Shekhar Kapur — Co-Founder
A creative with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in Philosophy, Film Production, Television, Feature Films, and Social Media. Strong business development professional graduated from Institute of Chartered Accountants. An Indian film director, actor, and producer, known for work in Hindi cinema and international cinema. Known for the famous work in TV series Khandan in the mid-1980s and directorial debut in the cult Bollywood film Masoom in 1983 and the science fiction film Mr. India (1987). Stepped into the international circuit with the 1994 Bollywood film Bandit Queen, based on Mala Sen's biography of infamous Indian bandit and politician Phoolan Devi. The historical biopics on Queen Elizabeth, Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Stackforce AI infers this person is a creative leader in the entertainment industry with expertise in film and media production.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 43 yrs 3 mos
Career Highlights
- Renowned filmmaker with a legacy in Hindi and international cinema.
- Founder of Virgin Comics and Qyuki Digital Media.
- Directed cult classics like Masoom and Mr. India.
Work Experience
Virgin Comics and Animation
Owner
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
Chairman (3 yrs 6 mos)
Freelance (Self employed)
In Production With Masoom: The Next Generation, Paani. In Development with Ebony McQueen, Haffkine (6 yrs 2 mos)
Qyuki Digital Media
Founder and Chairman (14 yrs 4 mos)
Bombay Dreams
Associate Producer (2 yrs)
Masoom, Mr. India, Bandit Queen, Elizabeth, The Four Feathers, Elizabeth- The Golden Age, Passage
Filmmaker (43 yrs 2 mos)
Education
at Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor's degree at St. Stephen's College, Delhi
at The Modern School, Education City NCR-Delhi
