| Pankaj Kapur Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6¼ in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 29, 1954 |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Hair Color | Black |
Pankaj Kapur is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, and story writer who has earned great acclaim from critics and audiences alike due to his versatility as an actor. He is best remembered for giving memorable performances in films like Maqbool (2003), Gandhi (1982), Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986), Mandi (1983), Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984), Khandhar (1984), Khamosh (1985), Raakh (1989), Roja (1992), Dus (2005), Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013), etc. Moreover, he is also renowned for his work in the television series Office Office (2001-2006) and Karamchand (1985-1988; 2007).
Born Name
Pankaj Kapur
Nick Name
Pankaj
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Nationality
Education
He studied acting at the reputed National School of Drama in Delhi.
Occupation
Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Story Writer
Family
- Others – Ratna Pathak (Sister-in-law) (Actress, Director), Naseeruddin Shah (Brother-in-law) (Ratna’s Husband) (Actor, Director), Dina Pathak (Mother-in-law) (Actress, Director), Baldev Pathak (Father-in-law) (Tailor), Mayank Pahwa (Son-in-law), Mira Rajput (Daughter-in-law), Misha Kapoor (Granddaughter), Zain Kapoor (Grandson), Imaad Shah (Nephew) (Ratna’s Son) (Actor, Musician), Vivaan Shah (Nephew) (Ratna’s Son) (Actor)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6¼ in or 168 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Pankaj Kapur has dated –
- Neelima Azeem (1979-1984) – Pankaj tied the knot with the actress and classical dancer Neelima Azeem in 1979. The couple welcomed a son named Shahid Kapoor (b. February 25, 1981) before going their separate ways in 1984.
- Supriya Pathak (1986-Present) – In 1988, he gave marriage a second try with the talented actress Supriya Pathak. The two had met in 1986 while shooting for the film Agla Mausam (1989) and got married after a courtship of nearly 2 years. They are blessed with a son named Ruhaan Kapoor and a daughter named Sanah Kapoor. Â
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned ‘Gray’ with his advancing age.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short height
- Freckles on his face
- Known for playing intense characters
Religion
Hinduism
Pankaj Kapur Facts
- His first major film role was playing Mahatma Gandhi’s second secretary, Pyarelal Nayyar in Richard Attenborough‘s Oscar-winning film, Gandhi (1982). Furthermore, he even dubbed for Ben Kingsley‘s titular role in the Hindi version of the movie.
- Pankaj shared screen space with his son for the first time in the sports drama, Jersey (2022).
- He made his film directorial debut with Mausam (2011) starring Shahid and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles. However, the film failed to do well at the box office.
- In 1993, Pankaj starred as the Hindi teacher Mohan Bharti in the sitcom, Zabaan Sambhalke. It was a Hindi remake of the 1970s British sitcom, Mind Your Language wherein the actor Barry Evans essayed the character of the English teacher named Jeremy Brown.Â
- His captivating performance as the antagonist Abbaji in Vishal Bharadwaj‘s Maqbool (2003) (based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth) earned him the National Film Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ in 2004.
- Pankaj has cited Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, and Dustin Hoffman as his acting role models.
- In November 2019, he published his debut literary work, a novella titled Dopehri that he had originally penned in 1992.
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