From creating one of Indian cinema’s most iconic villains to redefining storytelling with bold narratives, Shekhar Kapur reflects on his journey across Bollywood and Hollywood.
• The real story behind Mogambo and working with Amrish Puri
• His role in shaping Anil Kapoor’s stardom
• Why he clashed with Javed Akhtar
• His thoughts on the late Sushant Singh Rajput and an unfulfilled project
• Strong views on creativity, power structures, and the politics of the film industry
This is more than an interview — it’s a masterclass on cinema, courage, and conviction.
Watch till the end and tell us which Shekhar Kapur film impacted you the most.
0:00 – Highlights | Shekhar Kapur Interview
3:47 – Introduction by Kuldeep Mishra
6:14 – Partition Childhood | Born in Lahore (1947 Memories)
10:31 – Father’s Secret | Boxing Champion Story
16:00 – London Life | Dyslexia & Chartered Accountant Journey
20:22 – Quitting CA | Finding Identity & Morality
23:45 – Udaan | Big Acting Break
31:45 – Directing Masoom | Accidental Debut
34:06 – Masoom Music | Gulzar & RD Burman Collaboration
48:13 – Masoom Release | From Flop to Cult Hit
55:46 – Mr. India | Invisible Middle-Class Superhero
58:43 – Mogambo Khush Hua | Amrish Puri’s Iconic Villain
1:05:55 – Sridevi | Kaate Nahi Kat Te Shoot
1:07:19 – Aamir Khan & Ajay Devgn | Assistant Director Days
1:09:30 – Bandit Queen | Phoolan Devi & Caste Reality
1:17:36 – Controversies | Nude Scene & Film Ban
1:36:04 – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan | Bandit Queen Music
1:39:43 – Elizabeth | Hollywood Leap on Budget
1:42:16 – Oscars Journey | Middle-Class Dreams
1:51:01 – Paani | Sushant Singh Rajput & Unfinished Film
1:58:43 – Javed Akhtar Dispute | Mr. India 2
1:49:01 – AI vs Creativity | Why AI Can’t Tell Stories
2:03:17 – Heath Ledger & Unmade Films
2:06:12 – Sci-Fi in India | Mythology Debate
2:20:14 – Creativity, Failure & Final Reflections
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