Shakti Kapoor is one of the most prolific and popular actors in Hindi cinema. He has appeared in over 500 films, making him one of the industry’s most versatile and successful stars.
Some of Shakti Kapoor’s best known movies include Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu, Chup Chup Ke, Coolie No. 1 and Judwaa. As we celebrate his 60th birthday today, let’s take a look at 10 of his best performances:
List of Top Shakti Kapoor Movies
1. Andaz Apna Apna (1994) –
Shakti Kapoor played the role of Teja, a comical villain who is always outwitted by his arch-rivals Amar and Prem (played by Aamir Khan and Salman Khan respectively). He was hilarious in the film and his scenes with the two Khans are some of the most memorable in the movie.
2. Raja Babu (1994) –
Shakti Kapoor played the role of a rich landlord who is always at loggerheads with his tenant Raja (played by Govinda). Though their roles are reversed in the end, Shakti Kapoor’s performance as the arrogant and power-hungry landlord is still one of the highlights of the film.
3. Chup Chup Ke (2006) –
In this Priyadarshan film, Shakti Kapoor played the role of a man who pretends to be mute to escape from his problems. He delivered a brilliant performance in the film and his scenes with co-star Kareena Kapoor are particularly memorable.
4. Coolie No. 1 (1995) –
In this David Dhawan comedy, Shakti Kapoor played the role of a rich man who pretends to be a coolie to win over the heart of his love interest (played by Karisma Kapoor). His comic timing and chemistry with Karisma Kapoor are two of the main reasons why this film is still so popular today.
5. Judwaa (1997) –
In this David Dhawan blockbuster, Shakti Kapoor played the role of twin brothers who are separated at birth. He was hilarious in the film and his scenes with Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor are some of the most memorable in the movie.
6. Hero No. 1 (1997) –
In this David Dhawan film, Shakti Kapoor played the role of a rich man who pretends to be a poor man to win over the heart of his love interest (played by Karisma Kapoor). His comic timing and chemistry with Karisma Kapoor are two of the main reasons why this film is still so popular today.
7. Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) –
In this Salman Khan-starrer, Shakti Kapoor played the role of a strict father who does not approve of his daughter’s relationship with a boy from a lower social class. He delivered a brilliant performance in the film and his scenes with Salman Khan are particularly memorable.
8. Andaaz (2003) –
In this Priyadarshan film, Shakti Kapoor played the role of a rich man who pretends to be a poor man to win over the heart of his love interest (played by Lara Dutta). His comic timing and chemistry with Lara Dutta are two of the main reasons why this film is still so popular today.
9. Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004) –
In this David Dhawan film, Shakti Kapoor played the role of a rich man who pretends to be a poor man to win over the heart of his love interest (played by Priyanka Chopra). His comic timing and chemistry with Priyanka Chopra are two of the main reasons why this film is still so popular today.
10. No Entry (2005) –
In this David Dhawan film, Shakti Kapoor played the role of a rich man who pretends to be a poor man to win over the heart of his love interest (played by Bipasha Basu). His comic timing and chemistry with Bipasha Basu are two of the main reasons why this film is still so popular today.
