Sanjay Kapoor’s Bollywood debut in 1995 made him a heartthrob, but a key mistake in 2003—turning down ‘Tere Naam’, initially directed by Anurag Kashyap—hampered his career. The film, starring Salman Khan, became a blockbuster, while Kapoor’s recent roles include supporting parts in films like ‘Murder Mubarak’.
When
Sanjay Kapoor
made his Bollywood debut in 1995, his charm and good looks quickly won over fans, making him a national heartthrob. Despite a rough beginning with a box office flop, he achieved several hits and gained recognition. However, reports suggest that a significant misstep may have cost him a blockbuster.
Sanjay had a promising start with his debut film ‘Prem’ opposite Tabu, however, the film’s poor box office performance posed as a roadblock.
He bounced back with ‘Raja’ opposite
Madhuri Dixit
, a box office hit, and appeared in films like ‘Auzaar’ and ‘Mohabbat’. Despite gaining fame for his performances, a critical mistake in 2003 negatively impacted his career.
In 2003, Sanjay was offered ‘
Tere Naam
‘, initially directed by
Anurag Kashyap
, but he turned it down for unknown reasons. Satish Kaushik then took over, casting
Salman Khan
in the lead. The film became a major hit, marking a significant turning point in Khan’s career and making him a superstar with its blockbuster success and iconic hairstyle.
‘Tere Naam’ was a career-defining film for Salman, elevating him to superstardom. The film not only became a blockbuster but also established Khan as a major force in the industry, leading to a series of successful projects.
Meanwhile, Sanjay took on supporting roles in movies like ‘Qayamat: City Under Threat’, ‘Julie’, ‘Luck By Chance’, and ‘Shaandaar’. His most recent appearance was in ‘Murder Mubarak’.
