Pankaj Kapur is an Indian actor, director, and playwright who has worked in Hindi films, theatre, and television. He is best known for his work in the films Maqbool (2003), Omkara (2006), and Paan Singh Tomar (2011), for which he won the National Film Award for Best Actor.
Kapur was born on May 29, 1954, in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, to Hindu parents. His father, Brij Lal Kapur, was a civil engineer and his mother, Kamla Kapur, was a homemaker. He has two brothers and one sister. Kapur was educated at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai and Delhi University’s School of Correspondence.
Kapur began his career as a theatre actor in the 1970s. He made his film debut in the 1980 film Aakrosh, for which he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has since worked in numerous films and television shows. Some of his notable films include Maqbool (2003), Omkara (2006), and Paan Singh Tomar (2011). He has also directed two films, Maqbool (2003) and Omkara (2006).
Kapur has been married twice. His first marriage was to actress Neelima Azeem in 1975. The couple have two sons, Shahid Kapoor and Ishaan Khattar. Kapur divorced Azeem in 2001. His second marriage was to Supriya Pathak in 1988. The couple have two daughters, Sanah Kapur and Ruhaan Kapur.
Kapur has won several awards for his work in film and television. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Paan Singh Tomar (2011). He has also won four Filmfare Awards, three for Best Supporting Actor and one for Best Villain.
Kapur has a net worth of $20 million.
General Info
Full Name
Pankaj Kapur
Profession
Actor, Film director, Screenwriter
Education
National School of Drama
Nationality
Indian
Family
Spouse
Supriya Pathak, Neelima Azeem
Children
Shahid Kapoor, Sanah Kapoor, Ruhaan Kapoor
Accomplishments
Awards
National Film Award – Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film), National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor, Guild Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role, Zee Cine Critics Award for Best Actor...
Nominations
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil, IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor, Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role, IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, Stardust Award for Best Actor
Movies
Shaandaar, Mausam, Finding Fanny, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, Maqbool, Raakh, Halla Bol, Ek Doctor Ki Maut, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Roja, The Blue Umbrella, Dharm, Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, Chala Mussaddi... Office Office, Dus, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Chameli Ki Shaadi, Ram Jaane, Sehar, Khamosh, Jalwa, Moh...