“While pursuing engineering, my passion for theatre grew. So, I told dad I wanted to pursue acting - 'Do you really want to be an actor or are you drawn to the glamour?' he asked. I convinced him of my passion and applied to film schools.”

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.