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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Pankaj Kapur
| name              = Pankaj Kapur
| image              = Pankaj Kapur.jpg
| image              = Pankaj Kapur at IFFI 2022.jpg
| caption            = Kapur in 2012
| caption            = Kapur in 2022
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1954|05|29}}
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1954|05|29}}
| birth_place        = [[Ludhiana]], [[East Punjab|Punjab]], [[India]]
| alma_mater        = [[National School of Drama]]
| alma_mater        = [[National School of Drama]]
| occupation        = Actor, Story writer, Screenwriter, Director
| occupation        = Actor, Story writer, Screenwriter, Director
| spouse            = {{marriage | [[Neelima Azeem]] | 1979 | 1984 |reason=divorced}}<ref name="HT" />
| spouse            = {{marriage | [[Neelima Azeem]] | 1979 | 1984 |reason=divorced}}<ref name="HT" />
{{marriage| [[Supriya Pathak]]  | 1988}}
{{marriage| [[Supriya Pathak]]  | 1988}}
| children          = 3
| children          = 3, including [[Shahid Kapoor|Shahid]]
| relatives          = [[Dina Pathak]] (Mother-In-law)<br>[[Ratna Pathak]] (Sister-in-law)<br>[[Naseeruddin Shah]] (co-brother)
| relatives          = [[Dina Pathak]] (Mother-In-law)<br>[[Ratna Pathak]] (Sister-in-law)<br>[[Naseeruddin Shah]] (co-brother)
| yearsactive        = 1981–present
| yearsactive        = 1981–present
}}
}}


'''Pankaj Kapoor''' (born 29 May 1954) is an Indian actor who has worked in [[Hindi]] theatre, television and films. He is the father of actor [[Shahid Kapoor]] with his first wife, [[Neelima Azeem]]. He has appeared in several television serials and films. His most acclaimed film roles to date have been that of Inspector P.K. in ''[[Raakh]]'' (1989), Dr. Dipankar Roy in ''[[Ek Doctor Ki Maut]]'' (1991) and Abba ji, (based on Shakespeare's [[King Duncan]]) in [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]'s adaptation of ''[[Macbeth]]''; ''[[Maqbool]]'' (2004), all three roles which got him [[National Film Awards]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/punjab-is-a-land-of-great-writers-and-actors-says-pankaj-kapur/story-5zjHvwFBu7bGCChW6NkwrN.html|title=Punjab is a land of great writers and actors, says Pankaj Kapur|date=2017-12-02|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2017-12-30|language=en}}</ref>
'''Pankaj Kapur''' (born 29 May 1954) is an Indian actor who has worked in [[Hindi]] theatre, television and films. He has appeared in several television serials and films. He is the recipient of several awards, including a [[Filmfare Award]] and three [[National Film Awards]]. His most acclaimed film roles to date have been that of Inspector P.K. in ''[[Raakh]]'' (1989), Dr. Dipankar Roy in ''[[Ek Doctor Ki Maut]]'' (1991) and Abba ji, (based on Shakespeare's [[King Duncan]]) in [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]'s adaptation of ''[[Macbeth]]''; ''[[Maqbool]]'' (2004).<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/punjab-is-a-land-of-great-writers-and-actors-says-pankaj-kapur/story-5zjHvwFBu7bGCChW6NkwrN.html|title=Punjab is a land of great writers and actors, says Pankaj Kapur|date=2 December 2017|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=30 December 2017|language=en}}</ref>


In the 1980s, he became a household name through the TV series ''[[Karamchand]]'', a comedy television series in the [[detective]] [[genre]]. And in the millennium, ''[[Office Office]]'', a comic satire on prevalent [[corruption]] in India.<ref name="auto"/>
In the 1980s, he became a household name through the TV series ''[[Karamchand]]'', a comedy television series in the [[detective]] [[genre]]. And in the millennium, ''[[Office Office]]'', a comic satire on prevalent [[corruption]] in India.<ref name="auto"/>
In 1988, he married his second wife, actress [[Supriya Pathak]], daughter of actress [[Dina Pathak]], with whom he has a daughter and a son. His sister-in-law is actress [[Ratna Pathak Shah]], who is married to actor [[Naseeruddin Shah]]. His son (from his first marriage to actress [[Neelima Azeem]]) is actor [[Shahid Kapoor]].


