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Sanjay Kapoor Produces ''Its My Life''
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Shaaditimes gets a glimpse of his life, his wife and his work.
He says the most interesting person he's ever met is Shah Rukh Khan. So it's logical to learn that Shah Rukh and he are close buddies. He was once linked with Bollywood glam gals Tabu and Sushmita Sen.
''I think when you're young you need to be in a relationship. And mostly when you're young you don't think about marriage. I think you marry when everything falls into place,'' he laughs. His favourite destination after travelling India is London. He is the one and only, amiable, intelligent and with a subtle humour - Sanjay Kapoor.
His claim to fame is many, but the films that have lingered in our minds are Prem (with Bollywood hearthrob Tabu) and the super hit Raja which catapulted him to stardom (with superstar Madhuri Dixit).
Currently enjoying his new avatar as a producer, the movie, ''Its My Life'' (directed by Anees Bazmee) has taken over Sanjay's life and is under production. ''The story is about a father and son relationship,'' says Sanjay. ''I found the script to be honest. Something not just larger than life. It depicts a real life situation between an over-possessive father and son. Their conflict and their ability to give in.''
The film is based on a Tamil and Telegu film ''Bommarillu'' where a son wants to achieve his life's goals but is always dissuaded by his father. Sanjay shrugs off any suggestion of similarity in real life. So there is no ''reel'' life drama spilling off the screen. Sanjay has a wonderful relationship with his family especially his oldest brother whom he looks to for guidance and with respect.
The youngest of three brothers, Sanjay is not new to the glaring and sometimes critical spotlight of Bollywood. His eldest brother Boney is a successful Producer married to 80's superstar Sridevi and his older brother Anil Kapoor one of the infamous nineties hunks along with Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgan and Sanjay Dutt.
Is it difficult to create your own persona as the youngest of three brothers?
"Yes and no. On one side it's difficult when people compare you to someone or expect you to have the same type of talent. In contrast, I consider myself fortunate to be Sanjay Kapoor. I am proud of my achievements both as an actor and now as a producer. I have received much critical claim for many of my films, and was considered a successful star following the release of Raja for sometime." He was distinguished for his performance as a villain to Esha Deol in Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe and playing a terrorist in the film Qayamat: City Under Threat.
Married to Australian import Jewellery Designer and one time model Maheep Sandhu they are proud parents of two young children. He met Maheep in Delhi and as he tells us it was love at first sight. "I was floored by her beauty, her carriage and her confidence at first. Later and till now I love her for her kindness and for being a wonderful mother to our children Shania and Jahann," he says.
Are Indian girls from abroad more Indian?
"Well, I cannot speak for all Indians, but I must say Maheep is traditional by nature. Just before meeting her I had spent a great deal of time in Vancouver during the shooting of Mohabbat. There were many songs and just as many extras on the set. There was a nice camaraderie, and I found Indians abroad to be sentimental about their memories of our culture and country," he reminisces.
His career path has been non-linear and there have been patches of disillusionment he admits. "I try not to remember the slow days. I think all actors go through this at some point in their careers. There are highs and lows," he believes.
What keeps him going?
"I think your belief in yourself, your work, and also family and friends. Both Maheep and I are lucky to have a large circle of friends." According to Sanjay, when he's not on the film set or heading the production of his film, both he and Maheep enjoy spending time with friends. Their endless list includes Bollywood Royalty Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri and Producer Karan Johar.
How does he rate his success?
"That's an interesting question because there are one billion people in this country and many of them would love to be in my shoes. And if you look at that then I feel successful," he jokes. And then more seriously, "I believe it starts by selecting good movies, then getting a good team of collective individuals. The rest is luck and the acceptance of your audience because ultimately they decide if you're a star or not."
We can look forward to seeing Sanjay in Zoya Akhtar's "Luck by Chance" with Farhan Akthar. Sanjay will also be seen in post-production movies Beach, Kab Takk, Tumhare Liye, Hera Pheri 4 and Kayanaat.
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