Shekhar Kapur is one of the biggest and most successful filmmakers of Indian cinema. The internationally acclaimed director has a huge fan following due to his films which are simple and extremely effective. Showing his impeccable understanding of human emotions through his films, he leaves a deep impact on the minds of people.
Shekhar directed several superhit films starring the popular Bollywood Artists like Naseeruddin Shah and Anil Kapoor. He turns 76 today. His fans and well-wishers are wishing him a happy birthday on social media.
Let’s take a look at his impressive films on his birthday
Masoom: Shekhar Kapur’s directorial debut Masoom (1983) is based on the popular novel Man, Woman and Child. The film depicts how a man’s married life is affected by an incident from his past. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi and Supriya Pathak. Actress Urmila Matondkar worked as a child artist in the film. The film is still remembered for its poignant climax and unforgettable songs.
Mr India: The science fiction film Mr India (1987) featured Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in the lead roles. It shows what happens when a generous man comes to know about his father’s invention. Amrish Puri was seen in the role of Bollywood’s most iconic villain – Mogambo. The film was a tremendous hit at the box office. Remakes of this film have also been made in Tamil and Kannada languages.
Bandit Queen: This film is considered to be Kapoor’s finest work. Bandit Queen (1994) is based on the life of activist and politician Phoolan Devi. It got a lot of headlines due to its strong story. Seema Biswas was seen in the lead role in the film. The film also stars veteran actors like Nirmal Pandey, Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao and Saurabh Shukla.
Elizabeth: The film starred actor Cate Blanchett in the lead role and it proved to be a game-changer for her career. The film ‘Elizabeth’ (1998) is about the early years of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, depicting her struggle. Kapoor impressed a global audience with this film.
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