Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur (born 6 December 1945) is an Indian filmmaker. [1] 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 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.

Jan 19, 2025 · 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.

Dec 6, 2024 · Shekhar Kapur was the judge of the talent hunt show ‘India’s Got Talent’ in 2013 and a member of the jury at the May 2010 Cannes Film Festival. He received the ‘British Academy Film Awards’ (BAFTA Film Awards) for Best Film’ for the movie Elizabeth (1998) and was also awarded ‘Padam Shri’ the fourth highest award in India in 2000.

Nov 15, 2011 · Famed director Shekhar Kapur remembers making his father bleed. It happened when he announced that he wanted to make movies as a career. "My father was shaving, and I can still remember him...

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).

Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur (born 6 December 1945) is an Indian filmmaker. [1] 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.

5 days ago · Shekhar Kapur and Anil Kapoor have worked together on the iconic 1987 film Mr India. The film tells the story of Arun Verma, a violinist and philanthropist played by Anil Kapoor, who comes into ...

Shekhar Kapur is a celebrated Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his exceptional contributions to both Indian and international cinema. Born on December 6, 1945, in Lahore, British India (now Pakistan), Shekhar Kapur hails from a …

5 days ago · Shekhar Kapur is widely celebrated for his diverse and impactful films, including Bandit Queen, the British biographical drama Elizabeth, and its critically acclaimed sequel Elizabeth: The Golden ...