On the off chance that there’s a consistent theme to Shekhar Kapur’s life, it’s irony He considered chartered accountancy upon his parent’s recommendation – his mother was an on-screen actor and he is the nephew of Dev Anand. When he did at long last choose to confront the... Read more
On the off chance that there’s a consistent theme to Shekhar Kapur’s life, it’s irony
He considered chartered accountancy upon his parent’s recommendation – his mother was an on-screen actor and he is the nephew of Dev Anand.
When he did at long last choose to confront the camera, he wasn’t especially effective – until he decided to go behind it.
His first directorial role in Masoom, remains one of his finest – a perfect combination of marriage, loyalty and misery that created new standards in Indian silver screen. In any case, what came next solidified his notoriety for being a storyteller of remarkable aptitude: the fantastical science fiction film Mr India, that recreated Anil Kapoor’s vocation.
It was however Bandit Queen – his biopic on the life of Phoolan Devi – that brought him global consideration when it was welcome to film festivals all over the world, including Cannes, and built up Kapur as a director with a gift for creating exceptional characters.
His next film, Elizabeth, his anecdotal retelling of the life of the British ruler was nominated for seven Oscars and was a runaway success around the world.
But Kapur has gone on to show that he has an energy for filmmaking in its most genuine aesthetic frame; he doesn’t make films for monetary gain, but rather passionate ones, and this is never more clear than in Paani, the film he presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010.
The story is a cutting edge dramatization focused on the fight for water in Mumbai, and in light of Kapur’s firm conviction that the world is on the very edge of water wars – is a vehicle not only for true to life investigation but rather an indication of his sense of duty regarding a cause he has been involved with for some time now.
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Shekhar Kapur speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Shekhar to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Shekhar Kapur for events worldwide, subject to Shekhar's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Shekhar Kapur is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Shekhar can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Shekhar Kapur on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Shekhar can offer.
Shekhar Kapur delivers keynotes in Hindi. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Shekhar Kapur's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Shekhar's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Shekhar Kapur can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Shekhar's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Shekhar Kapur is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Shekhar Kapur, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Shekhar's current availability for your dates.