Pankaj Kapur is a famous person in Indian entertainment. People love him because he can do many different things. He acts in plays, and movies in Bollywood and other Indian languages, and also on TV. Besides acting, Pankaj Kapur also directs and writes scripts for movies, which makes him special in the film world. He has acted in all kinds of movies, from big Bollywood hits to smaller films in Punjabi, Tamil, and even English.
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| Full Name | Pankaj Kapur |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actor and Director |
| Famous As | Actor |
| Nick Name | Pankaj |
| Date of Birth | 29 May 1954 |
| Age | 70 Years Old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Hometown | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Country | India |
| Mother Tongue | Punjabi |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Hobbies | Writing |
| Food Habits | Non-vegetarian |
| Educational Qualification | Engineer |
| School Name | Not Known |
| College/University | Government College, Ludhiana National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi |
| Debut | Film Debut : Arohan (1982) TV Debut : Karamchand (1985–1988) |
Early Life
Pankaj Kapur was born on 29th May 1954 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He liked acting and theatre when he was young. He studied in Punjab and then went to the National School of Drama to learn more about acting.
In 1979, he married Neelima Azeem, who was an actress and dancer. They lived in New Delhi and had a son named Shahid Kapoor in 1981. But they separated in 1984. Later, in 1988, Pankaj Kapur married Supriya Pathak, who is also an actress. They have a daughter named Sanah Kapur and a son named Ruhaan Kapur.
Career
After finishing school at the National School of Drama, he played for four years. Then, he got a part in the movie Gandhi directed by Richard Attenborough. As a director, he has done over 74 plays and TV shows, including Mohandas B.A.L.L.B., Wah Bhai Wah, Sahabji Biwiji Ghulamji, Drishtanth, Kanak Di Balli, Albert’s Bridge, and Panchvan Savaar.
His first film role was in Shyam Benegal’s Arohan in 1982. He played Pyarelal Nayyar in Gandhi. He acted in many art films like Mandi, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho!, Khandhar, and Khamosh. He appeared in TV shows like Karamchand, Zabaan Sambhaal Ke, Lifeline, Neem ka Ped, and Philips Top 10.
He acted in Chameli Ki Shaadi, Ek Ruka Hua Faisla, Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin, and Jalwa. He won his first National Film Award for Raakh in 1989. He acted in Roja and won a Special Jury Award for Ek Doctor Ki Maut in 1991.
He came back to TV with Office Office in 2001. He won a National Film Award for Maqbool in 2004. He acted in The Blue Umbrella, Dus, and Halla Bol. He returned to TV with Naya Office Office.
In 2013, he acted in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. In 2019, he wrote his first book ‘Dopehri’. He is now in the TV series ‘Naya Office Office’ and the movie Bheed.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1990 | Ek Doctor Ki Maut | Dr. Dipankar Roy |
| 1990 | Shadyantra | Sub-Inspector Tabrez Mohammad |
| 1992 | Roja | Liaqat |
| 1993 | Aakanksha | Ahmed |
| 1993 | The Burning Season | Ashok Sarkar |
| 1994 | Kokh | Ashok Sarkar |
| 1995 | Ram Jaane | Pannu Technicolor |
| 2002 | Jackpot Do Karode | Rana |
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Satyaprakash |
| 2003 | Maqbool | Jahangir Khan (Abbaji) |
| 2005 | Dus | Jamwal |
| 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 |
| 2014 | Finding Fanny | Don Pedro |
| 2015 | Shaandaar | Bipin Arora |
| 2018 | Toba Tek Singh | Toba Tek Singh |
| 2019 | Happy | Happy |
| 2022 | Jersey | Coach |
| 2023 | Lost | Nanu |
| 2023 | Bheed | Balram Trivedi |
Director
- 1998: Mohandas B.A.L.L.B.
- 2011: Mausam, starring Shahid Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Jaspal Bhatti
Writer
- 2005: Sau Jhooth Ek Sach
Television
| Year | TV Show |
| 1985–1988 | Karamchand (Season 1) |
| 1989-1990 | Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne |
| 1991 | Neem Ka Ped |
| 1991 | Phatichar |
| 1993-1994 | Zabaan Sambhalke (Season 1) |
| 1997-1998 | Zabaan Sambhalke (Season 2) |
| 1997-1998 | Mohandas B.A.L.L.B. |
| 2000 | Office Office |
| 2004 | Tehreer as Munshi Premchand Ki – Godaan by Doordarshan |
| 2006–2009 | Naya Office Office |
| 2007 | Karamchand (Season 2) |
| 2020 | JL50 |
Dubbing Roles
Live action films
- 1982: Film Title: Gandhi
- Actor(s): Ben Kingsley
- Character(s): Mahatma Gandhi
- Dub Language: Hindi
- Original Language: English
- Original Year release: 1982
- Dub Year release: 1982
Pankaj also played Mahatma Gandhiji’s Assistant Pyarelal Nayyar in the movie
Family
| Father Name | Not Known (College Principal) |
|---|---|
| Mother Name | Not Known |
| Brother Name | Not Known |
| Sister Name | Not Known |
Physical Appearance
Pankaj Kapur is roughly 168 centimeters tall, which is 1.68 meters or 5 feet 6 inches. He weighs about 80 kilograms or 176 lbs. His chest measures about 42 inches, his waist is 36 inches, and his biceps are 12 inches. He has dark brown eyes and white hair.
