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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), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) and Bandit Queen (1994). 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 & 11 nominations total

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    Known for

    Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth (1998)
    Elizabeth
    7.4
    • Director(directed by)
    • 1998
    Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
    Elizabeth: The Golden Age
    6.8
    • Director
    • 2007
    Bandit Queen (1994)
    Bandit Queen
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1994
    Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson, and Heath Ledger in Die vier Federn (2002)
    Die vier Federn
    6.5
    • Director
    • 2002

    Credits

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    Director

    • Warlord
      • Director
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Elisabeth
      • Director
      • Pre-production
    • Ebony McQueen
      • Director
      • Pre-production
    • Masoom... The New Generation
      • Director
      • Pre-production
    • Paani
      • Director
      • In 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?
      6.3
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2022
    • Why? The Musical
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Laurie Davidson in Will (2017)
      Will
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Science of Compassion (2016)
      Science of Compassion
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Bradley James in Damien (2016)
      Damien
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013)
      Venice 70: Future Reloaded
      5.7
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Passage (2009)
      Passage
      6.2
      Short
      • Director
      • 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
      6.2
      • Director (segment "Shekhar Kapur")
      • 2008
    • Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
      Elizabeth: The Golden Age
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson, and Heath Ledger in Die vier Federn (2002)
      Die vier Federn
      6.5
      • Director
      • 2002
    • Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth (1998)
      Elizabeth
      7.4
      • Director (directed by)
      • 1998
    • Tehkikaat (1994)
      Tehkikaat
      8.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 1994–1995
    • Jackie Shroff, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, and Manisha Koirala in Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995)
      Dushmani: A Violent Love Story
      4.9
      • Director (uncredited)
      • 1995
    • Bandit Queen (1994)
      Bandit Queen
      7.5
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Sridevi, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor, and Meenakshi Sheshadri in Joshilaay (1989)
      Joshilaay
      5.6
      • Director (uncredited)
      • 1989

    Actor

    • Shekhar Kapur Presents Roots: Tracing Origins
      • Shekhar Kapur
      • 2025
    • Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust (2024)
      Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
      5.5
      • Council Member (voice)
      • 2024
    • Jackie Shroff, Ullas Mohan, Vijay Varma, Radhika Apte, and Kani Kusruti in OK Computer (2021)
      OK Computer
      5.5
      TV Series
      • Cyrus Noor Xerxes
      • 2021
    • Shekhar Kapur, Rahul Bose, Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, and Andrea Jeremiah in Vishwaroopam 2 (2018)
      Vishwaroopam 2
      5.8
      • Col. Jaganath
      • 2018
    • Himesh Reshammiya and Farah Karimaee in Teraa Surroor (2016)
      Teraa Surroor
      2.7
      • Rajeev Kaul
      • 2016
    • Iftaar
      Short
      • Ghalib's Voice (voice)
      • 2015
    • Preity G Zinta and Gaurav Chanana in Ishkq in Paris (2013)
      Ishkq in Paris
      3.8
      • Ranveer
      • 2013
    • Shekhar Kapur, Rahul Bose, Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, and Andrea Jeremiah in Vishwaroopam (2013)
      Vishwaroopam
      7.9
      • Col. Jaganaathan
      • 2013
    • Saatwan Aasman (1992)
      Saatwan Aasman
      4.9
      • Dev (as Shekhar Kapoor)
      • 1992
    • Nazar (1990)
      Nazar
      6.2
      • Antique Dealer
      • Money Lender
      • 1990
    • Shekhar Kapur and Dimple Kapadia in Drishti (1990)
      Drishti
      7.3
      • Nikhil
      • 1990
    • Kavita Chaudhary in Udaan (1989)
      Udaan
      7.9
      TV Series
      • DM Sitapur
      • 1989
    • Gawaahi (1989)
      Gawaahi
      5.4
      • Ranjeet Choudhary
      • 1989
    • Uppanyas (1988)
      Uppanyas
      TV Series
      • 1988–1993
    • Falak (The Sky) (1988)
      Falak (The Sky)
      6.2
      • Inspector - Jimmy (as Shekhar Kapoor)
      • 1988

    Producer

    • Warlord
      • producer
      • Post-production
      • TV Series
      • 2025
    • Masoom... The New Generation
      • producer
      • Pre-production
    • Mihir Lath and Sagar Thackar in Tipu (2019)
      Tipu
      Short
      • Presented by
      • 2019
    • Laurie Davidson in Will (2017)
      Will
      6.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Bradley James in Damien (2016)
      Damien
      6.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Iftaar
      Short
      • executive producer
      • 2015
    • Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013)
      Venice 70: Future Reloaded
      5.7
      TV Mini Series
      • producer (segment "Shekhar Kapur")
      • 2013
    • Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (2011)
      Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
      5.9
      • producer
      • 2011
    • Marisa Tomei, Heather Graham, and Jimi Mistry in Der Super-Guru (2002)
      Der Super-Guru
      5.4
      • executive producer
      • 2002
    • Shah Rukh Khan and Manisha Koirala in Dil Se.. (1998)
      Dil Se..
      7.5
      • executive producer
      • 1998
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    Vishwaroopam 2 (2018) Trailer
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    Ishkq in Paris (2013) Trailer
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    Teraa Surroor - Trailer
    Trailer 3:11
    Teraa Surroor - Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • Shekar Kapoor
    • Born
      • December 6, 1945
      • Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]
    • Spouse
      • Suchitra Krishnamoorthi1997 - 2007 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Kaveri Kapur
    • 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

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      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.

    FAQ

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    • How old is Shekhar Kapur?
      79 years old
    • When was Shekhar Kapur born?
      December 6, 1945
    • Where was Shekhar Kapur born?
      Lahore, Punjab, British India (now Pakistan)
    • What is Shekhar Kapur known for?
      Bandit Queen, Elizabeth, The Four Feathers, and Elizabeth: The Golden Age
    • Is Shekhar Kapur married?
      He was married to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi from 1997 to 2007.

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