BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KAREENA KAPOOR
BORN 1980 SEPTEMBER 21
Kareena Kapoor (pronounced [kəˈriːnaː kəˈpuːr]; born 21 September 1980),[1] also known by her married name Kareena Kapoor Khan, is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of film genres—from romantic comedies to crime dramas—Kapoor is the recipient of several awards, including six Filmfare Awards, and is one of Bollywood's most popular and highest-paid actresses.[1]
After making her acting debut in the 2000 war film Refugee, Kapoor established herself in Hindi cinema with roles in the historical drama Aśoka, and the blockbuster melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (both 2001). This initial success was followed by a series of commercial failures and repetitive roles, which garnered her negative reviews. The year 2004 marked a turning point for Kapoor when she played against type in the role of a sex worker in the drama Chameli. She subsequently earned wide critical recognition for her portrayal of a riot victim in the 2004 drama Dev and a character based on William Shakespeare's heroine Desdemona in the 2006 crime film Omkara.
She went on to receive Filmfare Awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress for her performances in the 2007 romantic comedy Jab We Met and the 2010 drama We Are Family, respectively. Kapoor achieved further success by featuring as the female lead in four of India's top-grossing productions—the 2009 comedy-drama 3 Idiots, the 2011 romantic drama Bodyguard, the 2011 science fiction Ra.One, and the 2015 social drama Bajrangi Bhaijaan—and received praise for her roles in the 2009 thriller Kurbaan and the 2012 drama Heroine.
Married to actor Saif Ali Khan, Kapoor's off-screen life is the subject of widespread coverage in India. She has a reputation for being outspoken and assertive, and is recognised for her contributions to the film industry through her fashion style and film roles. In addition to film acting, Kapoor is a stage performer and has contributed as a co-author to three books: an autobiographical memoir and two nutrition guides. She has also launched her own clothing line in association with the retail chain Globus.
Early life and background[edit]
Born on 21 September 1980[1] in Bombay (now Mumbai), Kapoor (often informally referred to as 'Bebo')[3] is the younger daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita (née Shivdasani);[4] her elder sister Karisma is also an actress. She is the paternal granddaughter of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, maternal granddaughter of actor Hari Shivdasani, and niece of actor Rishi Kapoor.
Acting career[edit]
2000–03: Career beginnings, breakthrough and setback[edit]
While training at the institute, Kapoor was cast as the female lead in Rakesh Roshan's Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) opposite his son, Hrithik Roshan.[9] Several days into the filming, however, she abandoned the project; Kapoor later explained that she had benefited by not doing the film since more prominence was given to the director's son.[9] She debuted later that year alongside Abhishek Bachchan in J. P. Dutta's war drama Refugee. Set during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971, the film centers on a man who illegally transports civilians back and forth across the border. Kapoor portrayed Naaz, a Bangladeshi girl who falls in love with Bachchan's character while illegally migrating to Pakistan with her family. Her performance was acclaimed by critics; Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama described her as "a natural performer" and noted "the ease with which she emotes the most difficult of scenes",[15] while India Today reported that Kapoor belonged to a new breed of Hindi film actors that breaks away from character stereotypes.[16] On the experience of acting in her first film, Kapoor described it as "tough ... [but] also a great learning experience".[9] Refugee was a moderate box-office success in India[17] and Kapoor's performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[
For her second release, Kapoor was paired opposite Tusshar Kapoor in Satish Kaushik's box-office hit Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001).[17] A review in The Hindu noted that based on her first two films, she was "definitely the actress to watch out for".[20] She next starred alongside Jackie Shroff and Hrithik Roshan in Subhash Ghai's flop Yaadein, followed by Abbas-Mustan's moderately successful thriller Ajnabee, co-starring Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol and Bipasha Basu.[17] Later that year, she appeared in Santosh Sivan's period epic Aśoka, a partly fictionalized account of the life of the Indian emperor of the same name. Featured opposite Shah Rukh Khan, Kapoor found herself challenged playing the complex personality of her character Kaurwaki (a Kalingan princess) with whom Ashoka falls in love.[21] Aśoka was screened at the Venice and 2001 Toronto International Film Festivals,[22] and received generally positive reviews internationally but failed to do well in India, which was attributed by critics to the way Ashoka was portrayed.[23] Jeff Vice of The Deseret News described Kapoor as "riveting" and commended her screen presence.[24] Rediff.com, however, was more critical concluding that her presence in the film was primarily used for aesthetic purposes.[25] At the 47th Filmfare Awards, Aśoka was nominated for five awards including a Best Actress nomination for Kapoor.
