Shekhar Kapur
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Shekhar Kapur (born 6 December 1945) is an Indian film director and producer. He is a critically acclaimed director, rose to popularity with the movie, Bandit Queen. His historical biopics of Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth and its sequel Elizabeth: The Golden Age) garnered several Academy Award nominations, including two Best Actress nods for Cate Blanchett. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shekhar Kapur, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Shekhar Kapur Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Shekhar Kapur reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Shekhar Kapur's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Shekhar Kapur's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Falak, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Shekhar Kapur Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shekhar Kapur's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Shekhar Kapur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust | Council Member (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vishwaroopam II | Colonel Jagannath | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film Editing | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | self | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ishkq in Paris | Ranveer | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Colonel Jagannath | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Bandit Queen | Truck Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Nazar | Antique Dealer / Money Lender | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Drishti | Nikhil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Gawaahi | Ranjeet Choudhary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Falak | Police Inspector Jimmy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Akarshan | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Jeena Yahan | Shekhar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Toote Khilone | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ishk Ishk Ishk | - | Flop | Similar → |
Shekhar Kapur - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shekhar Kapur?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shekhar Kapur is "Falak" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Shekhar Kapur acted in?
Shekhar Kapur has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shekhar Kapur?
Other notable films include "Drishti", "Bandit Queen", and "Vishwaroopam".