SEKHAR KAPUR

Shekhar Kapur is an internationally renowned Indian filmmaker, actor, and producer known for his visionary storytelling and ability to bridge Indian and Western cinema. He is celebrated for his groundbreaking films in Bollywood, as well as his critically acclaimed work in Hollywood.

Early Life:

  • Date of Birth: December 6, 1945
  • Place of Birth: Lahore, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
  • Shekhar Kapur was born into a Punjabi Hindu family. His father, Kulbhushan Kapur, was a doctor, and his mother, Sheel Kanta Kapur, was a journalist and a stage actress.
  • Growing up in a post-partition India, Kapur was exposed to diverse cultural influences, which later informed his storytelling.

Education and Early Career:

  • Education:
    • Kapur studied economics at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University.
    • He later went to the United Kingdom to study accountancy and became a qualified Chartered Accountant.
  • Early Career:
    • Kapur worked as a management consultant in London before transitioning to creative pursuits.
    • His growing interest in cinema and storytelling led him to explore acting and filmmaking.

Acting Career:

  • Kapur began his career as an actor in Bollywood.
  • He appeared in films such as “Toote Khilone” (1978) and “Jaan Hazir Hai” (1979), but his acting career was short-lived as his passion for directing took precedence.

Awards and Recognition:

  • National Film Award:
    • Best Feature Film in Hindi for Bandit Queen (1995).
  • BAFTA Awards:
    • Nominated for Best Film and Best Director for Elizabeth.
  • Padma Shri (2000):
    • Awarded by the Government of India for his contributions to cinema.
  • Academy Award Nominations:
    • Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age received several Oscar nominations.

Personal Life:

  • Spouse:
    • Kapur was married to Medha Jalota, but the marriage ended in divorce. He later married Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, an actress and singer. The couple has a daughter, Kaveri Kapur, but they divorced in 2007.
  • Family Legacy:
    • His niece is Bollywood actress and director Kalki Koechlin, who shares his artistic sensibilities.

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