Pankaj Kapoor

Actor, Theatre Artist, Screenwriter, Film Director

Indian Ludhiana, Punjab, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Theatre Artist, Screenwriter, Film Director
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/05/1954
Age72 years
BirthplaceLudhiana, Punjab, India

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SummaryPankaj Kapoor is an acclaimed Indian actor, theatre artist, screenwriter, and film director known for his work in Hindi cinema, television, and theatre. He has received multiple National Film Awards and other honours for his performances. He is widely recognized for his powerful screen presence and nuanced character portrayals across film, television, and stage.

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Engineering (early studies)
  • Graduate, National School of Drama, Delhi

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried (second marriage)
NotesHe first married actress and dancer Neelima Azeem; they later divorced. He remarried actress Supriya Pathak. He has three children: Shahid Kapoor from his first marriage, and Sanah and Ruhaan from his second marriage.

Relationships & More

Spouses

Family

Children
Other Known Relatives

Career

Debut
MediumFilm
Year1982
TitleArohi
DirectorShyam Benegal
Notable Works
  • Title: Gandhi Year: 1982 Role: Mahatma Gandhi's second secretary, Pyarelal
  • Title: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Year: 1983 Role: Srivastav
  • Title: Maqbool Year: 2003 Role: Jahangir Khan (Maqbool)
  • Title: Tandav Year: 2021 Medium: Web series
  • Title: Raakh Year: 1989 Role: Inspector P.K.
  • Title: Ek Doctor Ki Maut Year: 1991 Role: Dr. Dipankar Roy
Awards
  • Three National Film Awards
  • Filmfare Award
Other Roles
  • Theatre actor and director
  • Television actor
  • Screenwriter and playwright

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He initially studied engineering before pursuing acting at the National School of Drama.
2. He dubbed for Ben Kingsley’s role in the Hindi version of the film 'Gandhi'.
3. He turned novelist with his debut book 'Dopey' published in 2019.
4. He has appeared in over 40 films across Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, and English cinema.
5. He is known for his distinctive baritone voice and intense screen presence.
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