The Bollywood industry has nurtured a number of versatile actors but matching the standard of Shakti Kapoor is still a dream for many and that’s the reason why he is known as the king of versatility. The man who has been a part of the industry for more than 3 decades, has showcased every form of his acting skills while slipping in the skin of a number of characters. Whether it be the role of a villain or the sidekick of the hero, he always managed to get the limelight of his own. To appreciate the art of the king of versatility, here we bring you the top 10 movies of Shakti Kapoor:
1. Raja Babu: Raju Babu is all in all Govinda’s movies but the role of Shakti Kapoor impressed us the most. His walk, his style of walking, and his appearance, we don’t think it was possible for any other to pull it off. In the movie, Shakti Kapoor played the role of Raja Babu’s sidekick named Nandu.
2. Andaz Apna Apna: We saw a number of villains who terrified us with their performance but the villain played by Shakti Kapoor in Andaz Apna Apna is truly impeccable. In the movie he played the role of Crime Master Gogo His attire, his epic dialogue ‘Aankehin Nikaal Ke Gotiya Khelunga' made his role unforgettable.
3. Hungama: Shakti Kapoor is the OG of versatile acting and this movie is proof of that. While playing the role of Kachra Seth in the movie, Shakti showcased another dimension of his acting skills. The movie featured a wide cast of Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Akshay Khanna, Shakti Kapoor, Rimi Sen, Rajpal Yadav, and more.
4. Coolie No 1: Coolie No. 1 was one of the biggest hits of its time and a big credit for that goes to Shakti Kapoor who added a new flavor to the movie with his acting. While playing the role of Mama Thakur in the movie he literally gave us stomach aches out of laughter.
5. Hero: The year 1983 was a good year for Shakti Kapoor as he was a part of the two biggest blockbusters. Directed by Subhash Ghai ‘Hero', received thumbs up from both the critics and audiences. Shakti Kapoor as the diabolical Jimmy who wore masks to deceive people left a deep mark in the audience's mind.
6. Chup Chup Ke: Shakti Kapoor has essayed a number of comic avatars and his role of Natwar in Chup Chup ke is surely in the top three of it. While Rajpal Yadav and Shahid Kapoor managed to steal the spotlight, Shakti Kapoor made a spotlight of his own in the movie.
7. Himmatwala: ‘Himmatwala' was one of the most successful movies of superstar Jeetendra's career. Audiences loved his portrayal of a love-struck man who was on his way to right the wrongs. Another actor who grabbed our attention was Shakti Kapoor. As Shakti Gopaldas, the evil son of a powerful man in the village, he was despised by viewers, pointing towards a wonderful performance.
8. Judwa: It is difficult to put Shakti Kapoor in a specific genre of acting and the reason behind this is his acting performance in a different avatar for example his role in Judwa. The film showcases Salman Khan in a double role as alienated twins. Shakti Kapoor as Rangeela along with Raja (Salman Khan) plots a robbery in prison.
9. Qurbani: The classic ‘Qurbani' was declared the biggest hit that year. This Feroz Khan-directed movie also turned the stars in favor of Shakti Kapoor. As the evil Vikram, Shakti Kapoor delivered a powerful performance. He breathed fresh air to the image of the villain. His revenge-seeking character was phenomenal which did not fade away in the presence of a bigger antagonist Amrish Puri.
10. Bol Radha Bol: Bol Radha Bol is a Bollywood film directed by David Dhawan. The film stars Juhi Chawla and Rishi Kapoor coupled with Alok Nath, Mohnish Behl, Kadar Khan, and Shakti Kapoor. Shakti Kapoor is applauded for playing a comic role as Gunga in the film.
