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Shekhar Kapur

Indian film director · India · On the map · Directors · Born 1945 · age 80

Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur is an Indian filmmaker. 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.

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A life in dates

2025Padma Bhushan in ArtAward2024Schirkoa: In Lies We TrustFilm, Council Member (voice)2018Vishwaroopam IIFilm, Colonel Jagannath2017WillSeries, Director, ProducerJill Bilcock: The Art of Film EditingFilm, 20172013PradhanmantriSeries, NarraterIshkq in ParisFilm, 2013Ranveer2009India's Got TalentSeries2008New York, I Love YouFilm, Director2007Elizabeth: The Golden AgeFilm, Director2002Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiSeries, Himself1998Dil Se..Film, Producer1997Filmfare Award for Best DirectorAward1994Bandit QueenFilm, Director1991NazarFilm, Antique Dealer / Money Lender1990DrishtiFilm, Nikhil1988AkarshanFilm1983MasoomFilm, Director1979Jeena YahanFilm, Shekhar1974Ishk Ishk IshkFilm1967OmnibusSeries1945Born6 December 1945

People around Shekhar

  • Elizabeth 1998
  • Dil Se.. 1998
  • Mr. India 1987
  • Elizabeth: The Golden Age 2007
  • The Four Feathers 2002

Filmography 35

43 credits on file

Television 5

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Padma Bhushan in Art2025
Filmfare Award for Best Director1997
Padma Shri in arts

About this person

Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1945 · age 80