== Early and personal life ==
== Early and personal life ==
[[File:Shahid, Supriya Pathak & Pankaj Kapur attend screening of 'Teri Meri Kahaani' 03.jpg|thumb|[[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Supriya Pathak]] and Pankaj Kapur attend the screening of ''[[Teri Meri Kahaani (film)|Teri Meri Kahaani]]'']]
[[File:Shahid, Supriya Pathak & Pankaj Kapur attend screening of 'Teri Meri Kahaani' 03.jpg|thumb|[[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Supriya Pathak]] and Pankaj Kapur attend the screening of ''[[Teri Meri Kahaani (film)|Teri Meri Kahaani]]'']]
Pankaj Kapur was born on 29 May 1954 in [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-29|title=Happy Birthday Pankaj Kapur: What Shahid Kapoor has said about his Father|url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/happy-birthday-pankaj-kapur-what-shahid-kapoor-has-said-about-his-father-3788291.html|access-date=2021-07-21|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> He completed his education in Punjab and developed a keen interest in theatre and acting while growing up. He then enrolled in the [[National School of Drama]] to pursue his interest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-28|first=Vinod|last=Rathore|title=Pankaj Kapoor was on the hearts of people with this role|url=https://english.newstracklive.com/news/pankaj-kapoor-birthday-unknown-facts-and-personal-life-sc87-nu612-ta272-1095744-1.html|access-date=2021-07-21|website=News Track|language=English}}</ref>
Pankaj Kapur was born on 29 May 1954 in a Khatri family [[Ludhiana]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 May 2021|title=Happy Birthday Pankaj Kapur: What Shahid Kapoor has said about his Father|url=https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/happy-birthday-pankaj-kapur-what-shahid-kapoor-has-said-about-his-father-3788291.html|access-date=21 July 2021|website=News18|language=en}}</ref> He completed his education in Punjab and developed a keen interest in theatre and acting while growing up. He then enrolled in the [[National School of Drama]] to pursue his interest.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 May 2020|first=Vinod|last=Rathore|title=Pankaj Kapoor was on the hearts of people with this role|url=https://english.newstracklive.com/news/pankaj-kapoor-birthday-unknown-facts-and-personal-life-sc87-nu612-ta272-1095744-1.html|access-date=21 July 2021|website=News Track|language=English}}</ref>


He married actress and dancer [[Neelima Azeem]] in 1979. They were settled in New Delhi where they had their only child [[Shahid Kapoor]] in 1981. The couple divorced in 1984.<ref name="HT">{{cite news |title=Neelima Azeem on divorce from Pankaj Kapur when Shahid Kapoor was 3.5 years old: 'I didn't decide to separate, he moved on' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/neelima-azeem-on-divorce-from-pankaj-kapur-when-shahid-kapoor-was-3-5-years-old-i-didn-t-decide-to-separate-he-moved-on/story-ieUvsGvuMVpy8TuVZl3EsO.html |access-date=24 August 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=18 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref>
He married actress and dancer [[Neelima Azeem]] in 1979. They were settled in New Delhi where they had their only child [[Shahid Kapoor]] in 1981. The couple divorced in 1984.<ref name="HT">{{cite news |title=Neelima Azeem on divorce from Pankaj Kapur when Shahid Kapoor was 3.5 years old: 'I didn't decide to separate, he moved on' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/neelima-azeem-on-divorce-from-pankaj-kapur-when-shahid-kapoor-was-3-5-years-old-i-didn-t-decide-to-separate-he-moved-on/story-ieUvsGvuMVpy8TuVZl3EsO.html |access-date=24 August 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=18 May 2020 |language=en}}</ref>


