Name: Kareena Kapoor Khan
Date of Birth: September 21, 1980
Place of Birth: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Profession: Actress
Nationality: Indian
Early Life and Education
Kareena was born into the prestigious Kapoor family, one of the most prominent families in the Bollywood industry. Her father, Randhir Kapoor, is a renowned actor and filmmaker, and her mother, Babita, is a former actress. She has an elder sister, Karisma Kapoor, who is also a famous Bollywood actress.
Kareena was initially named Siddhima but was later renamed Kareena after the character Kareena in the novel Anna Karenina, which her mother was reading at the time of her birth. She attended Jamnabai Narsee School and Welham Girls’ School in Dehradun. Later, she studied at Mumbai’s Mithibai College and pursued a degree in commerce. Kareena then went on to study law at Harvard University for a brief period but dropped out to follow her acting career.
Bollywood Debut
Kareena Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in Refugee (2000), directed by J.P. Dutta, opposite Abhishek Bachchan. While the film didn’t perform well at the box office, Kareena’s performance was appreciated.
Her breakthrough came with Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), directed by Karan Johar, where she played the role of Poo, a glamorous and fashionable character. The film was a massive commercial success and cemented her place in Bollywood.
FILMOGRAPHY:
| Year | Film Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Refugee | Nazneen “Naaz” Ahmed | Bollywood debut; Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Pooja Saxena | |
| 2001 | Yaadein | Isha Singh Puri | |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | Priya Malhotra | |
| 2001 | Asoka | Kaurwaki | |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… | Pooja “Poo” Sharma | Major commercial success |
| 2002 | Mujhse Dosti Karoge! | Tina Kapoor | |
| 2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Pinky/Pooja | |
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins… | Tina | |
| 2003 | Khushi | Khushi Singh | |
| 2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Sanjana | |
| 2003 | LOC Kargil | Simran | |
| 2004 | Chameli | Chameli | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2004 | Yuva | Mira | |
| 2004 | Dev | Aaliya | |
| 2004 | Fida | Neha Mehra | |
| 2004 | Aitraaz | Priya Saxena | |
| 2005 | Bewafaa | Anjali Sahai | |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki | Dr. Tanvi Khurana | |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Priya | |
| 2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Shruti | |
| 2006 | Omkara | Dolly Mishra | Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello |
| 2006 | Don | Kamini | Special appearance |
| 2007 | Kya Love Story Hai | Herself | Special appearance in song |
| 2007 | Jab We Met | Geet Dhillon | Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
| 2008 | Tashan | Pooja Singh | |
| 2008 | Roadside Romeo | Laila (voice) | Animated film |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Herself | Cameo appearance |
| 2009 | Billu | Herself | Special appearance in song |
| 2009 | Kambakkht Ishq | Simrita Rai | |
| 2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Raina Khanna | |
| 2009 | Kurbaan | Avantika Ahuja | |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots | Pia Sahastrabuddhe | One of the highest-grossing Bollywood films |
| 2010 | Milenge Milenge | Priya Malhotra | |
| 2010 | We Are Family | Shreya Arora | |
| 2010 | Golmaal 3 | Daboo | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Divya | Major commercial success |
| 2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Riana Braganza | |
| 2012 | Agent Vinod | Iram Parveen Bilal | |
| 2012 | Rowdy Rathore | Herself | Special appearance in song |
| 2012 | Heroine | Mahi Arora | |
| 2012 | Talaash: The Answer Lies Within | Rosie/Simran | |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Herself | Cameo appearance |
| 2013 | Satyagraha | Yasmin Ahmed | |
| 2013 | Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Dia Sharma | |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | Avni Kamat | |
| 2015 | Gabbar Is Back | Herself | Special appearance in song |
| 2015 | Bajrangi Bhaijaan | Rasika | One of the highest-grossing Indian films |
| 2016 | Ki & Ka | Kia Bansal | |
| 2016 | Udta Punjab | Dr. Preet Sahni | |
| 2018 | Veere Di Wedding | Kalindi Puri | Female-led ensemble film |
| 2019 | Good Newwz | Deepti Batra | |
| 2020 | Angrezi Medium | Naina Kohli | |
| 2022 | Laal Singh Chaddha | Rupa D’Souza | |
| 2023 | The Buckingham Murders | Jasmeet Bhamra | Also served as producer |
| 2024 | Crew | Jasmine | |
| 2024 | Singham Again | Avni Kamat | sequel to Singham Returns |
Awards and Recognition
Kareena Kapoor has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career, including:
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Jab We Met (2008), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2016), and several others.
- IIFA Awards: Multiple wins, including Best Actress for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Jab We Met.
- Padma Shri (2014): India’s fourth-highest civilian award for her contribution to the arts.
Personal Life
Kareena married Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan on October 16, 2012. The couple’s relationship and marriage were widely covered in the media. They have two sons, Taimur Ali Khan, born in 2016, and Jehangir Ali Khan, born in 2021.
Kareena and Saif are often regarded as one of the most popular couples in Bollywood, and their family life frequently makes headlines.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSjglnaBEZE&pp=ygUhICBLYXJlZW5hIEthcG9vciBpbnRlcnZpZXcgbGF0ZXN0
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kareenakapoorkhan/
