Works of Shekhar Kapur
This is the complete list, in chronological order, for works of Shekhar Kapur, a film-maker, thought leader and a chartered accountant by training.[1] This list includes his acting and directing credits in films, stage, television shows.
Films
| Year | Title | Director | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Masoom | Yes | No |
| 1987 | Mr. India[2] | Yes | No |
| 1994 | Bandit Queen[3] | Yes | No |
| 1998 | Dil Se.. | No | Yes |
| Elizabeth | Yes | No | |
| 2002 | The Guru | No | Executive |
| The Four Feathers | Yes | No | |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Yes | No |
| 2022 | What's Love Got to Do with It? | Yes | No |
Acting credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ishq Ishq Ishq[4] | ||
| 1975 | Jaan Hazir Hai | ||
| 1978 | Toote Khilone | ||
| Pal Do Pal Ka Saath | |||
| 1979 | Jeena Yahan | ||
| 1980 | Khanjar | Ramesh | |
| 1981 | Agni Pareeksha | ||
| Bhula Na Dena | Uncredited | ||
| 1984 | Bindiya Chamkegi | Raj A. Kumar | |
| 1988 | Falak- The Sky | Inspector Jimmy | |
| Akarshan | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
| 1989 | Gawaahi | Ranjeet Chaudhary | |
| 1990 | Drishti | Nikhil | |
| 1991 | Nazar | Antique Dealer | |
| 1992 | Saatwan Aasman | Dev | |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | R.A.W Agent Colonel Jagannathan | Tamil-Hindi film |
| Ishkq in Paris | Ranveer | ||
| 2015 | Iftaar | Ghalib | Voice, short |
| 2016 | Teraa Surroor | Rajeev Kaul | |
| Science of Compassion | Himself | Documentary | |
| 2018 | Vishwaroopam II | R.A.W Agent Colonel Jagannathan | Tamil-Hindi film |
| 2024 | Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust | Council Member | Voice |
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | New York, I Love You | Yes | No | Anthology |
| 2009 | Passage | Yes | No | |
| 2013 | Venice 70: Future Reloaded | Yes | Yes | Anthology |
| 2015 | Iftaar | No | Executive | |
| 2019 | Tipu | No | Yes |
Documentary films
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told | No | Yes | |
| 2016 | Science of Compassion | Yes | No | |
| India in a Day | No | No | Creative consultant |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Executive producer |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Tehkikaat | Yes | No | |
| 2016 | Damien | Yes | Yes | Directed episode: "The Beast Rises" |
| 2017 | Will | Yes | Yes | Directed 4 episodes |
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Khandaan | ||
| 1988 | Mahanagar | ||
| Uppanyas | |||
| 1989–1991 | Udaan | Harish Menon | |
| 2013–2014, 2020 | Pradhanmantri | Himself | 34 episodes |
| 2021 | OK Computer | Cyrus Noor Xerxes | Episode: "Hello World" |
Stage
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Creator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Bombay Dreams | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Matterhorn | Yes | No | No | |
| 2022 | Why? - The Musical | Yes | Yes | Yes | Co-produced with A.R. Rahman |
Comic books
| Year | Title | Creator | Publisher | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Snake Woman | Yes | Yes | |
| 2006–2008 | Devi | Yes | Yes | |
| 2006–2008 | Ramayan 3392 A.D. | Yes | Yes | Co-created with Deepak Chopra |
| 2007 | Guy Ritchie's Gamekeeper | No | Yes | |
| 2008 | Project Kalki | No | Yes | |
| Jimmy Zhingchak - Agent of D.I.S.C.O. | No | Yes |
References
- ^ "Famous director and CA Shekhar Kapur predicts bold AI future for education: 'Everyone will be their own CEO'". The Economic Times. 17 July 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Mr. India l Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, Amrish Puri l 1987 | Ghostarchive". ghostarchive.org. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Outlook India - India's Best Magazine| Find Latest News, Top Headlines, Live Updates". Outlook India. 20 November 1995. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Ishq, Ishq, Ishq (1974)". The Hindu. 24 April 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 February 2026.