Pankaj Kapur went on to marry actress [[Supriya Pathak]] in 1988. They have one daughter Sanah Kapur and a son Ruhaan Kapur.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankaj Kapur Marriage: Love Truly Deserves A Second Chance|url=https://www.thebridalbox.com/articles/pankaj-kapur-marriage_0056469/|last=Garoo|first=Rohit|date=2016-10-17|website=The Bridal Box|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-14}}</ref>
Pankaj Kapur went on to marry actress [[Supriya Pathak]] in 1988. They have one daughter [[Sanah Kapur]] and a son Ruhaan Kapur.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankaj Kapur Marriage: Love Truly Deserves A Second Chance|url=https://www.thebridalbox.com/articles/pankaj-kapur-marriage_0056469/|last=Garoo|first=Rohit|date=17 October 2016|website=The Bridal Box|language=en-US|access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Thereafter he appeared in a string of art films that came under the [[parallel cinema]] category, with leading art films directors, starting with [[Shyam Benegal]]'s ''[[Mandi (film)|Mandi]]'' (1983), [[Kundan Shah]]'s comedy ''[[Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro]]'' again in 1983. This was followed by [[Saeed Akhtar Mirza]] satirical ''[[Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!]]'' (1984), [[Mrinal Sen]]'s ''[[Khandhar]]'' (1984), and [[Vidhu Vinod Chopra]]'s suspense thriller ''[[Khamosh]]'' in 1985. He appeared in a number of art films, many of which went on to win National Film Awards.
Thereafter he appeared in a string of art films that came under the [[parallel cinema]] category, with leading art films directors, starting with [[Shyam Benegal]]'s ''[[Mandi (film)|Mandi]]'' (1983), [[Kundan Shah]]'s comedy ''[[Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro]]'' again in 1983. This was followed by [[Saeed Akhtar Mirza]] satirical ''[[Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!]]'' (1984), [[Mrinal Sen]]'s ''[[Khandhar]]'' (1984), and [[Vidhu Vinod Chopra]]'s suspense thriller ''[[Khamosh]]'' in 1985. He appeared in a number of art films, many of which went on to win National Film Awards.


In 1986, he switched to television, with the role of Karamchand ''jasoos''(detective) in the detective-comedy, ''Karamchand'', also starring [[Sushmita Mukherjee]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karamchand was first of its kind, says Pankaj Kapur|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/karamchand-was-first-of-its-kind-says-pankaj-kapur/story-dL4MTC9EqvCR1v45FJ9OwO.html|date=5 February 2016|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=12 May 2020}}</ref> Over the years he has been seen in numerous TV serials, including, ''Kab Tak Pukaroon'' ([[Doordarshan]]) ''Zabaan Sambhaal Ke'' (a remake of the English TV series, ''Mind Your Language''), ''Lifeline'' with [[Vijaya Mehta]], ''[[Neem ka Ped]]'' and finally comic interludes in ''Philips Top 10''.
In 1986, he switched to television, with the role of Karamchand ''jasoos''(detective) in the detective-comedy, ''[[Karamchand]]'', also starring [[Sushmita Mukherjee]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Karamchand was first of its kind, says Pankaj Kapur|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/karamchand-was-first-of-its-kind-says-pankaj-kapur/story-dL4MTC9EqvCR1v45FJ9OwO.html|date=5 February 2016|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=12 May 2020}}</ref> Over the years he has been seen in numerous TV serials, including, ''Kab Tak Pukaroon'' ([[Doordarshan]]) ''Zabaan Sambhaal Ke'' (a remake of the English TV series, ''Mind Your Language''), ''Lifeline'' with [[Vijaya Mehta]], ''[[Neem ka Ped]]'' and finally comic interludes in ''Philips Top 10''.


Meanwhile, his tryst with art cinema continued, as he starred in films like ''[[Chameli Ki Shaadi]]'' (1986), ''[[Ek Ruka Hua Faisla]]'' (1986), and ''[[Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin]]'' (1987). In 1987, his comic side was visible again in the commercial action film ''[[Jalwa]]'', also starring [[Naseeruddin Shah]].
Meanwhile, his tryst with art cinema continued, as he starred in films like ''[[Chameli Ki Shaadi]]'' (1986), ''[[Ek Ruka Hua Faisla]]'' (1986), and ''[[Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin]]'' (1987). In 1987, his comic side was visible again in the commercial action film ''[[Jalwa]]'', also starring [[Naseeruddin Shah]].
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On 11 January 2013, the Vishal Bharadwaj-directed film ''[[Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola]]'', starring Kapur was released.
On 11 January 2013, the Vishal Bharadwaj-directed film ''[[Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola]]'', starring Kapur was released.


