Shakti Kapoor
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Shakti Kapoor is an India
n Bollywood
actor. He is notably known for playing vulgar comic and villainous roles. He is known for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan
as his sidekick along with Asrani in over 100 films.
, India
to a Punjabi
family. He grew up in New Delhi
and claims he did his graduation from Kirori Mal College
, Delhi University. His father ran a tailoring business in Connaught Place, New Delhi
.
category and won once, for his performance in David Dhawan
's film, Raja Babu
. During his career, he has enacted vulgar roles in Hindi Softcore movies and was a part of many successful films such as Aasha
, Khiladi
, Aankhen
, Judwaa
and many more. Nowadays, Shakti is a regular fixture in Priyadarshan
films like Hungama
, Hulchul
, Chup Chup Ke
and Malamaal Weekly
and most recently Malayalam remake Bhagam Bhag
. He also acted in some Bengali film of Kolkata
. In 2011, he has featured in the reality television show Bigg Boss (season 5)
as one of the mismatched contestant.
's elder sister) and has two children, a son Siddhanth and a daughter Shraddha. Siddhanth Kapoor is a DJ (Disc Jockey
) and also an assistant director. His daughter, Shraddha Kapoor
is an actress.
released a video, allegedly showing Shakti Kapoor asking for sexual favor from an undercover reporter posing as an aspiring actress, in return for entry into the film industry.Where he told the undercover reporter "I want to make love to you....kiss you" According to India TV, this was a sting operation
to expose the phenomenon of casting couch
prevalent in Bollywood. This incident sparked a controversy in Bollywood and Kapoor was banned by the Film & Television Producers Guild of India. Association of Indian Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers decided not to ban him as no allegations against him were proven. One week later, however, the Film & Television Producers Guild lifted the ban.
Kapoor claimed that the video clip in question was doctored and he had been framed. He said that the undercover reporter met him several times and threatened to commit suicide if he did not come to the hotel room she had booked.
. He was the captain of the house in its first two weeks.He was eliminated in the 4th week of the show.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
actor. He is notably known for playing vulgar comic and villainous roles. He is known for acting alongside comedian Kader Khan
Kader Khan
Kader Khan is an Indian film actor, comedian, script and dialogue writer. He graduated from Ismail Yusuf College affiliated to Mumbai University .-Early life:...
as his sidekick along with Asrani in over 100 films.
Early life
Shakti Kapoor was born in DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
to a Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
family. He grew up in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
and claims he did his graduation from Kirori Mal College
Kirori Mal College
Kirori Mal College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi, located in New Delhi, India that was established in 1954. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses in science, arts, liberal arts and commerce and is known for being one of the most politically active colleges in University...
, Delhi University. His father ran a tailoring business in Connaught Place, New Delhi
Connaught Place, New Delhi
Connaught Place Connaught Place Connaught Place (Hindi: कनॉट प्लेस, (officially Rajiv Chowk) is one of the largest financial, commercial and business centers in Delhi. It is often abbreviated as CP and houses the headquarters of several Indian firms. Its surroundings occupy a place of pride...
.
Career
Shakti Kapoor, since the start of his career in 1976 has often been nominated for the Filmfare Award in the Best ComedianFilmfare Best Comedian Award
The Filmfare Best Comedian Award was given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise an actor who had delivered an outstanding performance in a comic role....
category and won once, for his performance in David Dhawan
David Dhawan
David Dhawan is an Indian film director. He has studied at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.-Career:Dhawan started off as an editor and then took the plunge into directing...
's film, Raja Babu
Raja Babu
Raja Babu is a 1994 Bollywood movie directed by David Dhawan.The film stars Karisma Kapoor , Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Kadar Khan, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra and Gulshan Grover, with music by Anand-Milind and lyrics by Sameer. It is a remake of K...
. During his career, he has enacted vulgar roles in Hindi Softcore movies and was a part of many successful films such as Aasha
Aasha
Aasha is a 1980 Hindi movie produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rameshwari, Girish Karnad, Bhagwan and Shakti Kapoor. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a "blockbuster" at the box office....
, Khiladi
Khiladi
Khiladi is a 1992 Bollywood suspense thriller film directed by Abbas Mustan. The film was Akshay Kumar's breakthrough role and also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Prem Chopra, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha. Khiladi was the first in a series of films which had Khiladi in the title and Akshay Kumar in the...
, Aankhen
Aankhen (1993 film)
Aankhen is a 1993 Bollywood comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double role and Chunky Pandey. It is a remake of the hit Kannada movie Kittu Puttu, starring Vishnuvardhan which is copied from hit Hindi movie Do Phool, starring Vinod Mehra and Mehmood, released in 1973...
