Kareena Kapoor
born 21 September 1980), also
known as Kareena Kapoor Khan, is an
Indian actress who appears in Bollywood
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
contemporary romantic comedies to
crime dramas—Kapoor has received six
Filmfare Awards , and has established
herself as one of Bollywood's highest-paid
actresses.
After making her acting debut in the 2000
war drama Refugee , Kapoor established
herself as a leading actress of Hindi
cinema in 2001 with roles in the historical
drama Aśoka and the blockbuster
melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie
Gham... . This initial success was followed
by a series of commercial failures and
repetitive roles, which garnered her
negative reviews. The year 2004 marked
a turning point for her when she played
against type in the role of a sex worker in
the drama Chameli. She subsequently
earned wide critical recognition for her
portrayal of a riot victim in the 2004
drama Dev and a character based on
William Shakespeare 's heroine
Desdemona in the 2006 crime film
Omkara , following which she received
the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for
her performance in the 2007 romantic
comedy Jab We Met . Kapoor achieved
further success by featuring as the female
lead in four of India's top-grossing
productions—the 2009 dramedy 3 Idiots ,
the 2010 comedy Golmaal 3, the 2011
romantic drama Bodyguard , and the
2011 science fiction Ra.One —and
received praise for her roles in the 2009
thriller Kurbaan and the 2012 drama
Heroine.
Married to actor Saif Ali Khan, Kapoor's
off-screen life is the subject of
widespread coverage in India. She is
known in the Indian media for being
publicly 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 is a stage performer and has
contributed as a co-author to three
books: an autobiographical memoir,
and
two nutrition guides. She has also
launched her own clothing line in
association with the retail chain Globus.
