Shekhar Kapur
Shekhar Kapur is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker and actor known for his work in both Indian and international cinema. He gained prominence with films like 'Masoom' and 'Mr. India' and later achieved global recognition with 'Elizabeth' and its sequel. Kapur's storytelling often explores complex characters and rich narratives, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to film. Despite his successful career, his personal life has been marked by public scrutiny, including his separation from actress Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, with whom he shares a daughter, Kaveri.
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Shekhar Kapur is returning to one of his most celebrated stories with ‘Masoom: The Next Generation’.
Masoom Sequel: A.R. Rahman to co-produce Shekhar Kapur’s 'Masoom' sequel starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen | Hindi Movie News
India· 2026-05-28
Shekhar Kapur stated that AI could not replace good storytelling.
Bollywood reels as AI rewrites endings and reimagines epics - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-09-01
Shekhar Kapur is considered one of India's greatest filmmakers and is the cousin of Sunil Dev Ananda.
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Bangladesh· 2025-09-01
Shekhar Kapur is a veteran filmmaker and a friend of Vardhaan Puri's grandfather.
Vardhaan Puri: 'My grandfather Amrish Puri advised me, 'Don't go to late-night parties, don’t drink, don’t smoke. Be disciplined, be punctual'' - ExclusiveIndia· 2025-02-21
Shekhar Kapur is Kaveri Kapur's father and a celebrated filmmaker.
Kaveri Kapur: 'I was happy when my parents, Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, got divorced but it took a toll on me' - ExclusiveIndia· 2025-02-20
Kaveri Kapur was speculated to make her film debut with her father Shekhar Kapur's project.
Shekhar Kapur's daughter Kaveri Kapur on 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story': It didn't feel like work at all | Hindi Movie NewsIndia· 2025-02-11Shekhar Kapur is a filmmaker who supported his daughter Kaveri at her debut film screening despite past differences with his ex-wife.
Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra Krishnamoorthi reunite at the screening of daughter Kaveri's debut film, 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story' with Vardhaan Puri - See photos |India· 2025-02-11