, Judwaa
Judwaa
Judwaa is an Indian Bollywood action comedy film directed by David Dhawan, starring Salman Khan in a double role opposite Karisma Kapoor and Rambha. Released on February 7, 1997, the film went on to do well at the box office. This movie has Salman Khan doing a double role as estranged twins...
and many more. Nowadays, Shakti is a regular fixture in Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
films like Hungama
Hungama
Hungama is a 2003 Hindi comedy film film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani, Akshay Khanna, and Rimi Sen. It was an adaptation of Priyadarshan's 1984 Malayalam film Poochakkoru Mookkuthi.-Plot:...
, Hulchul
Hulchul
Hulchul is a 2004 Hindi film which is an adaptation of the 1991 Malayalam film Godfather. The film has a huge star cast including Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Sunil Shetty, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Farha Naaz, and Laxmi...
, Chup Chup Ke
Chup Chup Ke
Chup Chup Ke is a 2006 Bollywood film directed by Priyadarshan. Originally titled as Khatta Meetha, the story of the film is adapted from the Malayalam film Punjabi House , with a tagline of "Love meets confusion meets love." The film has Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their third film...
and Malamaal Weekly
Malamaal Weekly
Malaamal Weekly is a 2006 Bollywood comedy film starring Paresh Rawal and Om Puri and written and directed by Priyadarshan. The storyline has similarities with Waking Ned Devine....
and most recently Malayalam remake Bhagam Bhag
Bhagam Bhag
Bhagam Bhag is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar and Govinda. It is the first time the two are in a film together. The movie also stars Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta and Jackie Shroff. It is directed by Priyadarshan. Shooting took place in Oxford, United Kingdom in July–August 2006, filming...
. He also acted in some Bengali film of Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
. In 2011, he has featured in the reality television show Bigg Boss (season 5)
Bigg Boss (season 5)
Bigg Boss 5 in 2011 is the fifth season of the Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss, which aired on Colors from 2 October 2011 to 7 January 2012 with Sanjay Dutt as the host...
as one of the mismatched contestant.
Personal life
Shakti Kapoor is married to Shivangi (Padmini KolhapurePadmini Kolhapure
Padmini Kolhapure is an Indian actress who appeared in Bollywood films during the 1970s and 1980s.-Early life:Padmini Kolhapure is from a Maharashtrian family. Her father, Pandharinath Kolhapure is a classical singer whose family was from Kolhapur and Goa. Her mother, whose family hailed from...
's elder sister) and has two children, a son Siddhanth and a daughter Shraddha. Siddhanth Kapoor is a DJ (Disc Jockey
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
) and also an assistant director. His daughter, Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha Kapoor
-Early life:Shraddha Kapoor was born in Mumbai to actor Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kapoor. She is the niece of actress Padmini Kolhapure. Her older brother Siddhanth is a Disc Jockey and an assistant director....
is an actress.
Selected filmography
- Jaani DushmanJaani DushmanJaani Dushman is a 1979 Bollywood popular horror film with a large starcast including Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Shatrughan Sinha, Vinod Mehra, Sanjeev Kumar, Neetu Singh, Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Aruna Irani, Madan Puri, Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor and Premnath. It was directed by Rajkumar Kohli...
(1979) - ((Sargam)) (1979)
- RockyRockyRocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and both written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It tells the rags to riches American Dream story of Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but kind-hearted debt collector for a loan shark in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
(1980) - R.D. - AashaAashaAasha is a 1980 Hindi movie produced and directed by J. Om Prakash. The film stars Jeetendra, Reena Roy, Rameshwari, Girish Karnad, Bhagwan and Shakti Kapoor. The films music is by Laxmikant Pyarelal. The film became a "blockbuster" at the box office....
(1980) - Mr. Shakti - MorchaMorcha (1980 film)Morcha is a 1980 film produced for Gopikrishna Global Entertainers by Rakesh and directed by Raveekant Nagaich. This action drama casts Ravi Behl, Aruna Irani, Chandrashekhar, Jagdeep, Jayshree T., Mac Mohan, Shakti Kapoor, Suresh Oberoi.-Cast:...
(1980) - QurbaniQurbaniQurbān is the sacrifice of a livestock animal during Eid ul-Adha. The word form was borrowed from Hebrew qorbān "offering" and Syriac qurbānā "sacrifice", etymologised through the cognate Arabic triliteral as "a way or means of approaching someone"....
