| Kapoor at the Global Indian TV Honours in Mumbai, February 2008 | |
| Born | September 21, 1980 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Partner | Saif Ali Khan (2007–present) |
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Kareena Kapoor (Hindi: करीना कपूर, pronounced [kəˈriːnaː kəˈpuːr]; born on September 21, 1980), often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary romantic dramas to comedies, period films to major Bollywood productions, as well as less publicised independent films.
Born into a family where her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and elder sister Karisma were actors, Kapoor faced the media spotlight from a very young age, but did not make her acting debut until the 2000 film Refugee. Her melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... became India's highest-grossing film in the overseas market in 2001, and is one of her biggest commercial successes to date. After receiving negative reviews for a series of repetitive roles, Kapoor accepted more demanding parts in order to avoid being typecast, and was consequently recognized by critics for displaying greater versatility as an actress. Her portrayal of a sex worker in Chameli (2004) proved to be the turning point in her career and she was later noted for her performances in the critically acclaimed projects Dev (2004) and Omkara (2006).
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes[3] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Refugee | Nazneen "Naaz" Ahmed | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Pooja Saxena | |
| Yaadein | Isha Singh Puri | ||
| Ajnabee | Priya Malhotra | ||
| Asoka | Kaurwaki | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Pooja "Poo" Sharma | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2002 | Mujhse Dosti Karoge! | Tina Kapoor | |
| Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Pooja/Pinky | ||
| 2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | Tina | |
| Khushi | Khushi Singh (Lali) | ||
| Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Sanjana | ||
| LOC Kargil | Simran | ||
| 2004 | Chameli | Chameli | Filmfare Award for Special Performance |
| Yuva | Mira | ||
| Dev | Aaliya | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance | |
| Fida | Neha Mehra | ||
| Aitraaz | Priya Saxena/Malhotra | ||
| Hulchul | Anjali | ||
| 2005 | Bewafaa | Anjali Sahai | |
| Kyon Ki | Dr. Tanvi Khurana | ||
| Dosti: Friends Forever | Anjali | ||
| 2006 | 36 China Town | Priya | |
| Chup Chup Ke | Shruti | ||
| Omkara | Dolly Mishra | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| Don - The Chase Begins Again | Kamini | Cameo | |
| 2007 | Kya Love Story Hai | Herself | Special appearance in song It's Rocking |
| Jab We Met | Geet Dhillon | Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 2008 | Halla Bol | Herself | Special appearance |
| Tashan | Pooja Singh | ||
| Roadside Romeo | Laila | Voice | |
| Golmaal Returns | Ekta | ||
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Herself | Special appearance |
| Billu | Herself | Special appearance in song Marjaani | |
| Kambakkht Ishq | Simrita Rai | ||
| Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Raina Khanna | ||
| Kurbaan | Avantika Ahuja/Khan | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 3 Idiots | Pia Sahastrabudhhe | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 2010 | Milenge Milenge | Priya Malhotra | |
| We Are Family | Shreya Arora | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Golmaal 3 | Daboo | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Divya | Filming |
| Ra.One | Post-production | ||
| Shakun Batra's Untitled Project | Tiara | Filming | |
| Agent Vinod | Iram | Filming | |
| 2012 | Reema Kagti's Untitled Project | Filming |
