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Date of Birth
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06-December-1945
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Place of Birth
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Lahore
(Punjab, Pakistan, Pakistan)
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Nationality
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India
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Also know as
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Shekar Kapoor, Shekhar Kapoor, Shekar Kapoor, Shekhar Kapoor
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Profession
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Film director, Film Producer, Actor, Accountant, Consultant
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Shekhar Kapur is an Indian film director, actor and producer.
Kapur was born in Lahore, Punjab to Sheela Kanta, the sister of the famous Indian actor Dev Anand. Kapur rose to popularity with the 1994 Bollywood film Bandit Queen based on the life of infamous Indian bandit and politician Phoolan Devi. His historical biopics on Queen Elizabeth won seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Cate Blanchett.
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