Quick Info
| Profession | Filmmaker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/12/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Lahore, Punjab, British India |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2000), Padma Bhushan (2025) |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Shekhar Kapur
Kapur was appointed strategic adviser to LTM's BlueVerse Craft unit, which blends AI with creative storytelling for brands. He is expected to help companies develop content that connects with audiences using AI-powered tools. He has said AI will augment rather than replace creativity.
Kapur was announced as director of 'Foreign Bodies', a historical biopic about bacteriologist and vaccine pioneer Waldemar Haffkine, at the Cannes market. The project was reported by Deadline. The film is described as a drama that follows Haffkine's life across Odesa, Paris, London, Mumbai and Kolkata.
Shekhar Kapur announced at the International Film Festival Delhi 2026 that a sequel to Masoom is in development, tentatively titled 'Masoom: The Next Generation'. The film is set to reunite Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi alongside Manoj Bajpayee and a new ensemble cast. He also spoke about the impact of AI on filmmaking and the global future of Indian cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Shekhar Kulbhushan Kapur is an Indian filmmaker, actor, and producer known for films such as Masoom, Mr. India, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth, and Elizabeth: The Golden Age. | |
| He is the nephew of actor Dev Anand. | |
| He chaired the Film and Television Institute of India from 2020 to 2023. | |
| He received the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour, in 2025. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper |
Personal Life
| He was previously married to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi. | |
| He was previously married to Medha Gujral (married 1984, divorced 1994). |
Family
| Father | Kulbhushan Kapur (Doctor) |
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| Mother | Sheel Kanta Kapur (Journalist, stage actress) |
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| Spouse | Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (m. 1999; div. 2007) |
| Children | Kaveri Kapur |
Career
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| Notable Works | Mr. India (1987), Bandit Queen (1994), The Four Feathers (2002), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), What's Love Got to Do with It? (2022) | ||||||||
| Institutional Roles | Chairman, Film and Television Institute of India (2020-2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shekar Kapur is the nephew of veteran actor Dev Anand. | |
| 2. Before entering the film industry, Shekhar Kapur worked as a Chartered Accountant for many big firms in London. | |
| 3. He always aspired to be a director, but his father disapproved when he shared his dream. | |
| 4. Feeling his calling was in directing, Shekhar left his corporate job in London to join the Indian film industry. | |
| 5. To establish himself, he reluctantly acted in his uncle's film, 'Ishq Ishq Ishq'. | |
| 6. After acting in several movies, he directed his first film, 'Masoom', in 1983. | |
| 7. He had a seven-year relationship with Shabana Azmi, with whom he also worked on 'Masoom'. | |
| 8. Taking a break from filmmaking, he became a scuba-diving instructor in the Philippines, then a TV show host in London. | |
| 9. Shekhar Kapur directed the highly acclaimed film 'Bandit Queen' in 1994, followed by 'Elizabeth' and 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age'. | |
| 10. He lent his voice to the Charkha Audiobook series and served as a judge on 'India's Got Talent'. | |
| 11. Shekhar Kapur received the 'British Academy Film Awards' for Best Film for 'Elizabeth' and was honored with the 'Padma Shri' in 2000. | |
| 12. In 2018, he shared on Twitter about being dyslexic and having attention deficit disorder. | |
| 13. Shekhar Kapur is the nephew of veteran actor Dev Anand. |
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