Born on 27th November 1967, Sanjna Kapoor is the Director of the Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai. Sanjna life is steeped in the theatre as both sides of her illustrious family - the Kapoors and Kendals - founded theatre dynasties.

Since 1990, she has attempted to innovate and invigorate both theatre practitioners and audiences in the city of Mumbai by conceiving and executing regular programs of unusual merit. They include Summertime at Prithvi, dedicated to instilling a love of theatre amongst children; Keli Festivals, promoting classical theatre and percussion; Phakama, informal skill sharing in the arts for young people with similar groups in the UK and South Africa; The Prithvi Gallery, a gallery promoting young and not so well known artists; The International Puppetry Festival, in collaboration with Indian and overseas cultural houses; The Prithvi Players and Little Prithvi Players, Prithvi’s own theatre production banners; PT Notes, Prithvi’s monthly newsletter on theatre matters; Postcards from Prithvi, festivals encouraging new work in Mumbai theatre. Her interest in developing new performance spaces in the city led to the development of the Horniman Circle Garden in Fort, as a prime outdoor venue for theatre in the city.

With her festival team, Sanjna is currently engaged in curating, marketing and executing an array of travelling theatre events under the aegis of the Prithvi Theatre Festival. Sanjna has also co-authored/photographed publications on wildlife/forests, including The Ultimate Guide to Ranthambhore National Park, published in 2001, and a photographic record of the Masai Mara in Kenya, Bridge of God, published in 2002.

Prior to 1990, Sanjna freelanced as a stage manager, workshop facilitator with children of the Happy Home School for the Blind and an actress in film and theatre. She worked as an anchor on television and was immensely popular as the host and anchor for the Amul India Show (Star TV) and Beat the Heat (Discovery channel).

Sanjna lives in Delhi with her husband, Valmik Thapar and their son.