Shekhar Kapur British Indian Director Born 1945 in Lahore
Shekhar Kapur · actor and film director · British Raj
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Biography
Shekhar Kapur is a British Indian director born on 6 December 1945 in Lahore. Audiences know him from Elizabeth (1998) and The Four Feathers (2002).
Early life
He went on to study at St. Stephen's College and University of Delhi.
Career
He appears in Toote Khilone (1978), the earliest title among his listed credits. Jeena Yahan (1979) is among his 1970s credits. In the 1980s, he appeared in Gawaahi (1989). The 1990s brought Drishti (1990) and Nazar (1990). His 2010s credits include Vishwaroopam (2013) and Ishkq in Paris (2013).
He has 18 films and one TV series on record from 1978 to 2022. What's Love Got to Do With It? (2022) is the newest entry in his credits. The records also name him as director on 11 titles, including Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
Recognition
His awards include the Filmfare Award for Best Director (1997) for Bandit Queen. His other honours include the Padma Bhushan in Art (2025) and the Padma Shri in arts. In total, he has received 3 awards.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (1999 to 2007).
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | What's Love Got to Do With It? | Director | Film |
| 2016 | Teraa Surroor | Film | |
| 2013 | Ishkq in Paris | Film | |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Film | |
| 2009 | Passage | Director | Film |
| 2008 | New York, I Love You | Director | Film |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Director | Film |
| 2002 | The Four Feathers | Director | Film |
| 1998 | Elizabeth | Director | Film |
| 1995 | Dushmani: A Violent Love Story | Director | Film |
| 1994 | Bandit Queen | Director | Film |
| 1990 | Drishti | Film | |
| 1990 | Nazar | Film | |
| 1989 | Gawaahi | Film | |
| 1987 | Mr. India | Director | Film |
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| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Masoom | Director | Film |
| 1979 | Jeena Yahan | Film | |
| 1978 | Toote Khilone | Film | |
| Shiva trilogy series | Director | TV series |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Padma Bhushan in Art | Won | |
| 1997 | Filmfare Award for Best Director | Bandit Queen | Won |
| Padma Shri in arts | Won |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Shekhar Kapur?
Shekhar Kapur is 80 years old, born on 6 December 1945 in Lahore.
What is Shekhar Kapur known for?
Shekhar Kapur is known for Elizabeth (1998) and The Four Feathers (2002).
What is Shekhar Kapur’s nationality?
Shekhar Kapur is British Indian, born in Lahore.
Who has Shekhar Kapur been married to?
Shekhar Kapur’s marriages on record are to Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (1999 to 2007).
Has Shekhar Kapur won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Padma Bhushan in Art (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q522232), accessed October 2026
- Photo: X|Media|Lab (Flickr profile) · CC BY 2.0
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