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Introduction

Besides the fact that she belongs to the first film family of the Indian film industry she is one that has carved a niche for herself and how! With a blood line like the Kapoors how could one possibly go wrong? Kareena also popularly known as Bebo amongst her close ones has beyond a doubt proven her metal as an actor. Predecessor and elder sister Karisma was one of the most popular actors of the 90s and now Kareena seems to be ruling the roost.

 
Family Tree

Her great grand father Prithvi Raj Kapoor started this legacy which was later followed by Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor’s cinema was such that it could put life into a stone and touch hearts in a way that very few could. Her parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita were both actors just like her grandfather’s brothers Shashi Kapoor and Shammi Kapoor and her uncles Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor.

 
Learning The Ropes

Kareena studied at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and went to Welham’s girls boarding school Dehradun which was later followed by Harvard Summer School. She also later enrolled herself into the government law college in Mumbai but she later decided to become an actor for which she left law after a year. She learnt acting from Kishore Namit’s acting school.

 
USP

Kareena has always been known to be a spontaneous actor. It is believed that she could be fooling around on the sets just before her shot but once the camera starts rolling she gets into character immediately. Kareena had a reputation of speaking her mind regardless if it was offensive to anyone due to which some actors used to make digs at her to gain publicity as she would retort to them. But with experience Kareena has now smartened up.

 
Launchpad

Kareena Kapoor was supposed to star opposite Hrithik Roshan in his debut film Kaho Naa Pyar Hai, but due to some issues she opted out of the film and was launched in J.P.Dutta’s Refugee opposite Abhishek Bachchan in the year 2000. Like a lot of other actors she too went through a phase where her films were flopping in a row with films like ‘Asoka’ and ‘Yaadein’ but that was just a phase as she bounced back and how as today she is the highest paid female lead actor in the film industry.
 

With Karan Johar’s ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ Kareena had another hit to her credit. Even though she wasn’t the lead heroine her character as Poo was widely appreciated. ‘Chameli’ later followed in which she played a prostitute. After that film there was no looking back for her. ‘Aitraaz’ and ‘Hulchul’ only established her foothold further in the industry as both films were big hits. Then came the icing on the cake ‘Omkara’, where the audiences were bowled over by her performance and most recently one of the biggest hits of the year ‘Jab We Met’ opposite Shahid Kapoor got her awards too. She has yet another film to be released with Shahid Kapoor but its been on hold for over 2 years now titled ‘Milenge Milenge’. Kareena is currently dating Saif Ali Khan.

Filmography

  Forthcoming
  Stepmom

  Milenge Milenge

  Jihaad

  Dhruv

  Kismat Talkies(2009)

  Lajjo(2009)

  Three Idiots(2009)

  Agent Vinod(2009)


  Released
  Main Aur Mrs Khanna(2009)

  Kambakht Ishq(2009)

  Billu Barber Special Appearance (2009)

  Golmaal Returns(2008)

  Roadside Romeo(2008)

  Kya Love Story HaiSpecial Appearance (2007)

  Don - The Chase Begins AgainSpecial Appearance (2006)

  Tashan (2008)

  Jab We Met (2007)

  Halla Bol (Guest Appearance, 2007)

  Don (2006)

  Omkara (2006)

  Chup Chup Ke (2006)

  36 China Town (2006)

  Dosti: Friends Forever (2005)

  Kyon Ki (2005)

  Bewafaa (2005)

  Hulchul (2004)

  Aitraaz (2004)

  Fida (2004)

  Dev (2004)

  Yuva (2004)

  Chameli (2003)

  LOC: Kargil (2003)

  Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003)

  Khushi (2003)

  Talaash: The Hunt Begins... (2003)

  Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002)

  Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)

  Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)

  Ajnabee (2001)

  Asoka (2001)

  Yaadein... (2001)

  Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001)

  Refugee (2000)

Up-Close & Personal - Kareena Kapoor

  
 Name: Kareena Kapoor

  Nick Name: Bebo

  Date of Birth (Birthday: 21 September, 1980

  Zodiac Sign: Virgo

  Height: 5'5"

