Film on Armenian genocide will be challenging: Shekhar Kapur

Last Updated: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 13:28

The man who gave us the sensitive ‘Masoom’, the hilariously thrilling ‘Mr. India’, the gripping ‘Bandit Queen’ and the grand period drama ‘Elizabeth’ has not lost any of his creative zeal. The latest topic to catch Shekhar Kapur`s fancy is the Armenian genocide, and he knows it`s going to be challenging.

Film market in India is contracting: Shekhar Kapur

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 19:42

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who has directed films like ‘Masoom’, ‘Mr India’, ‘Bandit Queen’, ‘Elizabeth’, says the Indian film industry is not an emerging market, contrary to the popular notion.

Shekhar Kapur to make film on Armenian genocide?

Last Updated: Monday, October 15, 2012, 15:37

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur says he might be tempted to make a movie on the 1915 Armenian genocide.

Bollywood remembers first man on moon

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 15:04

Bollywood celebrities Sunday saluted American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon who died at age 82.

3D shots of `Mr.India` impress Shekhar Kapur

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 16:34

The 1987 science fiction ‘Mr.India’ is being re-released in 3D format and Shekhar Kapur, director of the original, is impressed with test shots.

Filmmaking losing its iconic identity: Shekhar Kapur

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 11:07

Can you shoot a video on your phone? If yes, you`re a filmmaker, says Shekhar Kapur.

Use social media to spread awareness about water conservation: Shekhar Kapur

Last Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012, 17:44

Shekhar Kapur, who is making a film on water scarcity with Hrithik Roshan in the lead, feels one can spread awareness on the issue through social network.

Shekhar Kapur to head VIFF jury for debut film award

Last Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012, 16:04

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur will head the jury for debut film award `The lion of the Future` at the 69th Venice International Film Festival (VIFF).

Shekhar Kapur not replacing Hrithik with Ranbir

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 14:32

Shekhar Kapur is surprised that his casual meeting with Ranbir Kapoor has sparked speculation that the actor will replace Hrithik Roshan in the filmmaker`s ambitious ‘Paani’ project.

Shekhar Kapur wishes Sunita Williams

Last Updated: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 16:12

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has wished Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams a "happy journey" on her second visit to space.

Hate myself on screen: Shekhar Kapur

Last Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 13:02

He is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker and has presented some of the actors in their best avatar in films, but Shekhar Kapur detests watching himself on screen.