Shekhar-Shabana Love Story- ‘Masoom’ to 7 years of dating
Shekhar-Shabana
Love Story- ‘Masoom’
to 7 years of dating
Here’s an interesting anecdote on the iconic filmmaker, Shekhar Kapur’s love life.Besides his
ex-wives, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Medha Gujral, there was also an actress in his life and that is Shabana Azmi.
Notably, Shekhar Kapur is credited as one of the few filmmakers in the history of Indian cinema who dared to change the way films used to be made in this country.
Not everyone knows that Shekhar Kapur is the recipient of prestigious global awards, including the BAFTA Award, the National Film Award, the National Board of Review Award, and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award.
It is just simply astonishing that notwithstanding having grown up in a non-filmy household, Shekhar Kapur could make his indelible mark in Indian cinema and take it to the world.
For those unversed, Shekhar Kapur is
Dev Anand and Vijay Anand’s nephew, who left his high-paying job in London to work in Bollywood
He was working as a chartered accountant in London when his passion for cinema induced him to move to India. He started working with his mama, Dev Anand. While Shekhar’s parents were against his decision to leave his promising job in London to try his luck in cinema, it was Dev Anand and his brother, Vijay Anand, who backed Shekhar’s decision. Shekhar Kapur’s mother, Sheel Kanta Kapur is the real sister of Dev Anand and Vijay Anand.
Shekhar Kapur made his acting debut in his mama, Dev Anand’s 1974 film, Ishq Ishq Ishq. However, he rose to fame with his impressive acting in the 1975 film, Jaan Haazir Hai, his mama Vijay Anand’s directorial.
After working as an actor in a series of films, Shekhar Kapur headlined with his directorial debut in 1983 with the film, Masoom. The film had a stellar cast featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Supriya Pathak, Jugal Hasraj, Urmila Matondkar, Tanuja, and many more.
Coming to Shekhar Kapur’s lesser-known love story with Shabana Azmi, they fell in love on the sets of his directorial film, Masoom
Shekhar Kapur’s debut film, Masoom, is often regarded as one of the best films ever made in the history of Indian cinema. The film is an adaptation of the famous novel, Man, Woman and Child, written by Erich Segal.
After the tremendous success of Masoom, Balu Mahendra also adapted the novel and made a Malayalam film, Olangal.
Shekhar Kapur’s Masoom won eight awards at the 31st Filmfare Awards. From Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Lyricist to Best Film (Critics) and Best Female Playback Singer, Masoom was hands-down the best film of 1983.
Despite such many years, Masoom holds a special place in Shekhar Kapur’s heart, as it was his first film and the kind of reception it received upon its release.
However, there’s another reason why Masoom gets a special mention in Shekhar Kapur’s life
it’s his unfinished love story with Shabana Azmi, which started on Masoom’s sets.
Even before working together in Masoom, Shabana and Shekhar knew each other and were close friends.
Shabana and Shekhar dated each other for seven long years and reportedly moved in together
At the beginning of their love story, many gossip columns reported that their relationship wouldn’t last long, and some speculated that it was a promotional gimmick for their film, Masoom.
However, defying the odds, Shekhar Kapur and Shabana Azmi dated each other for the next seven years. Amidst their seven-year
long relationship, Shabana and Shekhar were focused on their respective careers and never let their relationship overshadow their filmography.
Some gossip columns reported that Shabana and Shekhar were also in a live-in relationship.
Shekhar Kapur and Shabana Azmi reportedly ended their relationship after living together for some time
Although none of them ever addressed these rumours, reports were rife that Shekhar Kapur and Shabana Azmi experienced a series of differences while living together.
If reports are to be believed, after living together for some time, Shekhar and Shabana parted ways after facing a series of irreconciable issues in their relationship. Regardless their multiple efforts, Shabana and Shekhar couldn’t save their falling relationship, and unfortunately, the two parted ways after seven years of togetherness.
Shekhar Kapur and Shabana Azmi’s respective love lives: Filmmaker’s two wives and the actress became Javed Akhtar’s second wife
After breaking ties with Shabana Azmi, Shekhar Kapur got married to Medha Gujral, but the two parted ways in 1994. After this, Shekhar fell in love with Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa actress, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, and the couple tied the knot in 1999. They even welcomed a daughter, Kaveri Kapur. However, Shekhar and Suchitra parted ways in 2007.
On the flip side, Shabana Azmi is leading a steady married life with iconic lyricist, Javed Akhtar, who was previously married to Honey Irani.
News Edit KV Raman
