Subhash Kapoor is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. He was a political journalist, and later became known for directing satirical comical dramas like Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010), Jolly LLB (2013) and Jolly LLB 2 (2017).
Subhash Kapoor | |
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Born | New Delhi, India |
Occupation | film director, film producer, screenwriter |
Years active | 2001–present |
After completing his MA degree in Hindi literature,[1] Kapoor started his career as a political journalist in Delhi in the 1990s covering North India; thereafter, when his short film got him acclaim in 2001, he started making commercial short films, documentaries and ad films, eventually shifting base to Mumbai in 2006.[1][2][3]
In 2007, Kapoor made his feature film directorial debut with Say Salaam India. The film failed at the box office.[4] In 2010, he directed his second venture, a satire Phas Gaye Re Obama, which featured many comedians. The film managed to do well in India, and received critical acclaim as well as commercial success.[5][6] Due to the surprise success of the film, Kapoor began writing his next project. In 2013, Kapoor released Jolly LLB, featuring Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao and Boman Irani. It is a courtroom drama with a comical touch. The film was released on 15 March 2013.[7] He is also the director for Jolly LLB's sequel, Jolly LLB 2, which starred Akshay Kumar.
In February 2014, actress Geetika Tyagi uploaded a video on YouTube in which she was seen slapping the director.[8] She also leveled molestation charges on him.[9] She later clarified that Subhash Kapoor had forced himself on her and dragged her during a party.[10] Kapoor was arrested and released on bail for the same.[11][12] In 2018, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao disassociated themselves from Kapoor and stated they would not work with him on Mogul.[13] Kapoor was subsequently removed from the project.[14] Actress Ekta Kapoor also removed Subhash Kapoor from her series The Verdict, and Balaji Telefilms announced they would not employ the director until his legal problems are resolved.[13]
Films directed by Subhash Kapoor | |
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Jolly LLB series |
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Other films |
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Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue | |
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1959–1970 |
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1971–1990 |
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1991–2010 |
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2011–present |
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Filmfare Award for Best Story | |
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1955–1970 |
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1971–1990 |
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1991–2010 |
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2011–present |
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