In November 2019, Kapur made his literature debut with his novella ''<nowiki/>'Dopehri','' which he had written in 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankaj Kapur on his literary debut and why it took 27 years|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/pankaj-kapur-novel-dopehri-interview-6102800/|date=5 November 2019|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=12 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Actor Pankaj Kapur's debut novel 'Dopehri' revolves around 'Amma Bi'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2019/nov/29/actor-pankaj-kapurs-debut-novel-dopehri-revolves-around-amma-bi-2068706.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=12 May 2020}}</ref>Presently he appears in the television series named ‘Naya Office Office’ which itself is a sequel to the previous hit TV series ‘Office Office’.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankaj Kapur|url=https://www.koimoi.com/actor/pankaj-kapur/|access-date=2021-07-05|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref>
In November 2019, Kapur made his literature debut with his novella '<nowiki/>''Dopehri''', which he had written in 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankaj Kapur on his literary debut and why it took 27 years|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/books/pankaj-kapur-novel-dopehri-interview-6102800/|date=5 November 2019|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=12 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Actor Pankaj Kapur's debut novel 'Dopehri' revolves around 'Amma Bi'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2019/nov/29/actor-pankaj-kapurs-debut-novel-dopehri-revolves-around-amma-bi-2068706.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=12 May 2020}}</ref> Presently he appears in the television series named ‘''Naya Office Office''’ which itself is a sequel to the previous hit TV series ‘''Office Office''’.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pankaj Kapur|url=https://www.koimoi.com/actor/pankaj-kapur/|access-date=5 July 2021|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| 1989 || ''[[Agla Mausam]]'' || ||
| 1989 || ''[[Agla Mausam]]'' || ||
|-  
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| 1989 || ''[[Raakh]]'' || Inspector P.K || ''[[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]''
| 1989 || ''[[Raakh]]'' || Inspector P.K || [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]]
|-  
|-  
| 1989 || ''[[Marhi Da Deeva (1989 film)|Marhi Da Deeva]]'' || Raunaki || [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] film
| 1989 || ''[[Marhi Da Deeva (1989 film)|Marhi Da Deeva]]'' || Raunaki || [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]] film
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| 1989 || ''[[Kamla Ki Maut]]'' || Sudhakar Patel ||  
| 1989 || ''[[Kamla Ki Maut]]'' || Sudhakar Patel ||  
|-  
|-  
| 1990 || ''[[Ek Doctor Ki Maut]]'' || Dr. Dipankar Roy || ''[[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film)|National Film Award – Special Jury Award]]''
| 1990 || ''[[Ek Doctor Ki Maut]]'' || Dr. Dipankar Roy || [[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film)]]
|-
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| 1990 || ''Shadyantra'' || Sub-Inspector Tabrez Mohammad 'Tabbu' Khan ||
| 1990 || ''Shadyantra'' || Sub-Inspector Tabrez Mohammad 'Tabbu' Khan ||
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| 1992 || ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'' || Liaqat || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film
| 1992 || ''[[Roja (film)|Roja]]'' || Liaqat || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film
|-  
|-  
| 1993 || ''Aakanksha'' || ||
| 1993 || ''Aakanksha'' || Ahmed ||
|-
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| 1993 || ''[[The Burning Season (1993 film)|The Burning Season]]'' || Ashok Sarkar ||
| 1993 || ''[[The Burning Season (1993 film)|The Burning Season]]'' || Ashok Sarkar ||
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| 2003 || ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]'' || Satyaprakash ||
| 2003 || ''[[Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon]]'' || Satyaprakash ||
|-  
|-  
| 2003 || ''[[Maqbool]]'' || Jahangir Khan (Abbaji) || ''[[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]''
