Kareena Kapoor Khan is an Indian actress. A prolific leading lady of Hindi cinema since 2000, she is noted for her roles across various film genres—from romantic comedies to crime dramas. Kapoor has received several accolades, including six Filmfare Awards, and as of 2024, she is one of Hindi cinema's highest-paid actresses.
Born into the Kapoor family, she is the daughter of actors Babita and Randhir Kapoor and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. She made her acting debut in Refugee (2000) and gained prominence the following year with several roles, including in the top-grossing drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... This was followed by a series of commercial failures and criticism for her repetitive roles. However, an against-type performance as a sex worker in the 2004 drama Chameli marked a turning point in her career. She earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of a riot victim in Dev (2004) and a character inspired by Desdemona in the crime film Omkara (2006). Her performance as a loquacious woman in the romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007) won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Further praise came for her dramatic performances in Kurbaan (2009), Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012), Heroine (2012), Udta Punjab (2016), and Laal Singh Chaddha (2022). Her highest-grossing films include the comedy-dramas 3 Idiots (2009) and Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), the action films Bodyguard (2011) and Singham Returns (2014), and the comedies Golmaal 3 (2010) and Good Newwz (2019). She has also starred in the female-led comedies Veere Di Wedding (2018) and Crew (2024).
Kapoor Khan is married to actor Saif Ali Khan, with whom she has two sons. Her off-screen life is widely covered in Indian media. She is known for being outspoken and assertive and is recognized for her fashion sense. Beyond acting, Kapoor participates in stage shows, hosts a radio show, and has co-written two autobiographical memoirs and two books on nutrition. She has launched her own clothing and cosmetics line and has worked with UNICEF since 2014 to advocate for girls' education and improved educational quality in India.
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