Career Journey
Theatre
Worked with Mr. HABEEB TANVEER, Sh. ASTAD DEBU, Sh.RAJENDRA NATH Sh.RANJEET KAPOOR
worked as a puppeteer at the Shri Ram center for art & culture, new Delhi and toured to perform and represent INDIA in reputed puppet festivals held in countries like U.S.S.R, GERMANY, JAPAN, BULGARIYA, CANADA etc.
I got to work in the company of masters of international repute in puppet world like DADI PADAMJI, SWEDEN’S GUNTER WETZEL, RUSSIA’s OBRASOV etc..
Feature Films
1- Haat: The Weekly Bazaar (2009)
Produced by NFDC
Starring: Divya Dutta, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Archana Puran Singh
Accolades & Screenings:
- Best Director (Critics) at Third Eye Asian Film Festival
- Best Story Screenplay at Jagran International Film Festival
- Official selection in Indian Panorama (National Award)
- Screened at notable festivals: Cairo International Film Festival, London Film Festival (Tongues on Fire), Hidden Gems Canada, and others
2- Mr. Kabaadi (2017)
Starring: Om Puri, Annu Kapoor, Sarika, Vinay Pathak, Brijesh Kala
Seema Kapoor - Writing Credits
1- Abhay
Produced by the National Society for Children and Young People
Starring: Nana Patekar, Moon Moon Sen, Benjamin Gilani
Recognition:
- Winner of the National Award (1994-1995) for Best Children’s Film
2- Kahani Kismat Ke
Directed by Farogh Siddiqui
Starring: Mithun Chakraborty, Ayesha Jhulka, Milind Gunaji, Sharad Kapoor
Seema Kapoor - Writing, Directing, and Production Credits
Television Series
- Qile Ka Rahasya (1987-88) - Doordarshan
- Babuji Ka Circus (1990-91) - Doordarshan
- Zindaginama (2000) - Zee TV
- Ittefaq and Yoon Hi Chhoo Liya Kisi Ne (1999) - Zee TV
- Faasley (2001) Indo-Pak Venture - GEO Channel
- Mera Gaon Mera Desh (2011-12) - Doordarshan
- Eklavya (2017-18) - Doordarshan
- Avantika (2024) - Doordarshan
This body of work highlights Seema Kapoor's versatility and her ongoing contribution to Indian television.
Seema Kapoor - Television Writing Credits
Drama Series
- Awaz Dil Se Dil Tak (2000-2001) - Zee TV
- Knock Knock Kaun Hai (1999) - Zee TV
- Palchhin (2001-02) - Star TV
- Vijay Jyoti (2000-2001) - Zee TV
- Hawayein (2000) - Doordarshan
Adaptations of Indian Classics
- Patthar Ki Lakeer (Bua)
Written by Urmila Shirish
Network: Doordarshan (Indian Classics Series) - Shesh Hote Huye (2006)
Written by Gyan Ranjan
Network: Doordarshan (Indian Classics Series)
This collection showcases Seema Kapoor's depth and versatility as a writer, with contributions across both popular dramas and adaptations of Indian literary classics.
Seema Kapoor - Documentaries Written, Produced, and Directed
- Nautanki and Parasi Theatre: A Journey
Commissioned by: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India) - Song of the Soil
Focus: Folk Dances of India
Commissioned by: Indian Council for Cultural Relations - Mahanadi Ke Kinare
Commissioned by: Chhattisgarh Tourism Board- Singer: Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar
- Lyrics: Padma Bhushan Kavi Gopaldas Neeraj
- Music: Hridaynath Mangeshkar
- Anchors: Om Puri & Sakshi Tanwar
- Samriddhi Ki Disha Main
Commissioned by: Ministry of Textiles (VastraMantralaya) - Short Documentaries on Indian Tribes
Format: 26 Short Documentaries - Urdu Shayari: Ek Safarnama
Network: Doordarshan
This body of documentary work underscores Seema Kapoor's expertise in capturing and celebrating India's cultural heritage across multiple platforms.
Seema Kapoor - Ad Film Written and Directed
1- Piracy
Commissioned by: NFDC
Starring: Hema Malini
The ad film by Seema Kapoor highlights her creative direction in impactful social messaging.