Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Shakti Kapoor's Qurbani Breakthrough Story
Shakti Kapoor was a struggling actor in Mumbai who couldn't find good roles.
He was staying with his friend Vinod Khanna because he didn't have enough money.
One day, he bought a used car and got into an accident with a famous director named Feroz Khan.
Shakti Kapoor asked Feroz Khan for a chance in movies, and later, he got a big role in a movie called Qurbani.
This movie made him famous and changed his life.
He recently shared his story and thanked Vinod Khanna for helping him during tough times.
Shakti Kapoor struggled as an actor in Mumbai before 1980, living with Vinod Khanna due to financial difficulties.
He bought a used Fiat for Rs 11,000 and was involved in a car accident with Feroz Khan on Linking Road.
After the accident, Shakti Kapoor pleaded with Feroz Khan for a role in a film.
Feroz Khan cast Shakti Kapoor as the villain in his 1980 film Qurbani, which transformed Shakti Kapoor's career.
Shakti Kapoor later starred in several popular films and expressed gratitude towards Vinod Khanna for his support.
- Who
- Shakti Kapoor, Feroz Khan, Vinod Khanna
- What
- Shakti Kapoor's breakthrough role in Qurbani after a car accident with Feroz Khan
- When
- 1980
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Feroz Khan's film Qurbani changed Shakti Kapoor's life and career
Shakti Kapoor's Perspective
Feroz Khan's Perspective
Role in Qurbani
Shakti Kapoor's Perspective
Shakti Kapoor believes his heartfelt plea to Feroz Khan after the accident led to his casting in Qurbani.
Feroz Khan's Perspective
Feroz Khan's perspective on the casting decision is not detailed in the articles.
- Film
- Qurbani
- Year
- 1980
- Actor
- Shakti Kapoor
- Director
- Feroz Khan
- Supporting Actor
- Vinod Khanna
- Car Purchase
- Used Fiat for Rs 11,000
- Accident Location
- Linking Road, Mumbai
Sources
Shakti Kapoor recalls how an accident helped him land Feroz Khan’s Qurbani: ‘Look what you’ve done to my car’
Shakti Kapoor On Freak Accident That Led To Qurbani: ‘Look What You’ve Done To My Car’
How A Road Accident With Feroz Khan Led To Shakti Kapoor's Role In Qurbani
Shakti Kapoor’s shocked parents walked out after he pulled a woman’s dupatta on screen: ‘You have given this face to me’