A key point in Kapoor's career came when she was cast by Karan Johar as Pooja ("Poo", a good-natured, superficial girl) in the 2001 melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... alongside an ensemble cast. Filming the big-budget production was a new experience for Kapoor, and she recalls it fondly: "[I]t was great fun doing [the film and] we had a blast. [W]orking with the unit and the six mega star set was a dream come true."[26] Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... was an immensely popular release, finishing as India's second highest-grossing film of the year and Kapoor's highest-grossing film to that point.[27] It also became one of the biggest Bollywood success of all time in the overseas market, earning over ₹1 billion (US$15 million) worldwide.[28] Taran Adarsh described Kapoor as "one of the main highlights of the film",[29] and she received her second Filmfare nomination for the role—her first for Best Supporting Actress—as well as nominations at the International Indian Academy (IIFA) and Screen Awards.[18]
Box Office India reported that the success of Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... established Kapoor as a leading actress of Hindi cinema,[30] and Rediff.com published that with Aśoka she had become the highest-paid Indian actress to that point earning ₹15 million (US$220,000) per film.[31] During 2002 and 2003, Kapoor continued to work in a number of projects but experienced a setback. All six films in which she starred—Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, Talaash: The Hunt Begins..., Khushi, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and the four-hour war epic LOC Kargil—were critically and commercially unsuccessful.[17] Critics described her performances in these films as "variations of the same character" she played in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., and expressed concern that she was becoming typecast.
On 16 October 2012, Kapoor married actor Saif Ali Khan in a private ceremony in Bandra, Mumbai, and a reception was later held at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and the Lutyens Bungalow Zone in Mumbai and Delhi respectively.[8] Kapoor stated that despite adding Khan to her name she would continue practising Hinduism after her marriage.[90] At the end of the year, she co-starred alongside Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji as the "tantalisingly seductive prostitute" Rosie, in Reema Kagti's crime mystery Talaash: The Answer Lies Within.[91] Set against the backdrop of Mumbai's red-light districts, it follows the travails of its personnel and principal, Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Khan) who is assigned the duty of solving a mysterious car accident. Pratim D. Gupta of The Telegraph found Kapoor to be a standout among the ensemble, adding that "she brings an unseen mix of oomph and emotion that becomes the [film's] centrepiece".[92] With global revenues of ₹1.74 billion (US$26 million),[93] the film emerged as a box office hit, and earned Kapoor Best Actress nominations at the Screen, Stardust and Zee Cine award ceremonies.[
Philanthropy[edit]
During her years in the film industry, Kapoor has made public appearances to support various philanthropic endeavours, and has been actively involved in promoting children's education and the safety of women.[122][123] In November 2003, she performed at a fundraiser for the World Youth Peace Summit[124] and two years later she participated in a concert to raise money for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.[125] In 2005, she visited Indian jawans (troops) in Rajasthan, for a special Holi weekend episode of NDTV's reality show Jai Jawaan.[126] As part of the 2010 NDTV Greenathon Campaign, Kapoor adopted the village of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh to provide the village with a regular supply of electricity, and also took part in the international campaign 1GOAL Education for All.[127][128]
