Shakti Kapoor
Shakti Kapoor | |
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Born | Sunil Kapoor 3 September 1952 Delhi, India |
Education | |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1974–present |
Spouse |
Shivangi Kapoor (m. 1982) |
Children |
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Family | See Kapoor family and Mangeshkar-Hardikar-Abhisheki-Kolhapure family (in-laws) |
Shakti Kapoor (born Sunil Kapoor; 3 September 1952) in 2011.
Early life
Kapoor was born in Delhi into a
Personal life
Kapoor is married to Shivangi Kapoor (elder sister of actresses Padmini Kolhapure and Tejaswini Kolhapure) and has two children, a son Siddhanth Kapoor and a daughter Shraddha Kapoor. He resides in Juhu, Mumbai.[8]
Career
As a struggler in Bollywood, initially Shakti Kapoor did many inconsequential roles in movies, all the while looking out for a suitable role as a leading man. He started his Bollywood journey with movie Khel Khilari Ka (starring Darmendra and Hema Malini) in 1977. The years 1980–81 established Shakti Kapoor as an actor in
. Kapoor had played villain roles in both these movies.In the 1990s, he often diversified to positive comic roles and performed them with equal finesse in movies like
Kapoor has been a reference for mimicry artistes who emulate his style and dialogues such as "Aaaooo Lolita" from the movie
Controversies
In March 2005, India TV released a video allegedly showing Shakti Kapoor asking for sexual favour from an undercover reporter posing as an aspiring actress, in return for entry into the film industry. He told the undercover reporter: "I want to make love to you ... kiss you"[16] According to India TV, this was a sting operation to expose the phenomenon of casting couch prevalent in Bollywood. This incident sparked a controversy in Bollywood and Kapoor was banned by the Film & Television Producers Guild of India. Association of Indian Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers decided not to ban him as no allegations against him were proved. One week later, however, the Film & Television Producers Guild lifted the ban.[17]
Kapoor claimed that the video clip in question was doctored and he has been framed. He said that the undercover reporter met him several times and threatened to commit suicide if he did not come to the hotel room she had booked.[18]
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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1984 | Filmfare Awards | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Mawaali | Nominated |
1985 | Tohfa | Nominated | ||
1995 | Raja Babu | Won[19] | ||
Andaz Apna Apna | Nominated | |||
1997 | Loafer | Nominated | ||
1998 | Judwaa | Nominated |
Filmography
References
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- ^ Anubha Sawhney (3 August 2003). "Shakti Kapoor: The role of a lifetime". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ "Shakti Kapoor Films". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 26 September 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- Indiatimes. Archivedfrom the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- Rediff. 16 July 2015. Archivedfrom the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Shakti Kapoor: Little Known Facts About Our Favorite Villain". 3 September 2022. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Shakti Kapoor: It is sad that only negative aspects of the film industry gets highlighted". 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Shakti Kapoor's luxurious home on Juhu beach". 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ Desk, India TV News (2 September 2015). "List of 5 best roles of Shakti Kapoor | IndiaTV News". www.indiatvnews.com. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ I don't believe in the casting couch at all, Tehleka.com, archived from the original on 6 December 2011, retrieved 17 March 2013
- ^ "Best Shakti Kapoor characters". Archived from the original on 6 August 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
- ^ "AASMAN SE GIRE... KHAJOOR PE ATKE Hindi Play/Drama - www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Aasman se gire khajoor pe atke Sep 14 2012 002". Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2016 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Aasman Se Gire, Khajoor Pe Atke Sep 14 2012 001". Archived from the original on 30 April 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2016 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Servokon Systems Limited TV Commerical [sic] Released Featuring Mr Shakti Kapoor". einnews.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022.
- ^ Ramesh, Randeep (16 March 2005). "Bollywood baddie shown as casting couch villain". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 13 December 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- The Telegraph. Archived from the originalon 17 March 2005. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ Prasad, Raekha (16 March 2005). "I've been framed, says Bollywood villain". Times Online. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ "SHAKTI KAPOOR AWARDS". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
External links
- Shakti Kapoor at IMDb