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My Take
Pankaj Kapur is the kind of actor I trust completely. He rarely chases the spotlight, yet his work in films like Maqbool, Ek Doctor Ki Maut and Raakh carries a gravity that lingers long after the credits roll. Three National Film Awards and a Filmfare honor confirm what audiences already sensed: this is a craftsman, not a star chasing fame. Rooted in Hindi theatre and equally at home as a director and writer, he embodies the unglamorous backbone of Indian cinema. I admire performers who let restraint do the talking, and Kapur is a master of exactly that quiet, commanding presence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Pankaj Kapur
- Name (Japanese)
- パンカジ・カプール
- Reading
- ぱんかじ・かぷーる
- Born
- May 29, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Ludhiana, Ludhiana district, India
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film director / screenwriter / director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Pankaj Kapur born?
Born May 29, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Pankaj Kapur from?
Pankaj Kapur is from Ludhiana, Ludhiana district, India.
What does Pankaj Kapur do?
Pankaj Kapur works as actor, television actor, film director, screenwriter, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.