| 2003 || ''[[Maqbool]]'' || Jahangir Khan (Abbaji) || National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor|Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics)]]
|-  
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| 2005 || ''[[Dus]]'' || Jamwal ||
| 2005 || ''[[Dus]]'' || Jamwal ||Nominated – [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
|-
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| 2005 || ''[[The Blue Umbrella (2005 film)|The Blue Umbrella]]'' || Nand Kishore ||
| 2005 || ''[[The Blue Umbrella (2005 film)|The Blue Umbrella]]'' || Nand Kishore ||
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| 2009 || ''[[Love Khichdi]]'' || Subramani in Dream Fantasy ||
| 2009 || ''[[Love Khichdi]]'' || Subramani in Dream Fantasy ||
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Happi (film)|Happi]]'' || Happi ||Film released on [[ZEE5]]
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| 2010 || ''Good Sharma'' || Hanuman ||
| 2010 || ''Good Sharma'' || Hanuman ||
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| 2011 || ''[[Chala Mussaddi... Office Office|Chala Musaddi Office Office]]'' || Musaddi Lal Tripathi ||
| 2011 || ''[[Chala Mussaddi... Office Office|Chala Musaddi Office Office]]'' || Musaddi Lal Tripathi ||
|-  
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| 2013 || ''[[Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola]]'' || Harry Mandola ||
| 2013 || ''[[Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola]]'' || Harry Mandola ||Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
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| 2014 || ''[[Finding Fanny]]'' || Don Pedro || [[Konkani language|Konkani]]-English film
| 2014 || ''[[Finding Fanny]]'' || Don Pedro || [[English language|English]] film
|-  
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| 2015 || ''[[Shaandaar]]'' || Bipin Arora ||
| 2015 || ''[[Shaandaar (2015 film)|Shaandaar]]'' || Bipin Arora ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Toba Tek Singh (film)|Toba Tek Singh]]'' || Toba Tek Singh ||<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 August 2018|title=Pankaj Kapur in Toba Tek Singh|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/240818/pankaj-kapur-in-toba-tek-singh.html|access-date=9 April 2021|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Happi (film)|Happi]]'' || Happi || Delayed film<br/>Released on [[Zee5]]
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| 2022 || ''[[Jersey (2022 film)|Jersey]]'' || Coach ||
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| 2018 || ''[[Toba Tek Singh (film)|Toba Tek Singh]]'' || Toba Tek Singh ||<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-08-24|title=Pankaj Kapur in Toba Tek Singh|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/240818/pankaj-kapur-in-toba-tek-singh.html|access-date=2021-04-09|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref>
| 2023 || ''[[Lost (2023 film)|Lost]]'' ||Nanu||[[Zee5]] film<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 October 2021|title=Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury on Lost: It will make you question, introspect, and tug at your heartstrings|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/aniruddha-roy-chowdhury-lost-it-will-make-you-question-introspect-and-tug-your-heartstrings-915373|url-status=live|access-date=17 October 2021|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|language=en}}</ref>
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| 2021 || ''[[Jersey (2020 film)|Jersey]]'' || Coach ||Releasing on 5 November
|2023 || ''[[Bheed]]'' || ||
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| TBA || ''Jab Khuli Kitaab'' || ||<ref>{{cite news|title=Dimple Kapadia, Pankaj Kapur to star in rom-com 'Jab Khuli Kitaab'|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/dimple-kapadia-pankaj-kapur-to-star-in-rom-com-jab-khuli-kitaab20211221103707/|date=21 December 2021|website=ANI News}}</ref>
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* ''[[Mausam (2011 film)|Mausam]]'' (2011) Starring Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Jaspal Bhatti
* ''[[Mausam (2011 film)|Mausam]]'' (2011) Starring Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Jaspal Bhatti
* ''[[Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.]]'' (1998)
=== Writer ===
*''[[Sau Jhooth Ek Sach]]'' (2005)


