Shakti Kapoor
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 Shakti Kapoor at Naughty @ 40 First Look Launch |
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| Born | Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor 3 September 1952 [1] Delhi |
| Years active | 1975 – present |
| Spouse | Shivangi (1982 – present) |
| Children | Shraddha Kapoor |
Shakti Kapoor (born 3 September 1952) is an Indian Bollywood actor. He is known for playing vulgar comic and villainous roles and for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan as his sidekick along with Asrani in over 100 films.
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[edit] Early life
Shakti Kapoor was born in Delhi, India to a Punjabi family. He grew up in New Delhi and claims he did his graduation from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. His father ran a tailoring business in Connaught Place, New Delhi..
[edit] Career
Shakti Kapoor, since the start of his career in 1976 has often been nominated for the Filmfare Award in the Best Comedian category and won once, for his performance in David Dhawan's film, Raja Babu. During his career, he has enacted vulgar roles in Hindi Softcore movies and was a part of many successful films such as Aasha, Khiladi, Aankhen, Judwaa and many more. Nowadays, Shakti is a regular fixture in Priyadarshan films like Hungama, Hulchul, Chup Chup Ke and Malamaal Weekly and most recently Malayalam remake Bhagam Bhag. He also acted in some Bengali film of Kolkata. In 2011, he has featured in the reality television show Bigg Boss (season 5) as two of the mismatched contestant.
[edit] Personal life
Shakti Kapoor is married to Shivangi (Padmini Kolhapure's elder sister) and has two children, a son Siddhanth and a daughter Shraddha. Siddhanth Kapoor is a DJ (Disc Jockey) and also an assistant director. His daughter, Shraddha Kapoor is an actress.
[edit] Awards
[edit] Selected filmography
- Jaani Dushman (1979)
- ((Sargam)) (1979)
- Rocky (1980) - R.D.
- Aasha (1980) - Mr. Shakti
- Morcha (1980)
- Qurbani (1980) - Vikram Singh
- Naseeb (1981)
- Mahaan (1983)
- Satte Pe Satta (1982) - Mangal Anand
- Waqt Ke Shehzade (1982)- Shakti Singh
- Akalmand (1984) - Shakti
- Karma (film) (1986) - Jagga/Jolly
- Dance Dance (1987) - Resham
- Pyar Ka Mandir (1988) - Dilip
- Mujrim (1989) - Sabajdur
- Chaalbaaz (1989) - Batuknath Lallan Prasad Malpani / Balma
- Pyiya (1992) Bengali film
- Khiladi (1992) - Suresh Malhotra
- Geet (1992) - Hari Saxena
- Aankhen (1993) - Tejeshwar
- Andaz Apna Apna (1994) - Crime master gogo
- Raja Babu (1994) - Nandu
- Khoja Babu (1995) - touching story of a Bengali boy living in Hyderabad who contracted Psoriasis.
- Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) - Goli
- Jallaad (1995) - Shakti Jackson
- Bewafa Saman (1995) - Jailer Zalim Singh
- Yaraana (1995)- Banke
- Loafer (1996) - Ravi's Mama
- Judwaa (1997) - Rangeela
- Prithvi (1997) -
- Bhai (1997) - Bharat
- Moner manush(1997)(Bengali movie)
- Hero Hindustani (1998) - Cadbury
- Gunda (1998) - Chutiya
- Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) - Anwar
- Heeralal Pannalal(1999)- Bhos D Ka
- Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) - Abdul's uncle
- Zubeidaa (2001) - Dance Master Hiralal
- Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) - Ladoo Mama
- Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) - Chinni
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003) - Upadhyay
- Hungama (2003) - Teja Bhai
- Musafir (2004) - Wacko Jacko
- Hulchul (2004) - Kashinath
- Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) - Bharucha
- Malamaal Weekly (2006) - Joseph
- Chup Chup Ke (2006) - Natwar
- Bhagam Bhag (2006) - Guru
- Nehlle Pe Dehlla (2007) - Balram 'Balu' Sahni
- Baabarr (2009) - Sarfaraaz
- No Problem (2010) - Commissioner of Police
- Naughty @ 40 (2011) - Sharafat Ali
- bin bulaye baraati (2011)
- baap numbri beta dus numbari (2011) - prasad
- nachnewale gaanewale (2011)
- Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomikkadha (Malayalam)(2011) Hosni Mubarak
[edit] Controversies
[edit] Casting couch controversy
In March 2005, India TV released a video, allegedly showing Shakti Kapoor asking for sexual favor from an undercover reporter posing as an aspiring actress, in return for entry into the film industry.Where he told the undercover reporter "I want to make love to you....kiss you" [2] 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 proven. One week later, however, the Film & Television Producers Guild lifted the ban.[3]
Kapoor claimed that the video clip in question was doctored and he had 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.[4]
[edit] Bigg Boss
Shakti Kapoor took part in Bigg Boss season 5. He was the captain of the house in its first two weeks but eliminated in the 4th week of the show.
[edit] References
- ^ "Another Kapoor debut, this time with Amitabh". http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/13006/Another-Kapoor-debut-time-Amitabh.html. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ Ramesh, Randeep (16 March 2005). "Bollywood baddie shown as casting couch villain". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2005/mar/16/film.india. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Chandrima (15 March 2005). "Casting couch divide runs deep". The Telegraph. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050315/asp/nation/story_4494610.asp. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ Prasad, Raekha (16 March 2005). "I've been framed, says Bollywood villain". Times Online. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/article428926.ece. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
