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Shekhar Kapur is an Indian-British film director, actor, and producer, known for his works in Hindi cinema and international cinema. Part of the Anand family, Kapur became known in Bollywood with his recurring role in the TV series Khandan in the mid-1980s and his directorial debut in the cult Bollywood film Masoom in 1983, which won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie for that year, before gaining widespread success with the science fiction film Mr. India (1987).
Born
Thursday, 06 December 1945
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust | Council Member / Council Member (voice) | 2024 |
| OK Computer | Cyrus Noor Xerxes | 2021 |
| Vishwaroopam 2 | Col. Jaganath / Colonel Jagannath | 2018 |
| Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible | Self | 2018 |
| Hollywood Insider | Self | 2018 |
| Teraa Surroor | Rajeev Kaul | 2016 |
| Pradhanmantri | Self - Host / Narrater | 2013 |
| Ishkq in Paris | Ranveer | 2013 |
| Vishwaroopam | Col. Jaganaathan / Colonel Jagannath | 2013 |
| This Space Available | Self | 2011 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust | Council Member / Council Member (voice) | 2024 |
| OK Computer | Cyrus Noor Xerxes | 2021 |
| Vishwaroopam 2 | Col. Jaganath / Colonel Jagannath | 2018 |
| Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible | Self | 2018 |
| Hollywood Insider | Self | 2018 |
| Teraa Surroor | Rajeev Kaul | 2016 |
| Pradhanmantri | Self - Host / Narrater | 2013 |
| Ishkq in Paris | Ranveer | 2013 |
| Vishwaroopam | Col. Jaganaathan / Colonel Jagannath | 2013 |
| This Space Available | Self | 2011 |
| Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told | Self | 2011 |
| Bollywood Remixed - Das indische Kino erobert den Westen | Self | 2004 |
| Bandit Queen | Truck Driver | 1994 |
| Saatwan Aasman | Dev | 1992 |
| Drishti | Nikhil | 1990 |
| Nazar | Antique Dealer / Money Lender | 1990 |
| Gawaahi | Ranjeet Choudhary | 1989 |
| Akarshan | Self | 1988 |
| Bindiya Chamkegi | Raj A. Kumar | 1984 |
| Agni Pareeksha | 1981 | |
| Khanjar | Ramesh | 1980 |
| Jeena Yahan | Shekhar | 1979 |
| Pal Do Pal Ka Saath | 1978 | |
| Toote Khilone | 1978 | |
| Jaan Hazir Hai | 1975 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| What's Love Got to Do with It? | 2023 |
| Will | 2017 |
| Damien | 2016 |
| Venice 70: Future Reloaded | 2013 |
| Passage | 2009 |
| New York, I Love You | 2008 |
| Elizabeth: The Golden Age | 2007 |
| The Four Feathers | 2002 |
| Elizabeth | 1998 |
| Bandit Queen | 1994 |
| Joshilaay | 1989 |
| Mr. India | 1987 |
| Masoom | 1983 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Damien | 2016 |
| Venice 70: Future Reloaded | 2013 |
| Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told | 2011 |
| The Guru | 2002 |
| Dil Se.. | 1998 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1999 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