The following year, Kapoor was appointed ambassador for the Shakti Campaign—a project launched by NDTV to combat violence against women—in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.[129] In December 2013, Kapoor launched Channel V's anti-rape mobile app 'VithU'; she stated that with an increasing amount of violence against women in India, "[i]t [was] important for actors to stand up for issues because they can reach out to a lot of people."[130] Kapoor later attended a gala dinner at the Taj Mahal Hotel (hosted by Valérie Trierweiler) where she participated in a campaign to raise awareness on hunger and malnutrition in the world.[122]
In 2014, Kapoor began working with UNICEF to advocate the education of girls and increase quality based education in India.[131][132] During the first year, Kapoor visited schools in the states of Rajasthan and Maharashtra where she interacted with students and participated in fundraising events hosted by the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya organization in the Jalna district.[131] As part of a joint initiative by UNICEF and Groupon to help raise funds for promoting a higher-quality learning environment in Indian schools, Kapoor gave an equivalent amount of the funds raised during the campaign,[133]
Kareena Kapoor September 21, 1980 in Mumbai, Maharahstra, India
Birth Name Kareena Randhir Kapoor
Nickname Bebo
Height 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Mini Bio (1)
Kareena was born to Sindhi-speaking Babita (nee Shivdasani) and Punjabi-speaking Randhir Kapoor in Bombay, India. She has an elder sister, Karisma.
She is born in a family that have been actors for generations, including her paternal great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor; her grandfather, Raj Kapoor; her paternal uncles, Shammi, Shashi, Rishi, and Rajiv; as well as aunt, Neetu Singh, & Jennifer Kendall, the wives of Rishi and Shashi respectively. On her maternal side, her grandfather, Hari Shivdasani, and aunt, Sadhana, have been actors in their own rights.
As a child she studied in Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Bombay, and thereafter was enrolled in Dehra Dun's prestigious Welham Girls' Boarding School. Then she re-located to Harvard for approximately 3 months to take a course in information technology and microcomputers. Upon her return to India, she joined the Government Law College in Churchgate, Bombay, but left it after one year, to enroll in the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting School.
Her film debut was in the year 2000 with Refugee (2000) along with the debut of Amitabh Bachchan's son, Abhishek. She went on to appear in 31 other Hindi movies, and has thus far won four awards for her performances in Refugee (2000), Chameli (2003), Dev (2004), and Omkara (2006).
She is one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood, considered bankable, with an enviable A-listing and as of June 2007 is to appear in 'Tashan', 'Lajjo', 'Kismat Talkies' amongst others.
In 2012, she married actor Saif Ali Khan, son of actress Sharmila Tagore.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: rAjOo
Spouse (1)
Saif Ali Khan (16 October 2012 - present) (1 child)
Trade Mark (1)
Her lips
Trivia (32)
Younger sister of Karisma Kapoor.
Granddaughter of Raj Kapoor, great-granddaughter of Prithviraj Kapoor and great-great-granddaughter of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor.
She is the second daughter of actress Babita Kapoor, and actor Randhir Kapoor. They have broken the taboo of Kapoor family girls acting in movies.
Loves horseback riding and cooking.
Turned down a role in Bride & Prejudice (2004).
Did not attend her cousin's (Riddhima Kapoor) wedding with Bharat Sawhney that took place in Bombay on Wednesday January 25, 2006. Also absent was her sister, Karisma, and mom, Babita.
Her great grandfather (Prithviraj Kapoor), her grandfather (Raj Kapoor) and his two brothers (Shammi & Shashi), her mother (Babita), her father (Randhir) and his two brothers (Rishi & Rajiv) have all been film stars over the last fifty years and her sister (Karisma) have been acting in Bollywood flicks keeping it all within the family.
Listed as number 6 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25- 2006)
She is best friends with fellow actress Amrita Arora.
She befriended Konkona Sen Sharma on the sets of 2006 movie Omkara.