(1980) - Vikram Singh - NaseebNaseebNaseeb.com is a Muslim social network service similar to Friendster.com that allows Muslims around the world to interact for reasons such as sharing views, finding a soul mate, activity partners, or setting up friends with individuals they may encounter on the website. Naseeb, the website, started...
(1981) - MahaanMahaanMahaan is a 1983 Hindi film produced by Satyanarayana and directed by S. Ramanathan. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan in a triple role alongside Waheeda Rehman, Parveen Babi, Zeenat Aman, Ashok Kumar, Amjad Khan, Kader Khan, Aruna Irani, Sujit Kumar and Shakti Kapoor . The music is by R.D...
(1983) - Satte Pe SattaSatte Pe SattaSatte Pe Satta is a Hindi film that was released in 1982. It featured Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Amjad Khan, Ranjeeta Kaur, Sachin, Shakti Kapoor, Paintal, Sarika, Kanwaljit Singh, Prema Narayan and Kalpana Iyer amongst others.-Story:...
(1982) - Mangal Anand - Waqt Ke Shehzade (1982)- Shakti Singh
- Akalmand (1984) - Shakti
- Karma (film)Karma (film)Karma is a 1986 Bollywood film directed by Subhash Ghai. The film reunites Subhash Ghai and Dilip Kumar after the success of their last film together Vidhaata . The film also marked the first time Dilip Kumar was paired with veteran actress Nutan.-Plot summary:When Jailer Vishwa Pratap Singh ...
(1986) - Jagga/Jolly - Dance DanceDance Dance (film)Dance Dance is an Indian Bollywood movie released on 29 May 1987, directed and produced by Babbar Subhash. The film is a musical and stars Mithun Chakraborty, Smita Patil and Mandakini in lead roles. It also stars Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor and Om Shivpuri in supporting roles...
(1987) - Resham - Pyar Ka Mandir (1988) - Dilip
- MujrimMujrimMujrim is an Indian Bollywood movie released on 28 June 1989, directed by Umesh Mehra. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Madhuri Dixit, Nutan. It also stars Amrish Puri, Shakti Kapoor and Gulshan Grover in supporting roles...
(1989) - Sabajdur - ChaalbaazChaalBaazChaalBaaz is a 1989 Bollywood film directed by Pankaj Parashar starring Rajnikanth, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher and Sridevi in a double role...
(1989) - Batuknath Lallan Prasad Malpani / Balma - Pyiya (1992) Bengali film
- KhiladiKhiladiKhiladi is a 1992 Bollywood suspense thriller film directed by Abbas Mustan. The film was Akshay Kumar's breakthrough role and also stars Ayesha Jhulka, Prem Chopra, Deepak Tijori and Sabeeha. Khiladi was the first in a series of films which had Khiladi in the title and Akshay Kumar in the...
(1992) - Suresh Malhotra - GeetGeet (1992 film)Geet is a 1992 Bollywood Hindi film released on 20 November 1992 starring Divya Bharti, Avinash Wadhavan, Shakti Kapoor, Laxmikant Berde, Dharmesh Tiwari.-Plot:...
(1992) - Hari Saxena - AankhenAankhen (1993 film)Aankhen is a 1993 Bollywood comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double role and Chunky Pandey. It is a remake of the hit Kannada movie Kittu Puttu, starring Vishnuvardhan which is copied from hit Hindi movie Do Phool, starring Vinod Mehra and Mehmood, released in 1973...
(1993) - Tejeshwar - Andaz Apna ApnaAndaz apna apnaAndaz Apna Apna is a 1994 Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, starring Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor in the lead roles. Govinda and Juhi Chawla make guest appearances....
(1994) - Crime Master Gogo - Raja BabuRaja BabuRaja Babu is a 1994 Bollywood movie directed by David Dhawan.The film stars Karisma Kapoor , Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Kadar Khan, Aruna Irani, Prem Chopra and Gulshan Grover, with music by Anand-Milind and lyrics by Sameer. It is a remake of K...
(1994) - Nandu - Khoja Babu (1995) - touching story of a Bengali boy living in Hyderabad who contracted PsoriasisPsoriasisPsoriasis is an autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system mistakes the skin cells as a pathogen, and sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. However, psoriasis has been linked to an increased risk of...
. - Main Khiladi Tu AnariMain Khiladi Tu AnariMain Khiladi Tu Anari is a 1994 Bollywood film. The film is a remake of the 1991 Hollywood film The Hard Way. The films screenplay is by Sachin Bhowmick...
(1994) - Goli - JallaadJallaadJallad is an Indian film directed by T L V Prasad released on 15 September 1995. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty in a double role, which also won him the various awards under the Best Villain category.-Cast:...
