Shekhar Kapur

Directing

15Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 6, 1945

Birth Place: Lahore, Punjab, British India

About Shekhar Kapur

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

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shekhar Kapur reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Shekhar Kapur's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shekhar Kapur remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Falak, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shekhar Kapur Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shekhar Kapur's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Falak — Two partners namely, Murlidhar and Narang, betray their third partner and take over his business. Ramnath works as a wat

Falak

1988•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Drishti — Sandhya and Nikhil have been married for eight years and live a wealthy lifestyle in Bombay, along with a daughter, Rash

Drishti

1990•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Bandit Queen — Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan

Bandit Queen

1994•Action

★6.3

★6.3

Vishwaroopam — Vishwanathan, a Kathak dance teacher in New York, is happy in his marriage with Nirupama, a nuclear oncologist who marri

Vishwaroopam

2013•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Jai Ho — The Film brings to its viewers, a hitherto unseen and unheard narrative of one of the greatest musicians the world has e

Jai Ho

2014•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shekhar Kapur.

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".