He has acted in over 120 films, majorly known for playing supporting roles of that of villain's henchmen or that of gangster.
He is also remembered for portraying the role of Kans in the popular TV serial Mahabharat, Ravan in TV serial Jai Veer Hanuman, Daku Shaitan Singh in the film Toofan, Dinkar Rao in the 1990 film Agneepath and as the Don in the film Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa.
[1][2] Kapoor has worked in many English plays while he started his career.
While working in English plays he gradually became a theatre actor.
Later when his acting skills got the recognition, he was offered a small but crucial role in Jwala, which was released in 1971.