Sanjay Kapoor on his Humble Beginnings, Growing Up with Anil and Boney Kapoor in a 2BHK Apartment

Actor Sanjay Kapoor, who made his Bollywood debut with Prem in 1995 alongside then-newcomer Tabu, recently shared insights into his modest upbringing and family values. While Prem received a lukewarm response, Sanjay’s performance led to lead roles in films like Auzaar, Mohabbat, and Sirf Tum. However, despite these initial successes, Sanjay’s Bollywood journey wasn’t always smooth, eventually steering him toward supporting roles. Through it all, his grit and dedication remained steadfast—traits he attributes to his humble beginnings, which he discussed in a recent interview.

Sanjay Kapoor opened up about his childhood in Chembur

Appearing on the YouTube channel Timeout With Ankit, Sanjay opened up about his childhood in Chembur, Mumbai, where he lived with his parents and three siblings—Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, and Reena Kapoor—in a two-bedroom-hall apartment.

We lived in a two-bedroom-hall apartment in Chembur. After my grandmother passed away, my grandfather came to stay with us, taking over the room I shared with Reena. We were already close-knit, but his arrival brought us even closer. We’d sleep on mattresses in the living room. We only had one AC in the house, which was in my mom and dad’s room, so I’d sometimes sleep on the sofa in their room at night.

- Sanjay Kapoor

Sanjay Kapoor shares how his father, Surinder Kapoor, ensured his children had the best despite facing challenges.

Sanjay went on to explain that, despite their modest lifestyle, his parents ensured their children had the best of everything. Remarkably, they prioritized their children’s experiences abroad over their own, with Sanjay adding:

“My parents didn’t go abroad until they had sent the whole family overseas first. They gave us the best schooling. We were having the best food. All my friends would wait for the food made at our house.”

Meanwhile, Sanjay’s wife, Maheep Kapoor, has gained newfound fame with the release of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. Three seasons in, she has become a social media sensation. Their daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, is also preparing to make her Bollywood debut alongside Vikrant Massey in an upcoming love story.