Maheep Kapoor
Maheep Kapoor | |
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| Born | April 29, 1973 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Spouse(s) | Sanjay Kapoor |
| Children | 2 |
Maheep Kapoor is an Indian jewellery designer, television personality and socialite, best-known for her appearance in the reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives and her marriage to actor Sanjay Kapoor. She has emerged as a prominent figure in the Mumbai social and entertainment circuit, leveraging her visibility into entrepreneurship and personal branding.[1]
Early Life and Background
Maheep (née Sandhu) was born on 29 April 1973 (publicly celebrated turning 50 in 2023).
Career
Jewellery Design & Entrepreneurship
Maheep Kapoor launched a career in jewellery design and fashion-related entrepreneurship. Her work in this arena has been referenced in lifestyle interviews, where she discusses style, hosting and social events.[2]
Television & Media Presence
She rose to wider public prominence after appearing in the reality television series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, alongside Bhavana Pandey, Neelam Kothari and Seema Sajdeh. In interviews, Maheep has described how the show gave her an identity distinct from simply being known as “Sanjay’s wife” or “Shanaya’s mom”.[3]
On the show, she spoke candidly about aspects of her personal life, including marital challenges. In one episode, she revealed that Sanjay Kapoor had an indiscretion early in their marriage, and she temporarily walked out with their daughter.[4]
Personal Life
Maheep married Sanjay Kapoor in 1997. The couple have two children: daughter Shanaya Kapoor (b. 1999) and son Jahaan Kapoor (b. 2005).[5]
She is part of the extended Kapoor family, making her the aunt-figure (by marriage) to actors such as Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
Maheep has spoken about identity and public perception, noting that the reality show helped her be seen in her own right.
Public Image & Media Coverage
Maheep Kapoor has been the subject of numerous media stories concerning her lifestyle, social life and transparency in personal matters.
- In November 2024, she revealed that she first met her husband under unexpected circumstances at a party, describing the meeting as having been “dead drunk” yet the Kapoor family accepted her.
- She celebrated her 50th birthday in April 2023, with throwback photos and social-media tributes.
- Her candour on the reality show about marital difficulties has been widely reported.
References
- ↑ "Maheep Kapoor performs rituals at Anshula Kapoor, Rohan Thakkar's engagement; internet melts at her doing 'mom duties'". Hindustan Times. 5 October 2025. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ↑ "Maheep Kapoor says she had a one night stand with Sanjay Kapoor when she first met him and was dead drunk: 'His family still accepted me with open arms'". The Times of India. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ↑ "Who is Maheep Kapoor? Jewellery designer, entrepreneur and star of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives". Arise Times. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ↑ "Did you know Sanjay Kapoor's wife Maheep featured in '90s popular song "Nigodi Kaisi Jawani"". Mid-Day. Retrieved 25 October 2025.
- ↑ "Maheep Kapoor on how she first met Sanjay Kapoor for a one-night-stand". NDTV. 17 November 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2025.