Kareena Kapoor is a popular Bollywood actress who has worked in numerous successful Hindi films. She was born on September 21, 1980, in Mumbai, India, to veteran actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita.
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Kareena comes from a family of actors, as her grandfather was Raj Kapoor, a legendary actor, director, and producer in Indian cinema. Here’s everything you need to know about Kareena Kapoor.
Kareena Kapoor Bio/Wiki
Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Nickname
Bebo
Profession
Actress
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)
in centimeters– 163 cm in meters– 1.63 m in feet inches– 5’ 4”
Filmfare Awards • Best Female Debut for Refugee (2001) • Special Award for Chameli (2004) • Best Actress (Critics) Award for Dev (2005) • Best Actress (Critics) Award for Omkara (2007) • Best Actress Award for Jab We Met (2008) • Best Supporting Actress Award for We Are Family (2011)
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) • Star Debut of the Year – Female for Refugee (2001) • Style Diva of the Year (2004) • Best Actress Award for Jab We Met (2008) • Best Actress Award for 3 Idiots (2010)
Honours • Rajiv Gandhi Young Achiever Award (2005)
Controversies
• There had been her catfights with Bipasha Basu on the sets of the film Ajnabee, as she publicly took a dig at her skin tone by calling her a “kali billi.” • Her controversial MMS with Shahid Kapoor, having a steamy liplock went viral on social media. • She publicly made fun of Priyanka Chopra’s accent, after which Priyanka finally replied by saying that she got it from the same place that Saif got his from.
Boys, Affairs, and More
Marital Status
Married
Affairs/Boyfriends
• Hrithik Roshan (Actor) • Shahid Kapoor (Actor) • Saif Ali Khan (Actor)
Marriage Date
16 October 2012
Family
Husband/Spouse
Saif Ali Khan (Actor)
Children
Son– 2 • Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi (born on 20 December 2016) • Jeh (She gave birth to her 2nd son, Jeh, on 21 February 2021 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.) Daughter– None
Bollywood: Awaara, Sangam, Bobby, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, Hollywood: Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Love Story, Ben Hur
Cricketer
Virat Kohli
Colour(s)
Red and Black
Perfume
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Classique
Fashion Designer
Manish Malhotra
Travel Destination(s)
Switzerland and London
Style Quotient
Cars Collection
• BMW 7 Series, • LX 470 SUV • Mercedes Benz S 350D (cost around Rs 1.90 Crore in India)
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)
$1.47 million (Rs. 11 crore/film as of 2018)
Net Worth (approx.)
$60 million (INR 4.46 million as of 2018)
Early Life and Education:
Kareena Kapoor attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, where she was a good student and actively participated in various extracurricular activities. She then pursued a degree in commerce from Mithibai College in Mumbai but dropped out after the first year to pursue a career in acting.
Career in Acting:
Kareena Kapoor made her acting debut in 2000 with the film “Refugee” opposite Abhishek Bachchan, which was a moderate success. However, it was her second film “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” that made her a star.
Since then, she has acted in several successful films such as “Jab We Met,” “3 Idiots,” “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” and “Good Newwz,” to name a few. She has won numerous awards for her performances, including six Filmfare Awards.
Personal Life:
Kareena Kapoor married actor Saif Ali Khan in 2012, and the couple has two children together, a son named Taimur Ali Khan and a younger son, Jeh Ali Khan.
Philanthropy and Social Work:
Apart from her successful career in acting, Kareena Kapoor is also involved in various philanthropic and social work activities.
She is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and supports causes such as child rights, education, and health. She also runs a charity foundation called the Kareena Kapoor Khan Foundation, which supports various causes, including cancer research and education.
Conclusion:
Kareena Kapoor is a talented actress who has made a significant contribution to the Indian film industry. Her performances have been critically acclaimed, and she has won numerous awards for her work. In addition, she is also actively involved in various philanthropic and social work activities, making her a role model for many.
