Happy Birthday Shekhar Kapur: Masoom, Mr India to Bandit Queen, Top Movies by the Filmmaker
2 years, 1 month ago

Happy Birthday Shekhar Kapur: Masoom, Mr India to Bandit Queen, Top Movies by the Filmmaker

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Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur turns 77 today. Nephew of veteran Hindi cinema actor Dev Anand, Shekhar has emerged as one of the most noted filmmakers of the Indian film industry. Mr India Shekhar can also be credited with directing India’s first superhero film. The superhero movie also gave Indian cinema one of its iconic villains, Mogambo, played by Amrish Puri. One of the segments of this anthology is directed by Shekhar Kapur that focuses on the characters Isabelle, Bellhop and Jacob, played by Julie Christie, John Hurt and Shia LaBeouf, respectively.

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Shekhar Kapur doesn't think too highly of ChatGPT-generated scripts: 'AI cannot fall in love'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shekhar Kapur doesn't think too highly of ChatGPT-generated scripts: 'AI cannot fall in love'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is gearing up to begin filming Masoom 2, the sequel to his directorial debut from 1983. Shekhar Kapur opened up about the use of AI in scriptwriting Shekhar Kapur on AI In an interview with ANI, Shekhar Kapur discussed the changing landscape of creativity in the age of AI. In a lighter moment, the celebrated filmmaker humorously …

Boney Kapoor shares pic with Sridevi, Anil from 'Mr India' shoot, fans demand part 2
4 months, 1 week ago

Boney Kapoor shares pic with Sridevi, Anil from 'Mr India' shoot, fans demand part 2

India Today  

Producer Boney Kapoor shared a nostalgic gem that will brighten your day—a throwback picture from the sets of ‘Mr. Anil Kapoor jiand Ranveer Singh as villain,” while another wrote, “The winning team of India's best children's film.” A third user chimed in and wrote, “Fun movie after Bhramachari Shammi Kapoor.” Last year, Shekhar Kapur posted a throwback picture of the …

Ahmed Khan says Sridevi bribed him with ice cream on sets of Mr India to teach her break-dancing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahmed Khan says Sridevi bribed him with ice cream on sets of Mr India to teach her break-dancing

Hindustan Times  

Shekhar Kapur’s Sridevi and Anil Kapoor-starrer Mr India is one of the most iconic films made in India. Choreographer-director Ahmed Khan, who worked as a child artist in the film, opened up about his experience in an interview with Siddharth Kanan, revealing that Sridevi would bribe the kids on set with ice cream to teach her break-dancing. Ahmed Khan worked …

Shekhar Kapur says 'whoever does Mr India next should remember it was not a superhero film but…' | Exclusive
1 year, 9 months ago

Shekhar Kapur says 'whoever does Mr India next should remember it was not a superhero film but…' | Exclusive

India Today  

Mr. India continues to remain a classic three decades after its release. The film first released on May 25, 1987 and featured Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in lead roles along with Amrish Puri, Satish Kaushik, among others. In an exclusive chat with IndiaToday.in, when asked Shekhar Kapur about reports of Mr. India remake and if it would be okay with …

Happy Birthday Shekhar Kapur: A glance at his work that makes him stellar filmmaker
2 years, 1 month ago

Happy Birthday Shekhar Kapur: A glance at his work that makes him stellar filmmaker

Firstpost  

Despite being the nephew of legendary Hindi cinema actor Dev Anand, Shekhar Kapur was discouraged by his father to step into the Indian film industry and initially worked as an accountant and consultant for many years until he finally listened to his heart. Therefore on the occasion of the filmmaker’s 77th birthday let’s take a look at some of his …

Anil Kapoor wishes Meenakshi Sheshadri on her birthday with old pics: 'Looking forward to seeing you start work again'
2 years, 1 month ago