(1995) - Shakti Jackson - Bewafa SamanBewafa SamanBewafa Sanam is a 1995 Hindi film directed by Gulshan Kumar. It stars Krishan Kumar, Shilpa Shirodkar, Aruna Irani, Shakti Kapoor and Kiran Kumar. The screenplay was written by Sachin Bhowmick, dialogue by Madan Joshi, and story by Gulshan Kumar. It was produced by Gulshan Kumar.- Plot :Sundar and...
(1995) - Jailer Zalim Singh - YaraanaYaraana (1995 film)Yaraana is a 1995 Bollywood film which stars Rishi Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Raj Babbar, Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor. The film is a remake of the American film Sleeping with the Enemy starring Julia Roberts...
(1995)- Banke - Loafer (1996) - Ravi's Mama
- JudwaaJudwaaJudwaa is an Indian Bollywood action comedy film directed by David Dhawan, starring Salman Khan in a double role opposite Karisma Kapoor and Rambha. Released on February 7, 1997, the film went on to do well at the box office. This movie has Salman Khan doing a double role as estranged twins...
(1997) - Rangeela - PrithviPrithviPrithvi is the sanskrit name for earth and its essence Prithivi Tattwa, in the form of a mother goddess or godmother. Prithvi is also called Dhra, Dharti, Dhrithri, meaning that which holds everything. As Prithvi Devi, she is one of two wives of Lord Vishnu. His other wife is Lakshmi. Prithvi is...
(1997) - - Bhai (1997) - Bharat
- Moner manush(1997)(Bengali movie)
- Hero HindustaniHero HindustaniHero Hindustani is a 1998 Indian film directed by Aziz Sejawal. It starsArshad Warsi and Namrata Shirodkar.- Plot :After the passing away of his son and Caucasian daughter-in-law, London-based widower Purshotam Agarwal brings up his granddaughter, Namrata, on his own. When she matures, he...
(1998) - Cadbury - GundaGunda (film)Gunda is an Indian low budget movie released in 1998. Directed by Kanti Shah, it stars Mithun Chakraborty, Mukesh Rishi and Shakti Kapoor. It was produced by Anil Shah, written by Bashir Babbar, and the musical score was provided by Anand Raj Anand...
(1998) - Chutiya - Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand UnitedHum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand UnitedHum Saath-Saath Hain : We Stand United is a 1999 Indian film written and directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya. The film was distributed by the home production of Sooraj Barjatya, Rajshri Productions. The film stars Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari, Mohnish Behl...
(1999) - Anwar - Heeralal Pannalal(1999)- Bhos D Ka
- Har Dil Jo Pyar KaregaHar Dil Jo Pyar KaregaHar Dil Jo Pyar Karega is a 2000 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kanwar. The film stars Salman Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji. It received moderate box office status...
(2000) - Abdul's uncle - ZubeidaaZubeidaaZubeidaa is a 2001 Indian film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpai, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and Shakti Kapoor...
(2001) - Dance Master Hiralal - Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of LoveEk Rishtaa: The Bond of LoveEk Rishtaa: The Bond of Love is a 2001 Bollywood film directed by Suneel Darshan released on 18 May 2001. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Mohnish Bahl. It was the first film where Bachchan and Kumar worked together...
(2001) - Ladoo Mama - Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar KiyaHaan Maine Bhi Pyaar KiyaHaan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya is a Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan. At the time the film was made, Kapoor and Bachchan were dating. The movie is a remake of the 1981 film Ek Hi Bhool. The film released to poor reviews and was a failure at the box office...
(2002) - Chinni - Talaash: The Hunt Begins...Talaash: The Hunt Begins...Talaash: The Hunt Begins... is a Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor in title roles. It is directed by Suneel Darshan and produced by Pahlaj Nihalani.- Plot Summary :...
(2003) - Upadhyay - HungamaHungamaHungama is a 2003 Hindi comedy film film co-written and directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Paresh Rawal, Aftab Shivdasani, Akshay Khanna, and Rimi Sen. It was an adaptation of Priyadarshan's 1984 Malayalam film Poochakkoru Mookkuthi.-Plot:...
(2003) - Teja Bhai - MusafirMusafirMusafir is a 2004 Hindi thriller film, directed and produced by Sanjay Gupta starring Sanjay Dutt, Anil Kapoor and Sameera Reddy. The film was controversial because of some sensual scenes, including kissing, between Kapoor and Reddy...
