Pankaj Kapur was born on May 29, 1954, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He is a prominent Indian actor, director, and playwright known for his extensive work in Hindi cinema, television, and theater. Kapur initially pursued engineering before enrolling in the National School of Drama, where he graduated in 1976 and won the Best Actor Award. He has been married twice; his first wife was actress Neelima Azeem, with whom he has a son, Shahid Kapoor, also an actor. He later married actress Supriya Pathak in 1988, and they have two children together. Kapur is recognized for his versatility and nuanced performances across various genres.