Kareena Kapoor, now also known as Kareena Kapoor Khan, is a top Bollywood actress and renowned Indian celebrity.
Kareena Kapoor is ranked amongst the most successful and highest-paid actresses in the Indian film industry today. Coming from the most prominent Bollywood families, Kareena Kapoor has made a name for herself in the Hindi film industry with several award-winning roles, ranging from thrillers and romance to even comedies.
Apart from being a talented and most renowned actress in Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor is also an outspoken activist for education in the impoverished people of the country, especially for girls’ education in India. Being a popular fashion icon, Kareena Kapoor also has a line of cosmetics and clothings.
About Kareena Kapoor
Bio | |
| Real Name | Kareena Kapoor |
| Nickname | Bebo and Kareena Kapoor Khan |
| Date of Birth | 21st September 1980 |
| Age (as of September 2018) | 38 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai |
| Education | College drop-out from Mithibai College (Mumbai) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5 ft 4" (163 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 121 lbs (55 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Hazel Green |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Randhir Kapoor (Actor) |
| Mother | Babita (Actress) |
| Sister | Karishma Kapoor (Actress) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Saif Ali Khan (Actor) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net Worth | INR 437,00,00,000 (USD 60 Million) |
| Famous for | Refugee (2000), Ajnabee, Asoka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001), Talaash: The Hunt Begins, LOC Kargil (2003), Chameli, Dev, Fida, Hulchul (2004), Chup Chup Ke, Omkara, Don (2006), Jab We Met (2007), Tashan, Golmaal Returns (2008), Kurbaan, 3 Idiots (2009), We Are Family, Golmaal-3 (2010), Bodyguard, Ra:One (2011), Agent Vinod, Heroine (2012), Satyagraha (2013), Singham Returns (2014), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Udta Punjab (2016) |
| First Movie | Refugee (2000) |
| Annual Income | INR 100,00,00,000 (USD 13.5 Million) |
| Salary (per film) | INR 11,00,00,000 (USD 1.5 Million) |
| Favorite Food | Dal-Rice, Spaghetti and Pasta |
| Favorite Actors | Raj Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favorite Actresses | Nargis, Meena Kumari and Kajol |
| Hobbies | Reading books, doing yoga and swimming |
Kareena Kapoor is an extremely talented actress as well as a top Indian celebrity. Kareena Kapoor is an award-winning actress who has appeared in several memorable and breakthrough roles in her movies.
Kareena Kapoor’s age is 30 years as Kareena Kapoor was born on the 21st of September, 1980, in Mumbai. Kareena Kapoor’s height is around 5 ft 4 inches (163 cm) while Kareena Kapoor’s weight is around 55 kg (121 lbs). In her spare time, Kareena Kapoor lists reading books, swimming and doing yoga as her hobbies.
Kareena Kapoor’s father is the popular yesteryear actor, Randhir Kapoor, while Kareena Kapoor’s mother is popular veteran actress Babita. Although Kareena Kapoor does not have any brothers, Kareena Kapoor’s elder sister is popular Bollywood actress, Karishma Kapoor. Kareena Kapoor’s boyfriends included Bollywood superstars Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapur. However, Kareena Kapoor’s husband is popular Bollywood actor, Saif Ali Khan, whom she has been married to since October, 2012. Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have a lovely son, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, who is already a darling of the tabloids.
Talking about her success as an actress in Bollywood, Kareena Kapoor’s salary per film is around INR 11 crores (USD 1.5 Million). Along with her movie contracts the numerous luxury brand endorsement deals make Kareena Kapoor’s annual income around INR 100 crores (USD 13.5 Million). All in all, Kareena Kapoor’s net worth is around INR 437 crores (USD 60 Million).
In terms of talent, Kareena Kapoor is a multiple award-winning actress and has been applauded numerous times by movie critics for her impressive performances. Kareena Kapoor has won several prestigious awards and also been nominated numerous times.
Kareena Kapoor was awarded the prestigious 2005 Rajiv Gandhi Young Achiever Award, besides several other accolades.
The list of Kareena Kapoor’s awards include winning the Filmfare Awards’ Best Female Debut award for her initial role in ‘Refugee’ (2000). Later on, Kareena Kapoor won the Filmfare Awards’ Special Award for her impressive role in ‘Chameli’ (2004), the Filmfare Awards’ Best Actress (Critics) award for her role in Dev’ (2005), the Filmfare Awards’ Best Actress (Critics) award for her amazing performance in ‘Omkara’ (2007), before finally winning the Filmfare Awards’ Best Supporting Actress award for her role in ‘We Are Family’ (2011). Apart from winning these awards, Kareena Kapoor has also had 8 Filmfare Award nominations too.