Good friends with actress Esha Deol.
Although Kareena's prescribed diet includes paranthas, momos, cheese, pasta and bananas, which are mostly considered fattening, it is her daily practice of yoga that keeps her fit for her role in Tashan (2008).
Has lived secretly with Saif Ali Khan. At the Lakme Fashion Awards in October 2007 they made their liaison official.
Has a mannequin of herself in Madame Tussaud's Museum in England. Along with Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan.
Was in a long term relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor until 2007. They broke up during the filming of hit movie Jab We Met.
Sister in Law to actress Soha Ali Khan.
Grandaughter of actor Hari Shivdasani.
Was the original choice for Blockbuster movies Ram-leela and Chennai express, but declined both movies due to scheduling problems.
Her mother Babita Kapoor's aunt is classic actress Sadhana. In 2013, Sadhana confirmed that because of a family problem, she and Babita don't acknowledge each other.
Her mother-in-law is actress Sharmila Tagore.
Great grand niece of actor Trilok Kapoor (Prithviraj' brother).
Niece of actor Justin Sial (Randhir Kapoor' s aunt Urmila Sial's son).
Grandfather Raj Kapoor's maternal uncle was actor Jugal Kishore Mehra. Jugal married actress Anwari Begum and adopted her daughter actress Zarine (Nasreen) Nasreen is the mother of actress/singer Salma Agha. This makes Kareena Kapoor a niece of Salma Agha. Kareena is also the uncle of cousin Sasha Agha. Salma's daughter.
Her favorite movies are The Bridges of Madison County (1995), Titanic (1997), Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and Prem Rog (1982).
Her favorite pastime is watching TV. Her favorite TV shows are Friends (1994), Sex and the City (1998), Frasier (1993), Prison Break (2005), How I Met Your Mother (2005), Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989), Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: The Body in the Library (1984), The Killing (2011), The Big Bang Theory (2007), Downton Abbey (2010), Game of Thrones (2011), The Fall (2013), The Affair (2014), The Tudors (2007), Rome (2005), House of Cards (2013), Homeland (2011) and Narcos (2015).
Was engaged to Vishal (Vicky) Nihalani. He the son of producer Pahlaj Nihalani.
Starred in Krishna Shah's shelved film "TAJ" based on the Taj Mahal. Opposite Kamal Hassan. The film was shelved during the scripting process in 2000.
Cousin Shaira Kapoor (Shashi Kapoor's granddaughter) worked as production designer in Bombay Velvet.
Cousin Pooja Desai was a assistant director in Dhoom 2 and Om Shanti Om. Pooja is the granddaughter of Shammi Kapoor.
Her uncle is Sanjay Kapoor the CEO of Talking Pictures Productions in Bahrain. Sanjay is the son of director Vijay Kapoor. Vijay Kapoor has another son named Ajay Kapoor. Ajay Kapoor is the Executive Director at Indra Media Pvt Ltd. Ajay is Zee Sports - Head of Programming. Ajay has also been a producer of several drama series. He has also been the Nimbus Television - Creative Director. Ajay has also been the producer of Ten Sports. Director Vijay Kapoor also has a daughter named Anuradha settled in India. Anuradha has a daughter settled in Australia.
(October 16, 2012) Married her boyfriend of 5 years Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.
Karisma Khan's and Imbrahim Ali Khan's stepmother.
Personal Quotes (11)
Life is full of happiness and tears, be strong and have faith.
I want a man I can keep for myself. I wouldn't ever share my man with anyone else.
I am not a home breaker and I can never be. I haven't been brought up to create havoc in other people's homes.
If I found out that my man is unfaithful, there'd be no tears, no shor-sharaba, I'd just slaughter him.
Men are gutless. Why can't they own up to the women they love?
A lot of guys try to mingle with me because of who I am. If I encounter a guy with a clean heart, I will go by my instincts. I guess my man won't be from the film industry.
