Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/05/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Indian theatre, television and film actor who became a household name in the 1980s through the TV series Karamchand, a comedy detective series. | |
| Recipient of a Filmfare Award and three National Film Awards for his performances in Hindi theatre, television and films. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Engineering degree (topped his college in 1973), National School of Drama |
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Personal Life
| First married to dancer and actress Neelima Azeem in 1975 when he was 21 years old and studying at NSD. They separated in the 1980s. | |
| Married actress Supriya Pathak in 1988 after meeting her on the set of the film Agla Mausam in 1986. |
Family
| Father | Not Available |
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| Mother | Not Available |
| Spouse | Supriya Pathak |
| Children | Shahid Kapoor (with Neelima Azeem), Ruhaan Kapoor, Sanah Kapoor |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pankaj Kapur played the role of Mahatma Gandhi's second secretary, Pyarelal Nayyar, in the movie 'Gandhi'. | |
| 2. He transitioned to working in television serials from his work in films. | |
| 3. Kapur found his character in 'Neem ka Ped' to be one of his most challenging roles. | |
| 4. He received the Filmfare Critics Award and National Film Award for his portrayal in the film 'Maqbool'. | |
| 5. Baldev Pathak, Kapur's father-in-law, was a respected tailor during his era. | |
| 6. He received the Filmfare Critics Award and National Film Awards for his portrayal in the film Maqbool. | |
| 7. In the film Chameli Ki Shadi, at age 32, he played the father of actress Amrita Singh who was 4 years younger than him. | |
| 8. His performance as Abbaji in Maqbool is compared to Marlon Brando's iconic role in The Godfather for its power and intensity. |