 In 2001, Kapoor got his big mainstream break in "Dil Chahta Hai", which starred Aamir Khan, as uncle of Preity Zinta's character.He received international attention in Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding" in which he played an abusive uncle.Since then, he has written, directed and appeared in many critically acclaimed films including "Corporate", "Bheja Fry", and also as Muhammad Ali Jinnah in a UK television film "The Last Days of the Raj" in 2007.