I am a hell raiser. I do my own thing. And I believe what I do is the right thing.
I wouldn't be able to turn a blind eye to my husband activities like other star wives. I will be screaming down this throat, demanding an account of every minute of his. So you see an actor won't be good for my peace of mind.
The most shocking part of the articles linking me with Hrithik Roshan was the insinuation that I was willing to give up my career to run after him. Please! Not for a man, never.
My co-stars call me selfish. They say you are only interested in yourself and what you are only interested is yourself and what you are doing in front of the camera. I reply, I can't help it; it's what got me where I am.
The one thing I like being in a relationship is that we get to share things. Our experiences about life, comparing notes about things that have happened to us. Then you get companionship, which is great. You laugh, you talk, you fight. There's a mazaa in that. I like everything about being in a relationship. I like feeling secure. I like the companionship, making the other person happy. And if you're in a good relationship, there's nothing you don't like about it.
Selected filmography[edit]
Main article: Kareena Kapoor filmography
Refugee (2000)
Aśoka (2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
Chameli (2003)
Dev (2004)
Omkara (2006)
Jab We Met (2007)
Kurbaan (2009)
3 Idiots (2009)
We Are Family (2010)
Golmaal 3 (2010)
Heroine (20
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards[edit]
The Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award is presented by the Bollywood film industry to honour and recognize the professional excellence of their peers. Khan has received one award out of four nominations.[6]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jab We Met | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
| 2010 | Kurbaan | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2011 | Golmaal 3 | Best Actress in a Leading Role[7] | Nominated |
| 2013 | Heroine | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
BIG Star Entertainment Awards[edit]
The BIG Star Entertainment Awards honour the Hindi film industry; Khan has won three awards out of six nominations.[6]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Film Actor (Female) of the Decade [8] | Nominated | |
| Golmaal 3 | Most Entertaining Film Actor – Female[8] | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Most Entertaining Film Actor – Female[9] | Nominated |
| Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Female[10] | Won | ||
| Most Entertaining Pair of the Year (along with Salman Khan)[11] | Won | ||
| 2012 | Talaash | Most Entertaining Film Actor – Female[12] | Nominated |
| Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller – Female[13] | Won | ||
| 2013 | Satyagraha | Most Entertaining Actor in a Social - Drama Film - Female[14] | Nominated |
Filmfare Awards[edit]
The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour the artistic and technical excellence of professionals in India's Hindi-language film industry. Khan has won six awards out of ten nominations,[6] including a special award for her performance in Chameli (2004) and one for Most Glamorous Star.[15]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Refugee | Best Female Debut | Won |
| 2002 | Asoka | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Chameli | Special Award | Won |
| 2005 | Dev | Best Actress (Critics) | Won |
| 2007 | Omkara | Best Actress | Nominated |
| Best Actress (Critics) | Won | ||
| 2008 | Jab We Met | Best Actress | Won |
| 2010 | Kurbaan | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 3 Idiots | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Golmaal 3 | Best Actress[16] | Nominated |
| We Are Family | Best Supporting Actress[17] | Won | |
| 2013 | Heroine | Best Actress | Nominated |
Global Indian Film Awards[edit]
The Global Indian Film Awards honoured the Hindi film industry from 2005 to 2007; Khan received two nominations.[6]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dev | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2007 | Omkara | Best Actress | Nominated |
International Indian Film Academy Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Refugee | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Won |
| 2002 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2003 | Mujhse Dosti Karoge! | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 2004 | Style Diva of the Year | Won | |
| 2005 | Aitraaz | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2007 | Omkara | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2008 | Jab We Met | Best Actress | Won |
| 2009 | Star of the Decade – Female | Nominated | |
| 2010 | 3 Idiots | Best Actress (shared with Vidya Balan for Paa) | Won |
| 2011 | Golmaal 3 | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2012 | Bodyguard | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 2013 | Heroine | Best Actress | Nominated |
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