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Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Kareena Kapoor
21 September 1980 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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Kareena Kapoor Khan (born 21 September 1980) is a famous Indian actress. She mostly acts in Hindi films. Kareena is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Her older sister, Karisma Kapoor, is also an actress. Kareena is known for playing many different types of characters. She has starred in romantic comedies and serious crime dramas. She has won many awards, including six Filmfare Awards. As of 2024, she is one of India's highest-paid actresses.
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Early Life and Family
Kareena Kapoor was born on 21 September 1980 in Bombay (now Mumbai). People often call her 'Bebo'. She is the younger daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Her older sister, Karisma, is also a well-known actress. Kareena comes from a big family of actors. Her grandfather was the famous actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor.
Kareena said that growing up around films made her want to act. She was especially inspired by actresses like Nargis. Her father did not want women in the family to become actresses. He thought it would affect their family duties. This caused some disagreements between her parents. Her mother raised her and her sister. Her mother worked many jobs to support them.
Kareena went to Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai. Then she went to Welham Girls' School in Dehradun. She said she was not very interested in schoolwork, but she got good grades. After school, she studied business for two years. She also took a short computer course in the United States. Later, she became interested in law and started law school. But she decided to follow her dream of acting instead. She began training at an acting school in Mumbai.
Film Career Highlights
Kareena Kapoor started her acting career in 2000 with the film Refugee. She became well-known for her roles in Aśoka and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (both from 2001). After some movies that did not do well, her career changed in 2004. She played a different kind of role in the drama Chameli.
She received praise for playing a riot victim in Dev (2004). She also earned recognition for her role in the crime film Omkara (2006). People also loved her in romantic comedies like Jab We Met (2007) and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012). She also starred in thrillers like Kurbaan (2009) and Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012).
Some of her biggest hit movies include 3 Idiots (2009), Bodyguard (2011), and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015). She also starred in action films like Singham Returns (2014). More recently, she has been in comedies like Good Newwz (2019) and Crew (2024). She also starred in Veere Di Wedding (2018), which was a big success.
Kareena is one of the most popular celebrities in India. She is seen as a style icon for young women. In 2009, she was voted one of India's most popular icons. She has been on lists of India's most powerful and influential women. From 2012 to 2018, she was on Forbes India's "Celebrity 100" list. This list ranks celebrities based on their income and popularity.
After her first child was born, her husband encouraged her to return to acting. She chose to work on Veere Di Wedding (2018). This film was about friendship and love from a female point of view. It became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films led by women.
In 2019, she reunited with Akshay Kumar in Good Newwz. This film was a huge success and earned her nominations for Best Actress awards. In 2023, she starred in The Buckingham Murders, playing a detective. This was her first movie as a producer. In 2024, she starred in the comedy Crew with Tabu and Kriti Sanon. This film was also a big hit. She will also appear in the upcoming film Singham Again.
Other Activities
Fashion and Books
Besides acting, Kareena Kapoor has also worked in fashion. She was the first Indian actress to launch her own clothing line for women. She also worked with Lakmé Cosmetics to create her own makeup line in 2018.
Kareena has also written books. In 2009, she worked with a nutritionist on a book about healthy eating. It was very popular. She also released her own book called The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva in 2013. In 2021, she released Pregnancy Bible, which was also a success.
Helping Others
Kareena Kapoor is very involved in helping children's education and women's safety. In 2010, she joined a global campaign called 1GOAL Education for All. She also became an ambassador for a project to fight violence against women.
In 2014, Kareena started working with UNICEF. She helps to promote education for girls and better quality education in India. She visits schools and helps raise money for children. In May 2024, she became a national UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for India.
She has also supported other charities. She performed at a concert to raise money for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. In 2010, she adopted a village in Madhya Pradesh to help provide it with electricity. She also helped raise awareness about hunger and malnutrition. In 2017, she became the ambassador for a campaign to promote vaccination for children.
Stage Shows and Radio
Kareena has performed in many stage shows and world tours since 2002. She toured with other Bollywood stars in shows like "Heartthrobs: Live in Concert" and "Rockstars Concert". In 2008, she performed in Shah Rukh Khan's "Temptation Reloaded" concerts.
In 2018, Kareena started hosting a radio show called "What Women Want". The show was very popular. She was even nominated for an award for "Best Talk Show Host". The show has continued for several seasons. In 2019, she was also a judge on the dance reality show Dance India Dance.
Acting Style
Kareena Kapoor is known for being a natural actress. She often relies on her feelings and acts without too much practice. Directors have said that she surprises them with her performances. She is very committed to each role she plays.
Early in her career, some people criticized her for playing similar roles. But after films like Chameli (2004) and Dev (2004), she started taking on many different kinds of characters. This showed how versatile she is as an actress. Filmfare magazine even listed two of her performances as "80 Iconic Performances". India Today called her "the most versatile female lead in the industry".
Awards and Achievements
Kareena Kapoor has won six Filmfare Awards from fifteen nominations. She won the Best Female Debut award in 2000 for her first film, Refugee. She also won special awards for Chameli (2003) and Dev (2004). She won Best Actress for Jab We Met (2007) and Best Supporting Actress for We Are Family (2010).
See also
- List of Indian film actresses