(2004) - Wacko Jacko - HulchulHulchulHulchul is a 2004 Hindi film which is an adaptation of the 1991 Malayalam film Godfather. The film has a huge star cast including Akshaye Khanna, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Sunil Shetty, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Jackie Shroff, Arbaaz Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Farha Naaz, and Laxmi...
(2004) - Kashinath - Dosti: Friends ForeverDosti: Friends ForeverDosti: Friends Forever is a 2005 Hindi romance film directed by Suneel Darshan starring Akshay Kumar and Bobby Deol in the lead roles...
(2005) - Bharucha - Malamaal WeeklyMalamaal WeeklyMalaamal Weekly is a 2006 Bollywood comedy film starring Paresh Rawal and Om Puri and written and directed by Priyadarshan. The storyline has similarities with Waking Ned Devine....
(2006) - Joseph - Chup Chup KeChup Chup KeChup Chup Ke is a 2006 Bollywood film directed by Priyadarshan. Originally titled as Khatta Meetha, the story of the film is adapted from the Malayalam film Punjabi House , with a tagline of "Love meets confusion meets love." The film has Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their third film...
(2006) - Natwar - Bhagam BhagBhagam BhagBhagam Bhag is a 2006 Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar and Govinda. It is the first time the two are in a film together. The movie also stars Paresh Rawal, Lara Dutta and Jackie Shroff. It is directed by Priyadarshan. Shooting took place in Oxford, United Kingdom in July–August 2006, filming...
(2006) - Guru - Nehlle Pe DehllaNehlle Pe DehllaNehlle Pe Dehlla is a 2007 Hindi film directed by Ajay D. Chandok, and starring Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu and Kim Sharma. The film was filmed in 2002, even though it premiered on 2 March, 2007...
(2007) - Balram 'Balu' Sahni - BaabarrBaabarrBaabarr is a 2009 gangster Hindi film directed by Ashu Trikha. The film stars Sohum Shah, Mithun Chakraborty and Urvashi Sharma.-Cast:*Sohum Shah as Baabarr Qureshi*Mithun Chakraborty as. SP Dwivedi*Urvashi Sharma as. Ziya*Mukesh Tiwari as. Nawaz...
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(2010) - Commissioner of Police - Naughty @ 40Naughty @ 40Naughty @ 40 is a 2011 Hindi comedy film directed by Jagmohan Mundhra, while produced by Anuj Sharma under Gangani Multimedia Corporations and also distributed by Srishti Creations....
(2011) - Sharafat Ali - bin bulaye baraatiBin Bulaye BaraatiBin Bulaye Baraati is a 2011 Indian crime film directed by Chandrakant Singh with a story and screenplay by Praful Parekh and Salim Sheikh. The film was released in India on June 17, 2011.-Background:...
(2011) - baap numbri beta dus numbari (2011) - prasad
- nachnewale gaanewale (2011)
Casting couch controversy
In March 2005, India TVIndia TV
India TV is a Hindi news channel based in Film City, Noida, India. It is a news channel that has appealed to the Indian masses for its unique style of presentation that is targeted at the common man and not at the elite unlike most news channels...
released a video, allegedly showing Shakti Kapoor asking for sexual favor from an undercover reporter posing as an aspiring actress, in return for entry into the film industry.Where he told the undercover reporter "I want to make love to you....kiss you" According to India TV, this was a sting operation
Sting operation
In law enforcement, a sting operation is a deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime. A typical sting will have a law-enforcement officer or cooperative member of the public play a role as criminal partner or potential victim and go along with a suspect's actions to gather...
to expose the phenomenon of casting couch
Casting couch
The casting couch, casting couch syndrome or casting couch mentality is a term which involves the trading of sexual favors by an aspirant, apprentice employee, or subordinate to a superior, in return for entry into an occupation, or for other career advancement within an organization...
prevalent in Bollywood. This incident sparked a controversy in Bollywood and Kapoor was banned by the Film & Television Producers Guild of India. Association of Indian Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers decided not to ban him as no allegations against him were proven. One week later, however, the Film & Television Producers Guild lifted the ban.
Kapoor claimed that the video clip in question was doctored and he had been framed. He said that the undercover reporter met him several times and threatened to commit suicide if he did not come to the hotel room she had booked.
BIG BOSS-5
Shakti Kapoor took part in Bigg Boss season 5Bigg Boss (season 5)
Bigg Boss 5 in 2011 is the fifth season of the Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss, which aired on Colors from 2 October 2011 to 7 January 2012 with Sanjay Dutt as the host...
. He was the captain of the house in its first two weeks.He was eliminated in the 4th week of the show.