Meet Jatin Prithviraj Kapoor, The Famous TV Actor Who Is Also Kareena's Uncle
Jatin first stepped into showbiz as an assistant director, working with his uncle Shashi Kapoor on the film Ajooba.
When you think of the iconic Kapoor family, names like Prithviraj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor instantly come to mind. These icons helped shape the very foundation of Hindi cinema. Over the years, other members of the Kapoor clan, such as Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, also took the industry by storm. However, another member of the renowned family who quietly carved his own path is none other than actor Jatin Sial.
Now known as Jatin Prithviraj Kapoor, he made a name for himself on television. Jatin is the son of Urmila Sial, Prithviraj Kapoor's daughter and the only sister of Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. He started his career in showbiz as an assistant director. He worked with his uncle Shashi Kapoor on the 1990 film Ajooba, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. Here's everything you need to know about the popular TV actor.
Jatin stepped into the world of glitz and glam in the '90s. After his stint as an assistant director, he worked on television shows such as Tehkikaat, Vansh, Rishtey and Saans as an actor. Following this, he made his debut in Hindi cinema with Rishi Kapoor-directed Aa Ab Laut Chalen, starring Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna.
Speaking about the film, Jatin told Free Press Journal, 'Aa Ab Laut Chalein was one of the most interesting parts of my life. Again, I approached Chintuji (Rishi Kapoor) because I had become an actor. Even though he was my cousin and I was friendly with him, I took an appointment via his secretary." He further recalled how the late actor asked Jatin to accompany him to America, not for an acting schedule but for assistance, which he obviously lovingly accepted.
Jatin also talked about his career in television, revealing how companies would repeat him as an actor on their projects. Jatin explained, 'I got a call from Neena Gupta's office for my role in Saans (1998-99). It was a very successful show, and I got a lot of work after it. I just kept doing a lot of TV shows and never went into films. Whichever company I worked for, they always repeated me in their other serials too or extended my roles."
Furthermore, Jatin shared that after the 2000s, production houses focused more on the actors' fees rather than their creativity. Shedding light on how it became difficult for him to get roles after his stint on TV, the actor said, 'In television at that time, I would say they became a little casual about the actors. It would be more about how much the actor would be charging compared to the creativity. So I took a backseat then, waiting for something better to come."
As of now, Jatin has made his comeback with OTT projects. The actor was seen on shows such as Ramyug, Mismatched and Potluck.
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May 12, 2025, 13:28 IST
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