== Television ==
== Television ==
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* ''[[JL50]]'' (2020)
* ''[[JL50]]'' (2020)


==Dubbing Roles==
==Dubbing roles==


===Live Action Films===
===Live action films===
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==Awards==
==Awards and nominations==
* 1989 [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]], ''[[Raakh]]''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* 1990: Nominated: [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]], ''[[Raakh]]''
|+ Film awards
* 1991: [[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film)|National Film Award – Special Jury Award]]: ''[[Ek Doctor Ki Maut]]''
|-  style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
* 1997: Screen Award for Best Actor in a Television Series for ''[[Neem Ka Ped]]''<ref name="screen1998">{{cite web |title=Screen Videocon Film Awards Winners |url=http://www.screenindia.com/jan23/films2.htm |website=Screen |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021020123812/http://www.screenindia.com/jan23/films2.htm |archive-date=20 October 2002}}</ref>
! scope="col" | Year
* 1997: Screen Award for Best Actor/Anchor in a Film-based Programme for ''Colgate Top 10''<ref name="screen1998"/>
! scope="col" | Award
* 2002: [[Indian Telly Award]] for Best Actor in a Comic Role for [[Office Office]]
! scope="col" | Category
* 2003: Indian Telly Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Office Office
! scope="col" | Nominated work
* 2004: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, ''[[Maqbool]]''
! scope="col" | Result
* 2005: [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor]], ''[[Maqbool]]''
|-
* 2006: Nominated: [[Filmfare Best Villain Award]] for ''[[Dus]]''
|2005
* 2007–08 Best Actor National Award by Journalist Association of India<ref>[http://www.jaoi.org/journalists-artists-honoured-by-jaoi-with-national-award-2008/ Journalists, artists honoured by Journalist Association of India with National Award 2007] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235209/http://www.jaoi.org/journalists-artists-honoured-by-jaoi-with-national-award-2008/ |date=3 March 2016 }}. jaoi.org</ref>
|rowspan="2"|[[IIFA Awards]]
|[[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|''[[Maqbool]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2006
|[[IIFA Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
|''[[Dus]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1990
|rowspan="4"|[[Filmfare Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|''[[Raakh]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2005
|[[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor|Best Actor (Critics)]]
|''Maqbool''
|{{won}}
|-
|2006
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role|Best Performance in a Negative Role]]
|''Dus''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2014
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|''[[Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|1989
|rowspan="3"|[[National Film Awards]]
|[[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|''[[Raakh]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|1991
|[[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film)|Special Jury Award]]
|''[[Ek Doctor Ki Maut]]''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|[[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| rowspan="2" |''Maqbool''
|{{won}}
|-
|2004
|rowspan="2"|[[Producers Guild Film Awards]]
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role|Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]
|{{won}}
|-
|2015
|[[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role|Best Actor in a Comic Role]]
|''[[Finding Fanny]]''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2006
|rowspan="3"|[[Screen Awards]]
|[[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|''Maqbool''
|{{nom}}
|-
|2008
|[[Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role|Best Actor in a Negative Role]]
|''[[The Blue Umbrella (2005 film)|The Blue Umbrella]]''
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Pankaj Kapur
Pankaj Kapur at IFFI 2022.jpg
Kapur in 2022
Born (1954-05-29) 29 May 1954 (age 71)
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Alma materNational School of Drama
OccupationActor, Story writer, Screenwriter, Director
Years active1981–present
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 1979; div. 1984)
[1]
(
m. 1988)
Children3, including Shahid
RelativesDina Pathak (Mother-In-law)
Ratna Pathak (Sister-in-law)
Naseeruddin Shah (co-brother)

Pankaj Kapur (born 29 May 1954) is an Indian actor who has worked in Hindi theatre, television and films. He has appeared in several television serials and films. He is the recipient of several awards, including a Filmfare Award and three National Film Awards. His most acclaimed film roles to date have been that of Inspector P.K. in Raakh (1989), Dr. Dipankar Roy in Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1991) and Abba ji, (based on Shakespeare's King Duncan) in Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Macbeth; Maqbool (2004).[2]

In the 1980s, he became a household name through the TV series Karamchand, a comedy television series in the detective genre. And in the millennium, Office Office, a comic satire on prevalent corruption in India.[2]

In 1988, he married his second wife, actress Supriya Pathak, daughter of actress Dina Pathak, with whom he has a daughter and a son. His sister-in-law is actress Ratna Pathak Shah, who is married to actor Naseeruddin Shah. His son (from his first marriage to actress Neelima Azeem) is actor Shahid Kapoor.

Early and personal life

Shahid Kapoor, Supriya Pathak and Pankaj Kapur attend the screening of Teri Meri Kahaani

Pankaj Kapur was born on 29 May 1954 in a Khatri family Ludhiana, Punjab.[3] He completed his education in Punjab and developed a keen interest in theatre and acting while growing up. He then enrolled in the National School of Drama to pursue his interest.[4]

He married actress and dancer Neelima Azeem in 1979. They were settled in New Delhi where they had their only child Shahid Kapoor in 1981. The couple divorced in 1984.[1]

Pankaj Kapur went on to marry actress Supriya Pathak in 1988. They have one daughter Sanah Kapur and a son Ruhaan Kapur.[5]

