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Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur (born 6 December 1945) is an Indian filmmaker and actor. Born into the Anand-Sahni family, Kapur is the recipient of several accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a National Film Award, a National Board of Review Award and three Filmfare Awards, in addition to nomination for a Golden Globe Award.
Shekhar Kapur is a director and actor of Indian origin, known for his historical epics Elizabeth (1998) and The Four Feathers (2002). He was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and has a daughter with actress Kaveri Kapur.
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- Lahore, Punjab, British India [now Pakistan]
May 6, 2024 · Shekhar Kapur, Indian director who initially gained fame for such Bollywood hits as Masoom (1983), Mr. India (1987), and Bandit Queen (1994). The latter earned him international acclaim, as did Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007). Learn more about Kapur’s life and work.
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Mar 31, 2024 · The father-daughter duo share their views on fear, panic, anxiety and the dark side in a cinevesture talk at Cinevesture International Film Festival. Shekhar Kapur reveals his hidden fears and his daughter Kaveri Kapur talks about her mental health struggles and her acting debut.
Learn about the life and career of Shekhar Kapur, a director and actor who made Elizabeth (1998) and Bandit Queen (1994). Find out his birthplace, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- December 6, 1945
Jan 21, 2023 · The director of "The Four Feathers" shares his memories of the late actor, who died 15 years ago. He praises Ledger's spirituality, honesty and versatility in his roles.
Mar 21, 2023 · Shekhar Kapur says he used to have conversations with his imaginary 11-year-old self while making Mr India. According to Shekhar Kapur, the essence of storytelling lies in human emotions, and a director's role is to convey that idea to the viewers on the silver screen. By: PTI , Edited by Gabbeta Ranjith Kumar. Mumbai | March 21, 2023 09:30 IST.
