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Shekhar Kapur
Director 80 years old

Shekhar Kapur

Lahore, Punjab, British India

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... Read full bio →

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8 titles
What's Love Got to Do with It?

What's Love Got to Do with It?

Shekhar Kapur 2023 1h 49m 6.0

In London, an award-winning film-maker documents her best friend's journey into an assisted marriage in line with his family's Pakistani heritage. In the process, she challenges her own attitude towards relationships.

New York, I Love You

New York, I Love You

Natalie Portman, Fatih Akin 2009 1h 43m 6.5

New York, I Love You delves into the intimate lives of New Yorkers as they grapple with, delight in and search for love. Journey from the Diamond District in the heart of Manhattan, through Chinatown and the Upper East Side, towards the Village, into Tribeca, and Brooklyn as lovers of all ages try to find romance in the Big Apple.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Shekhar Kapur 2007 1h 54m 6.7

This movie is a Sequel to the First Elizabeth movie from 1998, and takes place in the 15th century, following the virgin queen of England, and her epic battle against the Spanish fleet

The Four Feathers

The Four Feathers

Shekhar Kapur 2002 2h 12m 6.9

A British officer resigns his post just before battle and subsequently receives four white feathers from his friends and fiancee as symbols of what they believe to be his cowardice.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Shekhar Kapur 1998 2h 3m 7.2

This film details the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, as played by Cate Blanchett. The main focus is the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.

Bandit Queen

Bandit Queen

Shekhar Kapur 1994 1h 59m 7.0

The story of bandit queen Phoolan Devi, who was sent to prison in 1983 and released in 1994.

Mr. India

Mr. India

Shekhar Kapur 1987 2h 59m

A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.

Masoom

Masoom

Shekhar Kapur 1983 2h 18m

A loving husband and father's joyful family life is rocked to its core upon the discovery that he has a young son borne from a past extramarital affair.

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