J.K. Kapur

1927 –

83

Who is J.K. Kapur?

J.K. Kapur was an Indian filmmaker, producer, social activist and a highly accredited restaurateur. He co-owned Copper Chimney, the most successful and well known Indian restaurant chain in India, famous for its kebabs, with Prem Chadha. J.K. Kapur was the Senior Vice President of the International World Laughter Club, the President of Worli Woods, Founder-President of the Senior Citizens Helpline and the Chairman of Indo-Japanese Committee to improve relations between India and Japan.

J.K. Kapur produced the historic 1970 Bengali Movie, "Sagina Mahato" followed by its Hindi remake, "Sagina," released July 26, 1974. Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu played the leads in both versions of this tale, and Dilip Kumar received various accolades for his role, including Best Actor at the BFJA Awards in 1971.

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Born
Apr 24, 1927
Lahore

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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