Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sanjay Kapoor

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 12, 2025

How Sanjay Kapoor built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Sanjay Kapoor is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Hindi cinema, Indian television, and web series. As a member of the Surinder Kapoor family, he has deep roots in the Bollywood film industry. Kapoor is also the founder and director of Sanjay Kapoor Entertainment Private Limited, showcasing his entrepreneurial endeavors in the entertainment sector.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1989: Prem Movie Production Begins

In 1989, the movie Prem began production, though it was delayed for many years. Sanjay Kapoor starred in the movie.

1995: Debut in Hindi Cinema with Prem and Raja

In 1995, Sanjay Kapoor debuted in Hindi cinema with the movie Prem, opposite Tabu. He also starred in Raja opposite Madhuri Dixit, which was a box office success.

1997: Starred in Auzaar and Mohabbat

In 1997, Sanjay Kapoor starred in the films Auzaar and Mohabbat as a lead actor.

1999: Starred in Sirf Tum

In 1999, Sanjay Kapoor starred in the film Sirf Tum as a lead actor.

2001: Starred in Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller

In 2001, Sanjay Kapoor starred in the moderately successful film Chhupa Rustam: A Musical Thriller.

2002: Played a villain in Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe

In 2002, Sanjay Kapoor appeared as a villain, playing the psychotic husband in the movie Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe. His performance was praised by critics.

2003: Television Debut in Karishma

In 2003, Sanjay Kapoor made his debut on television in the television serial Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny opposite Karisma Kapoor.

2003: Played Supporting Role in Qayamat: City Under Threat

In 2003, Sanjay Kapoor started playing supporting roles in films such as Qayamat: City Under Threat.

2004: Acted in Julie

In 2004, Sanjay Kapoor played a supporting role in the film Julie.

2009: Acted in Luck By Chance

In 2009, Sanjay Kapoor played a supporting role in the film Luck By Chance.

2015: Acted in Shaandaar

In 2015, Sanjay Kapoor played a supporting role in the film Shaandaar.

2015: Production of Tevar

In 2015, Sanjay Kapoor turned to producing with his first production, Tevar, starring his nephew Arjun Kapoor.

2017: Appeared in Mubarakan

In 2017, Sanjay Kapoor played a cameo alongside his brother Anil for the first time in Mubarakan.

2017: Cast in Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara

In 2017, Sanjay Kapoor was cast in Vikram Bhatt's television serial Dil Sambhal Jaa Zara opposite Smriti Kalra.

2018: Role in Soggy Hoga Tera Baap

In 2018, Sanjay Kapoor landed a role in ALTBalaji's web series Soggy Hoga Tera Baap as Chiraag Arora.

2018: Cast in Lust Stories and The Zoya Factor

In early 2018, Sanjay Kapoor was cast in the anthology film Lust Stories as a lead character opposite Manisha Koirala. In the same year, he was cast in the movie The Zoya Factor.