Cinemaazi wishes a very happy birthday to Pankaj Kapur
29 May 1954
A very happy birthday to Pankaj Kapur! The veteran actor is a three time National Award winner - for Raakh (1989), Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1990) and Maqbool (2004). Known for his ability to disappear within a role, he was an NSD graduate, before making his film debut with Arohan (1982). He also had a prominent role in Richard Attenborough's Gandhi (1982). Over the years he has played beloved character roles in films like Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983), Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho (1984), Khandhar (1984), Chameli Ki Shaadi (1986), Ek Ruka Hua Faisla (1987), Roja (1992), Rui Ka Bojh (1997), The Blue Umbrella (2005), Dharm (2007), Finding Fanny (2014) and many more. He has also had a successful career in television, most prominently in Karamchand, Mohandas B.A.L.L.B. and Office Office. He also turned director with the 2011 film Mausam starring his son Shahid Kapoor.
