HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAKTI KAPOOR: A LOOK AT ACTORS 10 ICONIC ROLES

By Nakul Tomar | September 3, 2024

CRIME MASTER GOGO  (ANDAZ APNA APNA)

Crime Master Gogo is unarguably his most famous character. ‘Crime Master Gogo naam hai mera, aankhen nikal kar gotiya khelta hoon main,’ was his popular dialogue from the film.

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NANDU (RAJA BABU)

In Raja Babu, Shakti Kapoor played Nandu, the loyal yet dim-witted friend of the protagonist, Raja Babu. Nandu’s innocence and his naive antics added a layer of comedy to the film.

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BATUKNATH (CHAALBAAZ)

As Batuknath in ChaalBaaz, Shakti Kapoor delivered a hilarious performance as a sleazy, opportunistic lawyer. Shakti delivering the famous dialouge "Mein ek nanha sa, pyara sa, chota sa bachcha hoon."

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SHAKTI GOPALDAS  (HIMMATWALA)

In Shakti Kapoor played Shakti Gopaldas, a corrupt and conniving villain. His menacing presence and the sheer negativity he brought to the role made him a significant adversary in this iconic action drama.

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PRASAD (BAAP NUMBRI BETA DUS NUMBRI)

Shakti Kapoor’s portrayal of Prasad in Baap Numbri Beta Dus Numbri is one of his most celebrated performances. With famous line "AAJ HUMARA 1 AUR 1 11 HUA!"

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JIMMY THAPA (HERO)

In Hero, Shakti Kapoor played the role of Jimmy Thapa, a gangster with a menacing aura. His role as a secondary antagonist added tension to the film, and his character’s ruthlessness provided a perfect foil to Jackie Shroff’s heroic lead.

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VIKRAM SINGH (QURBANI)

Shakti Kapoor’s role as Vikram Singh in Qurbani was one of his early breakthroughs. As a loyal friend turned adversary, his performance was intense and compelling, contributing to the film’s success as a high-octane drama.

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GUNDA

Shakti Kapoor’s portrayal in this is a bizarre and exaggerated villain, was central to the film’s appeal. With his famous dialouge "achche achhoon ki khadi karta hoon main khatiya."

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GOLI (MAIN KHILADI TU ANARI)

As Goli in Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Shakti Kapoor played a comic antagonist, bringing a mix of humor and villainy to the role. His performance added a fun element to the movie, balancing the action with light-hearted moments.

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R.D. (ROCKY)

In Rocky, Shakti Kapoor portrayed R.D., a villain with a cold-blooded streak. His menacing performance added depth to the film’s narrative, making R.D. a formidable opponent to Sanjay Dutt’s character, Rocky.

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