Seema Kapoor is an Indian filmmaker and writer known for her contributions to cinema and television. She is the sister of director and playwright Ranjit Kapoor, actor and television personality

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, and filmmaker Nikhil Kapoor.

Early life and career

Kapoor began her career in the entertainment industry with a deep connection to theatre, as her father ran a theatre company in Delhi. Over time, she transitioned into filmmaking and writing, working across various formats, including feature films, documentaries, and television serials.

Film and television work

In 2017, Kapoor directed the feature film '' Mr. Kabadi'', a satirical comedy written by her late ex-husband, actor

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. The film was among Puri's final works. Kapoor has also worked on documentaries and television projects. In 2024, she directed ''Avantika'', a historical TV serial that aired on

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Autobiography: ''Yun Guzri Hai Ab Talak''

In 2024, Kapoor released her autobiography, ''Yun Guzri Hai Ab Talak'', a memoir she had been writing for several decades. The book reflects on personal experiences, including her relationship with

, the loss of her child, and her journey of self-rebuilding. It also includes narratives about her family history, such as her brother Ranjit Kapoor’s kidnapping in 1965 and her father’s contributions to theatre. Kapoor started documenting her memories in a magazine column before compiling them into a book, a process that took 24 years.

Personal life

Seema Kapoor was previously married to actor

. The couple divorced after less than a year of marriage after Om Puri filed for divorce. Kapoor has spoken about the emotional toll of the separation and how writing became a form of personal healing.

Upcoming projects

Kapoor is currently working on her next feature film, along with other creative endeavors in filmmaking and writing.

References

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