J.K. Kapur

J.K. Kapur (24 April 1927 in Lahore – 2004) was an Indian filmmaker, producer, social activist and a restaurateur. He co-owned Copper Chimney, Indian restaurant chain in India with Prem Chadha. J.K. Kapur was also the Senior Vice President of the International World Laughter Club, President of Worli Woods (NGO in Mumbai), Founder-President of the Senior Citizens Helpline and the Chairman of Indo-Japanese Committee to improve relations between India and Japan.

Kapur produced the historic 1970 Bengali Movie, "Sagina Mahato" followed by its Hindi remake, "Sagina," released 26 July 1974.[1] 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.

References

  1. ↑ Suresh Kohli (27 December 2012). "Sagina (1974)". Retrieved 17 March 2013.



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