As Abbaji, a menacing underworld don, Kapur delivered a performance steeped in quiet authority and tragic weight. His portrayal gave the Indian *Macbeth* its emotional and moral core.

Maqbool (2003)

He plays a principled scientist who discovers a leprosy vaccine, only to be met with jealousy and apathy. Kapur’s restrained agony and dignity earned him a National Award and lasting acclaim.

Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1990)

As the ever-suffering common man Mussadilal, he became the face of India’s bureaucratic woes. His deadpan expressions and timing brought humour and pathos to every episode.

Office Office (2001–2004, TV Series)

In this grim, noir-style film, Kapur played a morally ambiguous police inspector with intense realism. His layered performance won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Raakh (1989)

As the quirky detective with a love for carrots, he became one of Indian TV’s most memorable characters. Kapur blended intelligence, eccentricity, and humour in a way few actors could.

Karamchand (1985–88, 2007 Revival, TV Series)

He portrayed a small-town shopkeeper consumed by jealousy over a little girl’s prized possession. Kapur added depth to a simple story with a mix of menace, vulnerability, and redemption.

The Blue Umbrella (2005)

This lesser-known gem saw Kapur as a bumbling yet good-hearted lawyer navigating rural India. His comic timing and everyman charm gave the show enduring warmth and wit.

Mohandas B.A.L.L.B. (Late 1980s, TV Series)

Playing a devout Brahmin priest forced to question his beliefs, Kapur was subtle yet deeply affecting. His transformation from orthodoxy to humanism is one of his most spiritual performances.

Dharm (2007)

As Siddhu, the conscience-keeper of the protagonist, Kapur channeled a blend of Gandhian ideology and firebrand activism. He stood tall in a supporting role, delivering powerful dialogues with calm intensity.

Halla Bol (2008)