Anil Kapoor wishes Meenakshi Sheshadri on her birthday with old pics: 'Looking forward to seeing you start work again'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Anil Kapoor took a trip down memory lane and shared old pictures to wish his colleague, actor Meenakshi Sheshadri on her 59th birthday. Anil Kapoor wished Meenakshi Sheshadri on her birthday. Another person commented, "I am completely aware of @MinaxhiSeshadri who starred in one of my fav films, Hero, happy birthday." He also has director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's gangster …

Happy Birthday Rajit Kapur: From Ghulam to Raazi, a look at the actor's notable performances
2 years, 7 months ago

Happy Birthday Rajit Kapur: From Ghulam to Raazi, a look at the actor's notable performances

Firstpost  

Born in Amritsar, Punjab, the actor made his debut in the film industry with Shyam Benegal’s Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda in 1992. Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda- The 1992 Shyam Benegal directorial marked Rajit Kapur’s entry into the film industry. The Making of the Mahatma - The 1996 movie saw Rajit Kapur essay the role of Mahatma Gandhi. Ghulam- Ghulam was …

Boney reveals Jeetendra, Shashi visited Mr India sets ‘to witness the madness’
2 years, 11 months ago

Boney reveals Jeetendra, Shashi visited Mr India sets ‘to witness the madness’

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday afternoon, filmmaker Boney Kapoor took to social media to share some throwback pictures from the sets of his 1987 production Mr India. Boney Kapoor with Jitendra and Shekhar Kapur on the sets of Mr India. While captioning the post, Boney revealed how Shashi Kapoor and Jitendra had come to the sets to ‘witness the madness’ but instead went …

Happy Birthday Vijay Sethupathi: Vikram, Mumbaikar to Merry Christmas, 8 most awaited films of South superstar
2 years, 11 months ago

Happy Birthday Vijay Sethupathi: Vikram, Mumbaikar to Merry Christmas, 8 most awaited films of South superstar

India TV News  

Happy Birthday Vijay Sethupathi: Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu, who has made a name for himself in the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries turns a year older today. On Vijay Sethupathi's birthday here's looking at 7 of his most anticipated films: Vikram Director Lokesh Kanakaraj's 'Vikram', which features actors Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in the lead, has …

Happy Birthday, Vidhu Vinod Chopra: Best Movies by the Filmmaker You Must Watch
3 years, 4 months ago

Happy Birthday, Vidhu Vinod Chopra: Best Movies by the Filmmaker You Must Watch

News 18  

Long before Vidhu Vinod Chopra made a name for himself in mainstream Bollywood films, he proved his caliber as a filmmaker with experimental and documentary films during his days as a student at the Film And Television Institute of India, Pune. Chopra who grew up in Srinagar dedicated the film to victims of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus Parinda Parinda was …

Happy Birthday, Manoj Kumar: Top 5 Performances by the Veteran Actor
3 years, 5 months ago

Happy Birthday, Manoj Kumar: Top 5 Performances by the Veteran Actor

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Manoj Kumar needs no introduction in Hindi Cinema. As the veteran actor will turn 84 this year on July 24, let’s have a look at some of Manoj’s great work on this special occasion. Kranti A 1981 film starring Manoj Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Shashi Kapoor and Hema Malini, Kranti was a classic patriotic movie of its time. Patthar Ke Sanam …

Happy Birthday Siddharth: Best Movies of the South Indian Actor
3 years, 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Siddharth: Best Movies of the South Indian Actor

News 18  

The very versatile, South Indiain actor Siddharth is rightly known as the pan-Indian actor. He is a brilliant performer known for his work not only in Tamil film industry but also in Telugu, Hindi, English, and Malayalam movies. On the special occasion of his birthday, let’s take a look at some of his memorable movies: Gruham:It’s a gripping, horror flick …

