Kareena Kapoor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kareena Kapoor
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Kapoor at an event for Veere Di Wedding in 2018
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| Born | 21 September 1980 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Kareena Kapoor (born 21 September 1980), 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.
After making her acting debut in the 2000 war film Refugee, Kapoor established herself in Hindi cinema.
Personal life
Married to actor Saif Ali Khan, with whom she has a son, 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 participates in stage shows, hosts a radio show and has contributed as a co-writer to three books: an autobiographical memoir and two nutrition guides. Alongside her acting work, Kapoor has established a career as a designer. During her five-year association with the retail chain Globus, Kapoor became the first Indian actress to launch her own line of clothing for women, she has also worked with UNICEF since 2014 to advocate the education of girls and increase quality based education in India.
Images for kids
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Kapoor at the launch of a book on Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... in 2001
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Pictured with co-actor Shahid Kapoor at the audio release of 36 China Town in 2006. During the filming of Fida, the actress began a romantic relationship with Kapoorr, whom she later described as having "a major positive influence in my life."
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Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan at their registry marriage ceremony in 2012. In a blog published by The Wall Street Journal, Rupa Subramanya described the marriage as India's "wedding and social event of the year".
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Kapoor with co-stars Swara Bhaskar, Sonam Kapoor and Shikha Talsania (l-r) at a promotional event for Veere Di Wedding in 2018
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Kapoor at an event for Globus in 2008
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Kapoor with her wax sculpture at Madame Tussauds. As one of her most distinctive physical features, Kapoor's lips have been identified by the Indian media as her trademark.
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On 28 March 2012, Kapoor inaugurated the Bollywood Walk of the Stars where she received a hand-print of her own.
