Shekhar Kapur - A Lifestory

A famous Indian filmmaker, known for his beautiful and moving movies, has had a long and successful career. He's skillfully worked in many types of films, showing he can do both artistic and popular movies. He first became known worldwide with the 1983 movie, Masoom. This touching film about family life quickly showed his special style. Next came the 1994 movie, Bandit Queen, a powerful but controversial story. It got lots of attention, both good and bad. His new ways of making movies and his willingness to deal with tough topics made him known as a creative director. His 1998 movie, Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett, made him very famous around the world. The movie's beauty and great story won many awards and made him one of the top directors. He followed this with the equally big Elizabeth: The Golden Age in 2007, proving again his skill with historical stories. Besides feature films, he's also made commercials and documentaries, showing his wide range of talents. Many people who worked with him have praised his hard work and ideas. A frequent collaborator once said that he has a unique ability to show the human spirit on screen. His movies always go against normal story ideas and inspire people everywhere, making a real difference in the world of movies.