Happy Birthday Janhvi Kapoor: Her Films to Watch Out For
3 years, 10 months ago

Happy Birthday Janhvi Kapoor: Her Films to Watch Out For

News 18  

Elder daughter of Boney Kapoor and late actress Sridevi, Jahnvi Kapoor has also joined the cinema fraternity. Good Luck Jerry In the first-look image of this Sidharth Sengupta directed and Aanand L Rai produced film, Janhvi is seen in a salwar, looking happy while ambling through a bylane of some old town. The film, written by Pankaj Matta, is produced …

Shekhar Kapur becomes President of FTII Society, Chairman of its governing council
4 years, 3 months ago

Shekhar Kapur becomes President of FTII Society, Chairman of its governing council

India TV News  

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has been appointed President of the Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India Society and Chairman of the institute's governing council. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, tweeted to confirm the news on Tuesday: "Happy to inform that renowned international film personality #ShekharKapur has been appointed as the President of FTII Society & Chairman …

Happy Birthday Mani Ratnam: Saathiya to Guru, 5 Bollywood movies by ace filmmaker that are pure gold
4 years, 7 months ago

Happy Birthday Mani Ratnam: Saathiya to Guru, 5 Bollywood movies by ace filmmaker that are pure gold

India TV News  

If there's one filmmaker who has walked down the unconventional path to show the true beauty of cinema, it's none other than living legend Mani Ratnam. Born on June 2, 1955, as Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam, Mani Ratnam is touted as Salman Rushdie of Indian cinema who has touched all the aspects of films. Admired as one of the most magnificent …

How can your claim on 'Mr India' be more than mine: Javed Akhtar to Shekhar Kapur
4 years, 10 months ago

How can your claim on 'Mr India' be more than mine: Javed Akhtar to Shekhar Kapur

India TV News  

Wading into the ongoing tussle over the reboot of cult classic Mr India, veteran lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar on Friday said director Shekhar Kapur can't ignore his work as the writer by solely taking the credit for the film. Last week, actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja had said it was "disrespectful" that the architects of the the 1987 blockbuster -- director Kapur …

Shekhar Kapur takes a dig on Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Mr India' remake
4 years, 10 months ago

Shekhar Kapur takes a dig on Ali Abbas Zafar's 'Mr India' remake

India TV News  

After actress Sonam Kapoor, filmmaker Shehkar Kapur, who is known for helming the iconic film "Mr India", has expressed his disappointment over the news of a remake of the movie by director Ali Abbas Zafar. Shekhar on Sunday took to social media and posted late actor Amrish Puri's still from "Mr India", in which Puri played the popular villain Mogambo. …

Sonam Kapoor pulls up Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing Mr India trilogy without informing Anil Kapoor, calls him ‘disrespectful’
4 years, 10 months ago

Sonam Kapoor pulls up Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing Mr India trilogy without informing Anil Kapoor, calls him ‘disrespectful’

Hindustan Times  

Sonam Kapoor has called out Bharat director Ali Abbas Zafar for announcing the revival of her actor father Anil Kapoor’s 1987 film, Mr India. Sonam Kapoor has criticised Ali Abbas Zafar for making Mr India trilogy without informing Anil Kapoor. Calling Mr India a part of Anil’s legacy, she wrote on Instagram, “A lot of people have been asking me …

Ali Abbas Zafar To Bring Back 'Mr. India'; Shah Rukh Khan & Ranveer Singh To Star In It?
4 years, 10 months ago

Ali Abbas Zafar To Bring Back 'Mr. India'; Shah Rukh Khan & Ranveer Singh To Star In It?

ABP News  

Mumbai: Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, who has helmed blockbusters like "Sultan" and "Tiger Zinda Hai", will write and direct the new "Mr. India". Zafar is currently working on the script and building the superhero universe and, contrary to reports in sections of the media, he avers that the casting process is yet to begin. Unconfirmed reports have stated that Ranveer …

Did you know Amrish Puri's Mogambo's role from Mr. India was first offered to Anupam Kher?
5 years, 6 months ago

Did you know Amrish Puri's Mogambo's role from Mr. India was first offered to Anupam Kher?

