| 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” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 36-26-34 |
| Eye Colour | Hazel Green |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 21 September 1980 (Sunday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 43 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| School(s) | • Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai • Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun |
| College/University | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Educational Qualification | College Dropout |
| Debut | Film: Refugee (2000) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste/Ethnicity | Khatri/Punjabi |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Fortune Heights in Bandra West, Mumbai |
| Hobbies | Reading, Swimming and Yoga |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | 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 |
| 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– NoneNote: Kareena, in an interview, shared the story behind how they chose the name ‘Taimur’ for their son. She explained that the name ‘Taimur’ was Saif Ali Khan’s first friend’s who had lived in Mumbai. Kareena further revealed that Saif had a deep attachment to this name, and because of this they decided to name their first son ‘Taimur.’ |
| Parents | Father– Randhir Kapoor (Actor) Mother– Babita (Actress) |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Karisma Kapoor (Actress) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Dal-Chawal, Pasta and Spaghetti |
| Actor(s) | Raj Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actresses | Kajol, Nargis, Meena Kumari |
| Film(s) | 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) [1]Hindustan Times |
| 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) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kareena Kapoor
- Kareena Kapoor does not smoke.
- Is Kareena Kapoor a drinker? Yes, she enjoys wine.
- Kareena belongs to the fourth generation of the Kapoor family and was born to Babita, a Sindhi mother, and Randhir Kapoor, a Punjabi father.
- Kareena Kapoor’s birth name, “Siddhima,” given to her by her grandfather Raj Kapoor, is known by only a select few. Here is the family tree of Kareena Kapoor.
- Kareena Kapoor’s name was derived from Leo Tolstoy’s novel, Anna Karenina.
- Her father’s protectiveness extended towards both her and Karisma, as he insisted that they stay away from acting and focus on getting married. This caused conflicts between them, ultimately leading both sisters to move in with their mother.
- During her teenage years, she developed a significant infatuation for the actor Akshaye Khanna.
- Kareena Kapoor was originally cast to make her Bollywood debut opposite Hrithik Roshan in the film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai (2000). She even filmed a sequence for the movie. However, she eventually decided to leave the project due to a misunderstanding between Rakesh Roshan and her mother, Babita. In the end, Kareena Kapoor did star alongside Hrithik Roshan in the movie Kaho Na Pyaar Hai.
- From 2002 to 2003, her career experienced a significant downturn as all of her movies including Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, Khushi, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, LOC Kargil, failed to perform well at the box-office.
- The Indian-English version of Pride and Prejudice offered her the supporting role of Aishwarya Rai’s sister, but she declined.
- In 2006, she made the decision to become a vegetarian.
- Her portrayal of the vivacious character Geet in the 2007 film “Jab We Met” revitalized her acting career, resulting in triumph and a dedicated fan base.
- To provide electricity, she took on the responsibility of adopting the Chanderi village in Madhya Pradesh, renowned for its Chanderi saris, back in 2010.
- Kareena Kapoor co-authored the memoir “The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva” with Rochelle Pinto, which was released in 2012.
- During the interview, she confessed that she refrains from washing her jeans for an entire month, as she finds them more comfortable to wear in that state.
- Kareena Kapoor proudly stands next to her lifelike wax statue at Madame Tussauds Museum in both England and Singapore.
- Kareena Kapoor adorned over 130 exquisite dresses in the movie Heroine (2012), each crafted by renowned international designers. Among them, one dress alone was valued at ₹1.5 crores.
- Although she was initially the top pick for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie, Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram-Leela, she declined the opportunity. Eventually, the role was extended to Deepika Padukone.
- She made her debut as an anchor on Aaj Tak’s show “Good Newwz” in December 2019.
- During the launch event of MyTrident’s Fall-Winter 2023 collections at Andaz, Aerocity, New Delhi on 21 August 2023, Kareena Kapoor was appointed as the brand ambassador for the home furnishing brand. Present at the event were Kareena Kapoor, Trident Group’s Chairman Rajinder Gupta (second from the left), and the senior management of Trident Group.
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