
Age: 63
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Rajit Kapoor born May 22, 1963 in Amritsar, is a distinguished Indian film and theatre actor and director. He gained fame portraying the fictional detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the eponymous television series on Doordarshan in 1993. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for portraying Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film The Making of the Mahatma. His film debut was in Shyam Benegal's Suraj Ka Satvan Ghoda (1992). He also won acclaim for his role in the Malayalam film Agnisakshi. A prominent theatre personality, Kapur has appeared in recent films like Raazi, Uri: The Surgical Strike, and Mission Majnu.

Rajit Kapoor

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for Gaus Baig in The Throne of Delhi
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Set in modern-day New Delhi, The Throne of Delhi is a gripping political thriller that reimagines the Mughal war of succession in the high-stakes world of Indian politics. At the heart of the story is Azhar Khan, a charismatic and visionary Chief Minister who has built a political empire over decades. But as his health declines, a ruthless power struggle erupts among his three ambitious sons—Sahil, Mirza, and Danish—each determined to claim his legacy. Sahil, the eldest, is a seasoned politician with mass appeal, but his rebellious nature and love for an outspoken journalist threaten his political future. Mirza, the shrewd and calculating middle son, uses political maneuvering and corporate alliances to strengthen his claim. Danish, the youngest, is an idealist struggling to balance his ethics with the thirst for power. As political conspiracies, betrayals, and backdoor deals unfold in the corridors of power, the brothers are caught in a deadly battle of ambition, loyalty, and treachery. Old allies turn into enemies, secret affairs become weapons, and the city of Delhi becomes the battlefield where bloodlines are tested.