Shakti Kapoor Explained

Shakti Kapoor
Birth Name:Sunil Kapoor
Birth Date:1952 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Delhi, India
Yearsactive:1974–present
Works:Full list
Spouse:[1]
Family:See Kapoor family and Mangeshkar-Hardikar-Abhisheki-Kolhapure family (in-laws)

Shakti Kapoor (born Sunil Kapoor; 3 September 1952)[2] is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. Known for his villainous and comic roles in Hindi films, he has featured in over 600 films.[3] [4] In the 1980s and 1990s, Kapoor teamed up with actor Asrani and Kader Khan as the comical or evil team in over 100 films.[5] He was a contestant in the Indian reality show Bigg Boss in 2011.

Early life

Kapoor was born in Delhi into a Punjabi Hindu family. His father ran a clothes shop in Connaught Place, New Delhi. After a long struggle in Bollywood, Kapoor was spotted by Sunil Dutt while he was making Rocky to launch his son Sanjay Dutt. He was then cast as the antagonist in the movie. But Dutt felt that his name "Sunil Kapoor" wouldn't do justice to his villainous stint and hence, "Shakti Kapoor" was born.[6] [7]

Personal life

Kapoor is married to Shivangi Kapoor (elder sister of actresses Padmini Kolhapure and Tejaswini Kolhapure) and has two children, a son Siddhanth Kapoor and a daughter Shraddha Kapoor. He resides in Juhu, Mumbai.[8]

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. He started his Bollywood journey with movie Khel Khilari Ka (starring Darmendra and Hema Malini) in 1977. The years 1980–81 established Shakti Kapoor as an actor in Bollywood with two of his movies, where he was villain – 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 1990s, he often diversified to positive comic roles and performed them with equal finesse in movies like Raja Babu.[9] 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.[10] 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[11] [12] [13] with his sister-in-law Padmini Kolhapure. He is also the brand ambassador of Servokon.[14]

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. He told the undercover reporter: "I want to make love to you ... kiss you"[15] 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.[16]

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.[17]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
1984Filmfare AwardsBest Performance in a Comic RoleMawaali
1985Tohfa
1995Raja Babu[18]
Andaz Apna Apna
1997Loafer
1998Judwaa

Filmography

See main article: Shakti Kapoor filmography.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nair. Kalpana. Beti Bachao: Shakti Kapoor wants Shraddha married in 3 years. Firstpost. 24 April 2016. 17 July 2015. 24 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160424061202/http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/beti-bachao-shakti-kapoor-wants-shraddha-married-3-years-2347954.html. live.
  2. Web site: Shakti Kapoor: The role of a lifetime. The Times of India. 24 April 2016. Anubha Sawhney. 3 August 2003. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225200324/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/delhi-times/Shakti-Kapoor-The-role-of-a-lifetime/articleshow/109930.cms. live.
  3. Web site: Shakti Kapoor Films. https://web.archive.org/web/20150926193705/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/films/id/6825. dead. 26 September 2015. Bollywood Hungama. 27 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Sharma. Isha. 5 Reasons Shakti Kapoor Is The Complete Rockstar He Is. Indiatimes. 27 May 2016. 29 June 2015. 6 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160806233550/http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/5-reasons-shakti-kapoor-is-the-complete-rockstar-he-is-232186.html. live.
  5. Web site: 'Girls called me the sexiest villain'. Rediff. 24 April 2016. July 16, 2015. 24 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160424140952/http://www.rediff.com/movies/interview/shakti-kapoor-girls-called-me-the-sexiest-villain/20150716.htm. live.
  6. Web site: Happy Birthday Shakti Kapoor: Little Known Facts About Our Favorite Villain . 3 September 2022 . 23 September 2022 . 23 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923204345/https://www.cnbctv18.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-shakti-kapoor-little-known-facts-about-our-favourite-villain-14641451-5.htm . live .
  7. Web site: Shakti Kapoor: It is sad that only negative aspects of the film industry gets highlighted . 6 October 2021 . 23 September 2022 . 23 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923204937/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shakti-kapoor-it-is-sad-that-only-negative-aspects-of-the-film-industry-gets-highlighted-101633533414698.html . live .
  8. Web site: Shakti Kapoor's luxurious home on Juhu beach . 6 October 2021 . 23 September 2022 . 23 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923204937/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shakti-kapoor-it-is-sad-that-only-negative-aspects-of-the-film-industry-gets-highlighted-101633533414698.html . live .
  9. Web site: Desk. India TV News. 2015-09-02. List of 5 best roles of Shakti Kapoor IndiaTV News. 2021-05-26. www.indiatvnews.com. en. 26 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526045640/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/best-roles-by-shakti-kapoor-23750.html. live.
  10. Web site: Best Shakti Kapoor characters . 28 July 2012 . 6 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120806041044/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow_best-shaktikapoor-characters_1575912#top . live .
  11. Web site: AASMAN SE GIRE... KHAJOOR PE ATKE Hindi Play/Drama - www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com. www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. 29 December 2023. 2 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230502224607/https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/hindi/aasman_se_gire_khajoor_pe_atke.asp. live.
  12. Web site: Aasman se gire khajoor pe atke Sep 14 2012 002. www.youtube.com. 28 November 2016. 3 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230503000402/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU15KoW_kg4&list=UUay1J1V6PdKkTMT9vRaEbew&index=1. live.
  13. Web site: Aasman Se Gire, Khajoor Pe Atke Sep 14 2012 001. www.youtube.com. 28 November 2016. 30 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230430015300/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PSsZEAx1Uk&list=UUay1J1V6PdKkTMT9vRaEbew&index=2. live.
  14. Web site: Servokon Systems Limited TV }} Released Featuring Mr Shakti Kapoor ]. einnews.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20221020123355/https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/378310258/servokon-systems-limited-tv-commerical-released-featuring-mr-shakti-kapoor. live. 20 October 2022 .
  15. News: Bollywood baddie shown as casting couch villain. Ramesh. Randeep. 16 March 2005. The Guardian. 7 July 2009. 13 December 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091213155553/http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2005/mar/16/film.india. live.
  16. News: Casting couch divide runs deep. https://web.archive.org/web/20050317055859/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050315/asp/nation/story_4494610.asp. dead. 17 March 2005. Bhattacharya. Chandrima. 15 March 2005. The Telegraph. 7 July 2009.
  17. News: I've been framed, says Bollywood villain. Prasad . Raekha . 16 March 2005 . Times Online. 7 July 2009.
  18. News: SHAKTI KAPOOR AWARDS . . 23 September 2022 . 23 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220923204938/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Shakti-Kapoor/awards . live .

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