Kareena Kapoor won the BIG Star Entertainment Awards’ Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Female award as well as the BIG Star Entertainment Awards’ Most Entertaining Pair of the Year award (shared with Salman Khan) for her impressive role in ‘Bodyguard’ (2011). Later, Kareena Kapoor also won the BIG Star Entertainment Awards’ Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller – Female award for her excellent performance in ‘Talaash’ (2012). Apart from winning these, Kareena Kapoor has also had 6 BIG Star Entertainment Award nominations as well.
Kareena Kapoor won the Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards’ Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her popular performance in ‘Jab We Met’ (2008). Later, Kareena Kapoor was also nominated for 3 Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards too.
Kareena Kapoor also won the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards’ Star Debut of the Year – Female award for her first movie ‘Refugee’ (2000), the 2004 IIFA Awards’ Style Diva of the Year award, the IIFA Awards’ Best Actress award for ‘Jab We Met’ (2008) and also won the IIFA Awards’ Best Actress award for her impressive role in ‘3 Idiots’ (2010). Besides winning these, Kareena Kapoor has also had 8 International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Award nominations as well.
Kareena Kapoor is the winner of the Screen Awards’ Best Actress award for her impressive role in ‘Omkara’ (2007), the Screen Awards’ Best Actress award for ‘Jab We Met’ (2008) and also the Screen Awards’ Best Actress (Popular Choice) award for her amazing performance in ‘Kurbaan’ (2010) and ‘3 Idiots’ (2010). Apart from these wins, Kareena Kapoor has also had 16 Screen Award nominations too.
Kareena Kapoor has also won the Stardust Awards’ Special Jury Award for her impressive performance in ‘Chameli’ (2004), the Stardust Awards’ Performer of the Year – Female award for her role in ‘Omkara’ (2007), the Stardust Awards’ Star of the Year – Female award for her role in ‘Jab We Met’ (2008), the 2009 Stardust Awards’ Style Icon of the Year – Female award, the Stardust Awards’ Star of the Year – Female award for her role in ‘Kurbaan’ (2010), the Stardust Awards’ Performer of the Year – Female award for ‘3 Idiots’ (2010) as well as the Stardust Awards’ Performer of the Year – Female award for her impressive role in ‘Talaash’ (2013). Apart from these wins, Kareena Kapoor has also had an impressive 19 Stardust Award nominations in her career.
Kareena Kapoor is also the winner of the Zee Cine Awards’ Lux Face of the Year award for her debut movie ‘Refugee’ (2000), the 2002 Zee Cine Awards’ Queen of Hearts award and the Zee Cine Awards’ Best Actor – Female award for her role in ‘Jab We Met’ (2008). Apart from winning these awards, Kareena Kapoor has had 9 Zee Cine Award nominations too.
Interesting Facts About Kareena Kapoor
- Although Kareena Kapoor does not smoke she does drink alcohol.
- Kareena Kapoor belongs to the famed Kapoor family of Bollywood, which is now in the 4th generation of Bollywood actors, actresses, producers and directors.
- Little known fact about Kareena Kapoor is that her grandfather, legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, had actually named her ‘Siddhima Kapoor’, when she was born.
- Although they belonged to a family of actors and filmmakers, Kareena Kapoor and her sister Karishma Kapoor were restricted by their father from entering the film industry. After frequent conflicts with their father on this topic, both sisters began living separately with their mother.
- Kareena Kapoor has confessed that she has had a teenage crush on Akshaye Khanna, the popular Bollywood actor.
- Although she was set to star opposite Hrithik Roshan in ‘Kaho Naa Pyar Hai’ she had to back out of the movie when conflict started between the director, Rakesh Roshan, and her mother, Babita.
- Kareena Kapoor was earlier a non-vegetarian however she has turned a vegetarian since 2006.
- After a lull of around 4 years in her career, Kareena Kapoor’s stardom was revitalized with her bubbly and energetic performance in ‘Jab We Met’ (2007).
- Being a prominent philanthropist, Kareena Kapoor has adopted Chanderi, a small village in Madhya Pradesh and provided electricity for the first time to its residents.
- Madame Tussauds has honored Kareena Kapoor with wax statues at their Singapore and England museums.
- Kareena Kapoor wore over 130 designer dresses for her role in ‘Heroine’ (2012), which were reportedly worth over INR 1.5 crores.. each!
