)

Elizabeth: The Golden Age Director

(2007)

Bandit Queen Director

(1994)

The Four Feathers Director

(2002)

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Director (15 credits)

Elizabeth: The Dark Age (announced)

Paani (announced)

Elisabeth (pre-production)

2017 Will (TV Series) (4 episodes)

- Once, Bright Angel (2017)

- The Two Gentlemen (2017)

- Cowards Die Many Times (2017)

- The Play's the Thing (2017)

2016 Damien (TV Series) (1 episode)

- The Beast Rises (2016)

2013 Venice 70: Future Reloaded (Documentary) (co-director)

2009/I Passage (Short)

2008 New York, I Love You (segment "Shekhar Kapur")

2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age

2002 The Four Feathers

1998 Elizabeth

1994 Tehkikaat (TV Mini-Series) (1 episode)

- Jealousy Turns Blood (1994)

1994 Bandit Queen

1987 Mr. India

1983 Masoom

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Actor (23 credits)

2018 Vishwaroopam 2
Col. Jaganath

2016 Teraa Surroor
Rajeev Kaul

2015 Iftar (Short)
Ghalib's Voice (voice)

2013 Ishkq in Paris
Ranveer

2013 Vishwaroopam
Col. Jaganaathan

1992 Saatwan Aasman
Dev (as Shekhar Kapoor)

1990 Nazar
Antique Dealer / Money Lender

1990 Drishti
Nikhil

1989 Gawaahi
Ranjeet Choudhary

1989 Udaan (TV Series)
DM Sitapur

1988 Uppanyas (TV Series)

1988 Falak (The Sky)
Inspector - Jimmy (as Shekhar Kapoor)

1988 Mahanagar (TV Series)

1985 Khandaan (TV Series) (1985)

1984 Bindiya Chamkegi
Raj A. Kumar

1981 Bhula Na Dena
Actor (uncredited)

1981 Agni Pareeksha

1981 Pal Do Pal Ka Saath

1980 Khanjar

1979 Jeena Yahan
Shekhar

1978 Toote Khilone

1975 Jaan Hazir Hai

1974 Ishq Ishq Ishq

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Producer (9 credits)

Elizabeth: The Dark Age (executive producer) (announced)

Little Dragon (executive producer) (pre-production)

2017 Will (TV Series) (executive producer)

2016 Damien (TV Series) (executive producer - 1 episode)

- The Beast Rises (2016) ... (executive producer)

2015 Iftar (Short) (executive producer)

2013 Venice 70: Future Reloaded (Documentary) (producer - segment "Shekhar Kapur")

2011 Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (Documentary) (producer)

2002 The Guru (executive producer)

1998 Dil Se.. (executive producer)

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Writer (4 credits)

Elizabeth: The Dark Age (announced)

Paani (screenplay) / (story) (announced)

Little Dragon (screenplay) (pre-production)

2013 Venice 70: Future Reloaded (Documentary) (segment "Shekhar Kapur")

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

2016 India in a Day (Documentary) (Creative Consultant)

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Thanks (6 credits)

2017 Living Idle (Short) (very special thanks)

2010 Tere Bin Laden (special thanks - as Shekhar Kapoor)

2002 Omnibus (TV Series documentary) (thanks - 1 episode)

- Spotlights & Saris: Making Bombay Dreams (2002) ... (thanks)

1996 Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (thanks)

1995 Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (thanks)

1994 1942: A Love Story (thanks - as Shekhar Kapoor)

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Self (17 credits)

2017 Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible (Documentary)
Himself

2017 Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film Editing (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2013 Pradhanmantri (TV Series)
Himself - Host

- Lal Bahadur Shastri (2013) ... Himself - Host

- India-China War (2013) ... Himself - Host

- Hindu Code Bill (2013) ... Himself - Host

- Story of Madras and Bombay (2013) ... Himself - Host

- Story of Kashmir (2013) ... Himself - Host

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2011 This Space Available (Documentary)
Himself

2011 Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (Documentary)
Himself

2009 India's Got Talent (TV Series)
Himself - Judge

- Grand Finale (2009) ... Himself - Judge

- Semifinal 2 (2009) ... Himself - Judge

- Semifinal 1 (Independence Day Special) (2009) ... Himself - Judge

- Episode #1.14 (2009) ... Himself - Judge

- Episode #1.13 (2009) ... Himself - Judge

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2008 VTV Interviews (TV Series)
Himself

- Vtv Elizabeth (2008) ... Himself

2007 Cartelera (TV Series)
Himself

- Episode dated 15 December 2007 (2007) ... Himself

- Episode dated 27 October 2007 (2007) ... Himself

2006 HARDtalk Extra (TV Series)
Himself

- Shekhar Kapur (2006) ... Himself

2005 There Is No Direction (Documentary short)
Himself

2004 Bollywood Remixed - Das indische Kino erobert den Westen (Documentary)
Himself

2003 The 100 Greatest Movie Stars (TV Movie documentary)
Himself

2002 Omnibus (TV Series documentary)
Himself - Film Director

- Spotlights & Saris: Making Bombay Dreams (2002) ... Himself - Film Director

2002 Bravo Profiles (TV Series documentary)
Himself

- Cate Blanchett (2002) ... Himself

1999 Kehta Hai Joker (TV Series documentary)
Himself

1997 Rendevouz with Simi Garewal (TV Series)
Himself

- Rendezvous with Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra ... Himself

1988 Akarshan
Himself

Personal Details

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 | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Shekar Kapoor | Shekhar Kapoor

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Personal Quote:

There's a lot of imagination in Asia, and I believe that the next Google will come from there, and the next Pixar. I believe that the great new media companies will come out of Asia and surpass the big media conglomerates that exist right now in the west. See more »

Trivia:

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales in the early 70's in London UK. Disillusioned and unmotivated my this conventional career, he abandoned his profession to pursue his artistic interests. See more »