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Shekhar Kapur

Shekhar Kapur was born on December 6, 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India. He is an actor and director, 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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Known For

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Director
(1998)
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Director
(2007)
Bandit Queen
Bandit Queen Director
(1994)
The Four Feathers
The Four Feathers Director
(2002)
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Filmography

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 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 Falak (The Sky)
Inspector - Jimmy (as Shekhar Kapoor)
 1988 Mahanagar (TV Series)
 1988 Uppanyas (TV Series)
 1985 Khandaan (TV Series) (1985)
 1984 Bindiya Chamkegi
Raj A. Kumar
 1981 Bhula Na Dena
Actor (uncredited)
 1980 Khanjar
 1979 Jeena Yahan
Shekhar
 1978 Toote Khilone
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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

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Alternate Names:

Shekar Kapoor | Shekhar Kapoor
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Personal Quote:

I am far more comfortable with failure than I ever will be with success. See more »

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Had a seven year long relationship with Shabana Azmi See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius
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