Shakti Kapoor
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| Born | Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor 3 September 1952[1] |
| Alma mater | Kirori Mal College[citation needed] Film and Television Institute of India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Spouse |
Shivangi Kolhapure (m. 1982) |
| Children | Siddhanth Kapoor Shraddha Kapoor |
| Relatives | See Mangeshkar-Burman family |
Shakti Kapoor (born as Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor on 3 September 1952)[1] is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. Known for his villainous and comic roles in Hindi films, he has featured in more than 700 films throughout his career.[3][4][3] In the 1980s and 1990s, Kapoor teamed up with actor Kader Khan as the comical or evil duo in over 100 films.[5] He was a contestant in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss in 2011.
Early life
Shakti Kapoor was born in Delhi, India to a Punjabi family. His father ran a tailor shop in Connaught Place, New Delhi. After a long struggle, Shakti Kapoor was spotted by Sunil Dutt whilst he was making "Rocky" to launch his son Sanjay. He was then cast as the antagonist in the movie. But Sunil Dutt felt that his name "Sunil Sikanderlal Kapoor" wouldn't do justice to his villainous stint and hence, "Shakti Kapoor" was born.
Shakti Kapoor's portrayal of RD earned him praises and made him a name to be sought out for.
Personal life
Shakti Kapoor is married to Shivangi Kolhapure (elder sister of actresses Padmini and Tejaswini) and has two children, a son Siddhanth Kapoor and a daughter Shraddha Kapoor . He resides in Juhu, Mumbai.
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. The years 1980–81 established Shakti Kapoor as an actor in Bollywood with two of his movies Qurbani and Rocky. In 1983, Kapoor had roles in Himmatwala and the Subhash Ghai directed movie Hero. Kapoor had played villain roles in both these movies.
In the nineties, he often diversified to positive comic roles and performed them with equal finesse.[citation needed] He has been nominated for the Filmfare Award in the Best Comedian category and won once, for his performance as Nandu in David Dhawan's film, Raja Babu. Some of his comic roles have been as Inspector Bhinde in Insaaf, Prasad in Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri, Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna, Tohfa, as Batuknath in ChaalBaaz and as Goonga in Bol Radha Bol.
Kapoor has been a reference for mimicry artistes who emulate his style and dialogues such as "Aaaooo Lolita" from the movie Tohfa, "Main Nanha sa Chotta sa Bachcha Hoon" from the movie Chaalbaaz and "Nandu sabka bandhu, samajhta nahi hai yaar" from the movie Raja Babu.[6][7] Since 2000, Kapoor is a regular fixture in Priyadarshan films like Hungama, Hulchul, Chup Chup Ke, Malamaal Weekly and the Malayalam remake Bhagam Bhag. He also acted in a few Bengali films of Kolkata, Odia film and in an Assamese feature film. In 2011, he was in the reality television show Bigg Boss 5 as one of the contestants. He has appeared in the musical comedy Aasman Se Gire Khajoor Pe Atke[8] with his sister-in-law Padmini Kolhapure. He is also the brand ambassador of Servokon.[9] He also appeared in the Punjabi movie Marriage Da Garriage
Bigg Boss
Shakti Kapoor was seen as a contestant in the popular controversial Indian reality show Bigg Boss, season 5. He was the captain of the house for the first two weeks but eventually got eliminated in the fourth week of the show.
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. Where he told the undercover reporter "I want to make love to you....kiss you"[10] 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.[11]
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.[12]
Awards
- 1984: Nominated: Filmfare Best Comedian Award – Mawaali
- 1985: Nominated: Filmfare Best Comedian Award –Tohfa
- 1995: Filmfare Best Comedian Award – Raja Babu
- 1995: Nominated: Filmfare Best Comedian Award – Andaz Apna Apna
- 1997: Nominated: Filmfare Best Comedian Award – Loafer
- 1998: Nominated: Filmfare Best Comedian Award – Judwaa
Filmography
Television
| Year | Shows | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nach Baliye 3 | Celebrity Contestant | Star Plus | Along with wife Shivangi |
| 2011 | Bigg Boss 5 | Colors TV | Evicted Week 4, Day 28 |
See also
References
- ^ a b Anubha Sawhney (3 August 2003). "Shakti Kapoor: The role of a lifetime". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ Nair, Kalpana (17 July 2015). "Beti Bachao: Shakti Kapoor wants Shraddha married in 3 years". Firstpost. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ a b Sharma, Isha (29 June 2015). "5 Reasons Shakti Kapoor Is The Complete Rockstar He Is". Indiatimes. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "Shakti Kapoor Films". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "'Girls called me the sexiest villain'". Rediff. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
- ^ I don't believe in the casting couch at all, Tehleka.com, retrieved 17 March 2013
- ^ "Best Shakti Kapoor characters". Retrieved 28 July 2012.
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- ^ http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/378310258/servokon-systems-limited-tv-commerical-released-featuring-mr-shakti-kapoor
- ^ Ramesh, Randeep (16 March 2005). "Bollywood baddie shown as casting couch villain". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ Bhattacharya, Chandrima (15 March 2005). "Casting couch divide runs deep". The Telegraph. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ Prasad, Raekha (16 March 2005). "I've been framed, says Bollywood villain". Times Online. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
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