ABP News  

Actor Anupam Kher says he was the first choice to play the role of Mogambo in Shekhar Kapur's 1987 directorial "Mr. India". Remembering actor Amrish Puri on his 87th birth anniversary on Saturday, Anupam said: "Amrish Puriji was a really good friend of mine. "Google on Saturday celebrated the life and legacy of Amrish Puri, known for portraying iconic roles …

Mogambo's role was offered to me, reveals Anupam Kher
5 years, 6 months ago

Mogambo's role was offered to me, reveals Anupam Kher

India TV News  

Actor Anupam Kher says he was the first choice to play the role of Mogambo in Shekhar Kapur's 1987 directorial "Mr. India". Remembering actor Amrish Puri on his 87th birth anniversary on Saturday, Anupam said: "Amrish Puriji was a really good friend of mine. Google on Saturday celebrated the life and legacy of Amrish Puri, known for portraying iconic roles …

Boney Kapoor confirms Mr. India sequel: 'After Sridevi, I have even more reason to make the film'
5 years, 7 months ago

Boney Kapoor confirms Mr. India sequel: 'After Sridevi, I have even more reason to make the film'

Firstpost  

Boney Kapoor stated that Shekhar Kapur, Mr India’s original director could always come on board for the new film as well Anil Kapoor and Sridevi’s 1987 classic superhero film Mr India was all set to have its sequel till producer Boney Kapoor and Anil announced that their plans to make another film had been aborted after the untimely demise of …

Anil Kapoor remembers Veeru Devgan as Mr. India clocks 32 years in Indian cinema
5 years, 7 months ago

Anil Kapoor remembers Veeru Devgan as Mr. India clocks 32 years in Indian cinema

India TV News  

32 years ago, Shekhar Kapur gave us a gem which we're going to remember for years to come. Anil Kapoor and Sridevi starrer Mr. India has clocked over three decades in Indian cinema. Anil Kapoor on the other hand, credits the success of Mr. India to Bollywood's action director Veeru Devgan who passed away two days ago. "Mr. India was …

No Mr India sequel without Sridevi, confirms Shekhar Kapur
5 years, 7 months ago

No Mr India sequel without Sridevi, confirms Shekhar Kapur

India Today  

Anil Kapoor and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur teased fans with the possibility of a sequel to Mr India, when they tweeted about a "new and super exciting" collaboration. Even if Anil Kapoor was agreeable, Boney Kapoor who is the producer of Mr India would never dream of doing a sequel without his late wife," a source close to Boney and Anil …

Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur collaborate. Is it for Mr. India 2?
5 years, 7 months ago

Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur collaborate. Is it for Mr. India 2?

India TV News  

Shekhar Kapur and actor Anil Kapoor are all set to collaborate again. There's a new project in the pipeline for the actor-director duo of iconic 1987 film Mr. India, and it may even be a sequel. In Mr. India, Anil portrayed the character of Arun Verma, who wore a blazer and white hat throughout the film. On a related note, …

Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur tease new project on Twitter. Is it Mr India sequel?
5 years, 7 months ago

Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur tease new project on Twitter. Is it Mr India sequel?

Hindustan Times  

There’s a new project in the pipeline for Shekhar Kapur and actor Anil Kapoor, who made a formidable director-actor pair in the iconic 1987 film Mr. India, and it may even be a sequel. Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur met to discuss a new project. We’re hoping to create the same magic we did before with Mr. India.” In the …

Are Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur coming together to create magic like Mr. India?
5 years, 7 months ago

Are Anil Kapoor and Shekhar Kapur coming together to create magic like Mr. India?

India Today  

While the plans of a possible Mr. India sequel were put to rest after Sridevi's demise last year, the latest picture shared by Anil Kapoor insinuates a similar collaboration between the director-actor duo of Shekhar Kapur and Anil Kapoor. The actor took to social media to share a picture of himself with Shekhar Kapur where the director can be seen …

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