Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Shekhar Kapur on Film Making: Past vs Present
Shekhar Kapur, a famous filmmaker, talked about how making movies has changed over time.
He shared stories about his films like 'Bandit Queen' and 'Mr.
India'.
He said that making a movie is like creating art that touches people's hearts.
He also talked about how actors bring characters to life and how directors need to understand actors to make great films.
Shekhar mentioned that he had to fight in court to get 'Bandit Queen' released because it was banned.
He believes that making a film changes the filmmaker as much as the film itself.
Shekhar Kapur discussed the evolution of film making, highlighting the challenges and changes over time.
He shared his experience of fighting censorship for 'Bandit Queen', which involved a two-year legal battle up to the Supreme Court.
Kapur emphasized that film is an art that should evoke emotions and connect with the audience.
He credited actors for bringing characters to life, acknowledging that he couldn't portray certain roles himself.
Kapur explained that a director's real work is understanding actors and working well with them to create great cinema.
- Who
- Shekhar Kapur, renowned filmmaker
- What
- Discussion on film making techniques and challenges
- When
- Recent interview with Bollywoodlife
- Where
- Interview published on Bollywoodlife
- Why
- To share insights on the evolution of film making and personal experiences
- Filmmaker
- Shekhar Kapur
- Notable Films
- Masoom, Bandit Queen, Mr. India
- Key Topic
- Film making techniques and challenges
- Documentary vs Film
- Film is an art that evokes emotions
- Censorship Battle
- Fought for Bandit Queen's release in Supreme Court
- Actor's Role
- Actors bring characters to life
- Director's Work
- Understanding actors is crucial for great cinema
