A Conversation with Rajat Kapoor
Celebrated actor, writer and director Rajat Kapoor will engage the audience in a far-ranging conversation about his life and career so far. He will touch on specific topics like making the transition from actor to director, the challenges of working in both theatre and films, and the state of alternative Indian cinema now as opposed to when he was starting out. Peppered with anecdotes and examples from his career, the conversation promises to be rich and entertaining, and will offer a glimpse into the mind of one of India’s leading independent filmmakers.
Rajat Kapoor
Rajat Kapoor attended the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). He made his acting debut in the 1989 Kumar Shahani film, Khayal Gatha. His directorial debut was with Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One (1997). In 2003, he wrote and directed the independent film Raghu Romeo, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. His latest film, Ankhon Dekhi(2014) received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
Ankhon Dekhi is the Opening Night Film at DIFF 2014.
Filmography
Ankhon Dekhi
Fatso!
Mithya
Mixed Doubles
Raghu Romeo
Jojo and the Chair
Must Tell Her… That I Love Her
Tonight No Show
Private Detective: Two Plus Two Plus One
Hypothesis
Tarana
