“Back in the 1990s, I had an opportunity to make a film. But I realized that it is better for me to go in stages so I could explore myself as an actor and in the process I started writing scripts.”

Indian actor

Pankaj Kapur is an Indian actor in Hindi theatre, television and film. He has won a Filmfare Award and three National Film Awards, and his work has made him a familiar name across stage and screen. He is especially known for film roles such as Inspector P.K. in Raakh (1989), Dr. Dipankar Roy in Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1991), and Abba ji in Maqbool (2004), Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation of Macbeth. He also appeared as Grandpa in the television series Thode Door Thode Paas.