Mona Shourie Kapoor (3 February 1964 – 25 March 2012) was an Indian television producer, film producer, and entrepreneur. She was the daughter of Sattee Shourie and first wife of Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor and also the mother of actor Arjun Kapoor.[1]
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Mona Shourie Kapoor | |
|---|---|
 Kapoor in 2011 | |
| Born | 3 February 1964 New Delhi, India |
| Died | 25 March 2012 (aged 48) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Television producer Film producer Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1993–2012 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Arjun Kapoor Anshula Kapoor |
Early and personal life
Shourie was born in New Delhi on 3 February 1964. She was married to Boney Kapoor from 1983 to 1996 and had two children, son Arjun Kapoor and daughter Anshula Kapoor.[2][3] Arjun is an actor who made his acting debut with the 2012 film, Ishaqzaade. Anshula, after graduating from École Mondiale World School went to the Barnard College of Columbia University in New York and was working with Google India.
After splitting from Boney Kapoor in 1996, Mona continued to live with her in-laws. She lived there with her two children until her death on 25 March 2012.
Career
Mona Kapoor was the CEO of Future Studios, an indoor shooting studio in Mumbai.[4] She had a multi-faceted career; she successfully handled the manpower for 'Business Aids' & 'Machine Exports', in which she was a partner. As a director of FCL, she was the production coordinator for Sheesha and Farishtay under S. G. S. Films. She also served as a jury member of the Indian Telly Awards, in 2005.
Kapoor produced successful television shows like Hera Pheri (on Star Plus featuring Shekhar Suman, Reema Lagoo and Tanaaz Curim), Yug (on Doordarshan), Wilayatee Babu (on Doordarshan) and Kaise Kahoon (TV). She had worked in 2 films and 5 television shows and was the receiver of a few accolades.
Death
Kapoor died due to multiple organ failure after battling with cancer and hypertension on 25 March 2012 in presence of her children.[5][6]
References
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