Here’s a comprehensive look at Sanjay Kapoor—the Hindi actor and producer born on 17 October 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Personal & Family Background
- Full name: Sanjay Surinder Kapoor
- Parents: Son of film producer Surinder Kapoor and mother Nirmal Kapoor, from a Punjabi Hindu family
- Siblings: Younger brother to Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, and sister Reena Marwah; part of the broader Surinder Kapoor film family
Acting & Producing Career
- Debut & early hits:
- Made his acting debut in Prem (1995) at age 30. Though delayed in production, this launched his film career
- Gained mainstream success with Raja (1995) opposite Madhuri Dixit
- Notable roles: Starred in films like Auzaar (1997), Mohabbat (1997), Sirf Tum (1999), and earned critical praise for his villain role in Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe (2002)
- Supporting & character roles: Featured in popular films like Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003), Julie (2004), Luck By Chance (2009), and Shaandaar (2015)
- Producer: Launched his production venture with Tevar (2015), starring his nephew Arjun Kapoor. Also produced other titles and even appeared cameos such as in Mubarakan (2017)
Television & Digital Presence
- Television debut: Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny (2003).
- Recent ventures: Appeared in Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara (2017), and streamed shows like Soggy Hoga Tera Baap (2018), The Last Hour (2021), The Gone Game (2020), and The Fame Game (2022)
Education
Details on Sanjay Kapoor’s academic history aren’t widely publicized, but he is associated with a film industry lineage rather than higher formal education .
Personal Life
- Spouse: Married to Maheep Sandhu (since 1998).
- Children: Father to Shanaya Kapoor and Jahaan Kapoor, both of whom have entered the entertainment world .
Summary
Sanjay Kapoor has carved a niche, balancing lead roles in the ’90s with character parts in later years. As a producer and a consistent presence in TV and streaming projects, he has gradually pivoted from mainstream films to diverse entertainment formats—all while staying connected to his family’s cinematic roots.
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