Career

After graduating from National School of Drama, he did theatre for the next four years, until he was offered a role in Gandhi by Richard Attenborough. Over the years, as a director, he has done over 74 plays and serials, including Mohandas B.A.L.L.B., Wah Bhai Wah, Sahabji Biwiji Ghulamji and Drishtanth, Kanak Di Balli, Albert's Bridge and Panchvan Savaar.[6]

He made his film debut with Shyam Benegal's film Arohan (1982). Following that he played Mahatma Gandhi's second secretary, Pyarelal Nayyar, in the Richard Attenborough film Gandhi in 1982. Later he dubbed for Ben Kingsley in the Hindi version of the film.

Thereafter he appeared in a string of art films that came under the parallel cinema category, with leading art films directors, starting with Shyam Benegal's Mandi (1983), Kundan Shah's comedy Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro again in 1983. This was followed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza satirical Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984), Mrinal Sen's Khandhar (1984), and Vidhu Vinod Chopra's suspense thriller Khamosh in 1985. He appeared in a number of art films, many of which went on to win National Film Awards.

In 1986, he switched to television, with the role of Karamchand jasoos(detective) in the detective-comedy, Karamchand, also starring Sushmita Mukherjee.[7] Over the years he has been seen in numerous TV serials, including, Kab Tak Pukaroon (Doordarshan) Zabaan Sambhaal Ke (a remake of the English TV series, Mind Your Language), Lifeline with Vijaya Mehta, Neem ka Ped and finally comic interludes in Philips Top 10.

Meanwhile, his tryst with art cinema continued, as he starred in films like Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986), Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986), and Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987). In 1987, his comic side was visible again in the commercial action film Jalwa, also starring Naseeruddin Shah.

His first National Film Award came with the 1989 film, Raakh, which also starred Aamir Khan.

He starred in the classic Punjabi film Marhi Da Diva (1989). He featured in the 1992 Mani Ratnam film Roja directed. (Roja was made in Tamil and later dubbed in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Malayalam.)

His strongest performance in the early part of his career came from his lead role of struggling scientist in the film Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1991), for which he was awarded the 1991 National Film Award – Special Jury Award.

In 2000 he returned to television with the serial Office Office a satirical take on the prevalent corruption in India.

In 2003 he appeared in Maqbool, Vishal Bhardwaj's adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth. His antagonistic performance as the short-statured, potbellied, shuffle-footed Abbaji in Maqbool got him the 2004 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. Meanwhile, he released films like The Blue Umbrella (2005), Dus (2005) and Halla Bol (2007). In 2006, he started to be seen again on TV. In the TV series, Naya Office Office, a sequel to his previous series Office Office.

On 11 January 2013, the Vishal Bharadwaj-directed film Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, starring Kapur was released.

In November 2019, Kapur made his literature debut with his novella 'Dopehri', which he had written in 1992.[8][9] Presently he appears in the television series named ‘Naya Office Office’ which itself is a sequel to the previous hit TV series ‘Office Office’.[10]

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
1981 Hari Hondal Bargadar : Share Cropper
1981 Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya
1982 Gandhi Pyarelal Nayyar
1982 Aadharshila
1983 Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro Tarneja
1983 Arohan
1983 Mandi Shanti Devi's Assistant
1984 Khandhar Dipu
1984 Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!
1985 Khamosh Kukku
1985 Aitbaar Advocate Jha Uncredited
1985 Aghaat Chotelal
1986 Chameli Ki Shaadi Kallumal "Koylawala"
1986 Musafir Shankeran Pillai
1986 Ek Ruka Hua Faisla Juror #3 TV adaptation of 12 Angry Men[11]
1987 Jalwa Albert Pinto
1987 Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin Rohit
1987 Susman
1988 Main Zinda Hoon
1988 Ek Aadmi
1988 Tamas Thekedaar Television Film
1989 Agla Mausam
1989 Raakh Inspector P.K National Film Award for Best Supporting ActorNominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
1989 Marhi Da Deeva Raunaki Punjabi film
1989 Kamla Ki Maut Sudhakar Patel
1990 Ek Doctor Ki Maut Dr. Dipankar Roy National Film Award – Special Jury Award (feature film)
1990 Shadyantra Sub-Inspector Tabrez Mohammad 'Tabbu' Khan
1992 Roja Liaqat Tamil film
1993 Aakanksha Ahmed
1993 The Burning Season Ashok Sarkar
1994 Kokh
1995 Ram Jaane Pannu Technicolor
1997 Rui Ka Bojh
2002 Jackpot Do Karode Rana
2003 Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon Satyaprakash
2003 Maqbool Jahangir Khan (Abbaji) National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor

Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics)

2005 Dus Jamwal Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role
2005 The Blue Umbrella Nand Kishore
2005 Sehar Prof. Bhole Shankar Tiwari
2007 Dharm Pundit Chaturvedi
2008 Halla Bol Sidhu
2009 Love Khichdi Subramani in Dream Fantasy
2010 Good Sharma Hanuman
2011 Chala Musaddi Office Office Musaddi Lal Tripathi
2013 Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola Harry Mandola Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor
2014 Finding Fanny Don Pedro English film
2015 Shaandaar Bipin Arora
2018 Toba Tek Singh Toba Tek Singh [12]
2019 Happi Happi Delayed film
Released on Zee5
2022 Jersey Coach
2023 Lost Nanu Zee5 film[13]
2023 Bheed
TBA Jab Khuli Kitaab [14]

Director

Writer

Television

Dubbing roles

Live action films

Film Title Actor(s) Character(s) Dub Language Original Language Original Year release Dub Year release Notes
Gandhi Ben Kingsley Mahatma Gandhi Hindi English 1982 1982 Pankaj also played Mahatma Gandhiji's Assistant Pyarelal Nayyar in movie

Awards and nominations

Film awards
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actor Maqbool Nominated
2006 Best Performance in a Negative Role Dus Nominated
1990 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Raakh Nominated
2005 Best Actor (Critics) Maqbool Won
2006 Best Performance in a Negative Role Dus Nominated
2014 Best Supporting Actor Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola Nominated
1989 National Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Raakh Won
1991 Special Jury Award Ek Doctor Ki Maut Won
2004 Best Supporting Actor Maqbool Won
2004 Producers Guild Film Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Won
2015 Best Actor in a Comic Role Finding Fanny Nominated
2006 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor Maqbool Nominated
2008 Best Actor in a Negative Role The Blue Umbrella Won
2009 Best Supporting Actor Halla Bol Nominated
2005 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor (Critics) Maqbool Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Nominated
Television awards
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2021 Asian Television Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role JL50 Nominated
2003 Indian Television Academy Awards Best Actor - Comedy Office Office Won
2004 Won
2007 Won
2002 Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Comic Role Won
2003 Won
2004 Nominated
2006 Nominated
2007 Nominated

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Neelima Azeem on divorce from Pankaj Kapur when Shahid Kapoor was 3.5 years old: 'I didn't decide to separate, he moved on'". Hindustan Times. 18 May 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Punjab is a land of great writers and actors, says Pankaj Kapur". hindustantimes.com/. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  3. ↑ "Happy Birthday Pankaj Kapur: What Shahid Kapoor has said about his Father". News18. 29 May 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ↑ Rathore, Vinod (28 May 2020). "Pankaj Kapoor was on the hearts of people with this role". News Track. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  5. ↑ Garoo, Rohit (17 October 2016). "Pankaj Kapur Marriage: Love Truly Deserves A Second Chance". The Bridal Box. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "Pankaj Kapur: My son Shahid Kapoor is smart. He became a star first, then an actor". India Today. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  7. ↑ "Karamchand was first of its kind, says Pankaj Kapur". Hindustan Times. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "Pankaj Kapur on his literary debut and why it took 27 years". The Indian Express. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  9. ↑ "Actor Pankaj Kapur's debut novel 'Dopehri' revolves around 'Amma Bi'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  10. ↑ "Pankaj Kapur". Koimoi. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  11. ↑ Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1986). imdb.com
  12. ↑ "Pankaj Kapur in Toba Tek Singh". Deccan Chronicle. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  13. ↑ "Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury on Lost: It will make you question, introspect, and tug at your heartstrings". Pinkvilla. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ↑ "Dimple Kapadia, Pankaj Kapur to star in rom-com 'Jab Khuli Kitaab'". ANI News. 21 December 2021.

External links

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