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters – 168 cm in meters – 1.68 m in feet inches – 5’ 6” |
|---|---|
| Weight (Approx.) | in kilograms – 80 kg in pounds – 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements | – Chest: 42 Inches – Waist: 36 Inches – Biceps: 12 Inches |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Relationship Status
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Neelima Azeem (Divorced) Supriya Pathak (Actress) |
| Children | Daughter– Sanah Kapoor Son– Shahid Kapoor (Actor) and Ruhaan Kapoor |
Net Worth & Salary
Pankaj Kapur has a net worth of $5 million, which is nearly ₹40 crore in Indian Rupees. He has a Mercedes Benz car, and he earns most of his money from acting and making films.
| Net Worth in USD (Approx.) | $5 Million |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Indian Rupees (Approx.) | ₹40 Crore |
| Car & Bike Collection | Mercedes Benz car |
| Income Source | Acting, Filmmaking |
Social Media Handles
| @officialpankajkapur |
Favorite Things
| Foods | Rajma Chawal and Pakodas |
|---|---|
| Actor | Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Marlon Brando and Rajesh Khanna |
Awards
Film Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 1989 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Raakh | Won |
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Raakh | Nominated |
| 1991 | Special Jury Award | Best Supporting Actor | Ek Doctor Ki Maut | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Maqbool | Won |
| 2004 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Maqbool | Won |
| 2005 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Maqbool | Nominated |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Maqbool | Won |
| 2005 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Critics) | Maqbool | Won |
| 2006 | IIFA Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Dus | Nominated |
| 2006 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Maqbool | Nominated |
| 2008 | Screen Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | The Blue Umbrella | Won |
| 2009 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Halla Bol | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola | Nominated |
| 2015 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Finding Fanny | Nominated |
Television Awards
| Year | Awarding Body | Award Received | Movie | Status |
| 2002 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Office Office | Won |
| 2003 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Office Office | Won |
| 2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Office Office | Won |
| 2004 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Office Office | Won |
| 2004 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Office Office | Nominated |
| 2006 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Office Office | Nominated |
| 2007 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor – Comedy | Office Office | Won |
| 2007 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Office Office | Nominated |
| 2021 | Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | JL50 | Nominated |
Controversy
Rajkumar Rao’s new movie ‘Bheed’ caused controversy even before it was released. Pankaj Kapoor got mad when people called it an anti-India movie. The trailer for ‘Bheed’ just came out, and people have different opinions about it. Some say it’s against India, and they’re speaking out against it on social media. Actor Pankaj Kapoor shared his thoughts about the protests against the movie.
Since the teaser and trailer of ‘Bheed’ appeared online, the film has been caught up in controversy. Some people are saying it’s ‘anti-national’ even before it’s out in cinemas. This doesn’t make sense because the film hasn’t even been released yet. Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur has criticized those spreading negativity about it.
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20 Facts About Pankaj Kapur
- Pankaj started his film journey in the award-winning movie “Gandhi,” playing Pyarelal Nayyar, Mahatma Gandhi’s second secretary.
- After studying engineering, he went to the National School of Drama in Delhi.
- Pankaj Kapur earned his first National Film Award in 1989 for the film “Raakh,” featuring Aamir Khan.
- Due to constant offers for roles like actress’s brother or villain in movies, he shifted to TV serials during his film career.
- He considers his role in “Neem ka Ped” as his most challenging.
- Pankaj received the Filmfare Critics Award and National Film Award for his performance in “Maqbool.”
- His father-in-law, Baldev Pathak, was a renowned tailor who stitched Rajesh Khanna’s clothes.
- From his first marriage to Neelima Azim, he is the father of Shahid Kapoor. His second son is Ruhaan Kapoor from his second wife Supriya Pathak.
- Pankaj Kapur is the uncle of actors Imaaduddin Shah and Vivaan Shah, who are Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah’s children.
- Ratna and Pankaj’s wife Supriya are sisters. He is the son-in-law of Dina Pathak.
- Pankaj married Neelima Azim in 1979.
- Actress Tarla Mehta, Supriya Pathak’s aunt, is his aunt-in-law.
- Pankaj Kapur is the father of actress Sanah Kapoor, engaged to actor Manoj Pahwa’s son Mayank.
- Pankaj starred in the Teleplay “Kisi Ek Phool Ka Naam Lo” (1984).
- He was part of the shelved movie “Atmavinaash” (Azaad Parinda) (1992) by Tulsi Films.
- Pankaj is a former brother-in-law of actor Pasha Azeem (Neelima’s brother).
- Apart from movies, he has been in over 70 plays.
- Pankaj Kapur made his debut in “Arohan” (1982) and won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor twice – for “Raakh” (1989) and “Maqbool” (2003).
- For “Ek Doctor Ki Maut” (1991), he won the National Film Award – Special Jury Award.
- He received the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor in 2005.
FAQs
Neelima Azeem is Pankaj Kapur’s first wife.
Sanah Kapur is Pankaj Kapur’s daughter.
Pankaj Kapur is 69 years old (born on 29 May 1954).