Shakti Kapoor born Sunil Kapoor
Born	3 September 1958 (1958-09-03) (age 51) [1]
Years active	1972 - present
Spouse(s)	Shivangi 1982 - present

Shakti Kapoor (born: 3 September 1958) is a Bollywood actor. He is notably known for playing comic and villainous roles. He is known for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan in over 100 films.

Contents 1 Early life and background 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Awards 5 Selected filmography 6 Casting couch controversy 7 References 8 External links

[edit] Early life and background

Shakti Kapoor was born in Mumbai, India. He has appeared in more films than most actor or actress in the industry.

[edit] Career

Shakti Kapoor, since the start of his career in 1972 he has often been nominated for the Filmfare Award in the Best Comedian category and won once, for his performance in David Dhawan's film, Raja Babu. During his career, he was part of many successful films such as Aasha, Khiladi, Aankhen, Judwaa and many more. Nowadays, Shakti is a regular fixture in Priyadarshan films like Hungama, Hulchul, Chup Chup Ke and Malamaal Weekly and most recently Malayalam remake Bhagam Bhag & Bhool Bhulaiya.

[edit] Personal life

Shakti Kapoor is married to Shivangi (Padmini Kolhapure's elder sister) and has two children, a son Siddhanth and a daughter Shraddha. Siddhanth Kapoor is a DJ (Disc Jockey) and also an assistant director. His daughter, Shraddha Kapoor is an actress. Shakti grew up in New Delhi, India and attended Kirorimal College. His father ran a tailoring business in Connaught Place, New Delhi.

[edit] Awards

• 1995: Filmfare Best Comedian Award - Raja Babu

[edit] Selected filmography

• Jaani Dushman (1979) -
• Aasha (1980) - Mr. Shakti
• Qurbani (1980) - Vikram Singh
• Satte Pe Satta (1982) - Mangal Anand
• Akalmand (1984) - Shakti
• Dance Dance (1987) - Resham
• Pyar Ka Mandir (1988) - Dilip
• Mujrim (1989) - Sabajdur
• Chaalbaaz (1989) - Batuknath Lallan Prasad Malpani / Balma
• Khiladi (1992) - Suresh Malhotra
• Geet (1992) - Hari Saxena
• Aankhen (1993) - Tejeshwar
• Andaz Apna Apna (1994) - Crime Master Gogo
• Raja Babu (1994) - Nandu
• Khoja Babu (1995) - touching story of a Bengali boy living in Hyderabad who contracted Shauriasis.
• Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) - Goli
• Jallaad (1995) - Shakti Jackson
• Bewafa Saman (1995) - Jailer Zalim Singh
• Judwaa (1997) - Rangeela
• Prithvi (1997) -
• Bhai (1997) - Bharat
• Hero Hindustani (1998) - Cadbury
• Gunda (1998) - Chutiya
• Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United (1999) - Anwar
• Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) - Abdul's uncle
• Zubeidaa (2001) - Dance Master Hiralal
• Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) - Ladoo Mama
• Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (2002) - Chinni
• Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003) - Upadhyay
• Hungama (2003) - Teja Bhai
• Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) - Bharucha
• Bhagam Bhag (2006) - Guru
• Baabarr" (2009) - Sarfaraaz

[edit] Casting couch controversy

In March 2005, India TV released a video, allegedly showing Shakti Kapoor asking for sexual favor from an undercover reporter posing as an aspiring actress, in return for entry into the film industry.^[2] 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 proven. One week later, however, the Film & Television Producers Guild lifted the ban.^[3]

Kapoor claimed that the video clip in question was doctored and he had 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.^[4]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Shakti Kapoor at the Internet Movie Database