  Hair Color: Black

  Birth Place: Bombay, Maharashtra

  Marital Status: Single

  Languages: Hindi, English

  Hobbies: Reading, swimming, eating and making friends

  Contact Address: 112, Kshitij 99, hill road, Bandra (w), Mumbai 400050

  Father's Name: Randhir Kapoor

  Mother's Name: Babita Kapoor

  Sister: Karisma Kapoor

  Boyfriend: Saif Ali Khan

  Debut Film: Refugee

  Famous Movies: Refugee, Dosti, Kyon Ki, Hulchul, Aitraaz, Fida, Dev, Yuva, Chameli, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, Khushi, Talaash: The Hunt Begins, Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Ajnabee, Asoka, Yaadein, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Jab We Met

  Latest Movies: Dosti, Kyunki, Jab We Met

  Favourite Actor: Raj Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan

  Favourite Actress: Babita, Nargis

  Favourite Color: black, red

  Likes: Love watching old movies like Breakfast At Tiffany's, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Love Story and Ben  Hur

Achievements - Kareena Kapoor

Stardust Award for Star of the Year - Female (2008)
Film: Jab We Met

Screen Award for Best Actress (2008)
Film: Jab We Met

IIFA Award for Performance in a Leading Role (Female) (2008)
Film: Jab We Met

IIFA Award for Best Actress (2008)
Film: Jab We Met

Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2007)
Film: Jab We Met

Screen Award for Best Actress (2007)
Film: Omkara

Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) (2006)
Film: Omkara

Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) (2004)
Film: Dev

Filmfare Award for Best Female Debutante (2000)
Film: Refugee

Interview - Kareena Kapoor

Q: You’ve lost so much of weight …your looking good.

A: That's because I've been exercising like crazy. You know how we Kapoors have a tendency to gain weight. I've battled that tendency for years.
Q: You had got fantastic accolades for Dev.

A: I know. But I wish more people had seen it. I'm very proud of ‘Dev’. Things have changed a lot since then. Today audiences are far more receptive to new cinematic experiences. Whether it's a complete entertainer like ‘Don’ or a deep enthralling drama like ‘Omkara’, the audience is ready for any kind of new cinema.
Q: You worked with new co-stars in Omkara.

A: Yes, although Saif and I had only a couple of scenes together. We had worked together in ‘LOC’. My co-star in ‘Omkara’ was Ajay Devgan and he's a wonderful person. I know him from my childhood when he was Karisma’s co-star.
Q: How come you had gone from natural to glam-doll in your second film itself?

A: That's because ‘Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai’ happened to me after ‘Refugee’. I needed to be completely glamorous. Today cinema has changed. So have
Q: That was quite a drastic change!

A: I wanted to acclimatize myself to the audiences' changing taste. Today all actors need to accustom themselves to a new kind of cinema. Even as a person I've matured considerably. When you're younger you tend to be more reckless and immature. Today I feel certain enough to take the right decisions about my life and livelihood.
Q: How come you were hardly there in Chup Chup Ke?

A: Ask Priyadarshan.
Q: How do you feel about being a role model for urban youngsters?

A: I like it because I believe in myself. I try to achieve what I have to. Youngsters identify with that. I'm ambitious. I came in the industry to achieve something and I’m not going to leave until I achieve it.
Q: So tell us something about Karisma, how is she doing?

A: She's doing fine. She's in Mumbai with her daughter. She's open to hearing scripts. She wants to play substantial roles. She's looking her best these days. Pencil-thin and ready to face the camera.

Kareena Kapoor - Trivia

Trivia

# In 2006, Kareena Kapoor declared that she would become a vegetarian in order to keep her weight in check


# In the year 2007 Kareena Kapoor became the only actress to be featured among "The Highest Tax Payers of 2006–07


# In 2007 Kareena was ranked eighth by the U.K. magazine Eastern Eye as one of "Asia's Sexiest Women


# Even in 2008 Kareena was declared the winner of PETA India's "Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2008" online poll for the second consecutive year


# In March 2009, Kareena became the only woman to be featured on Filmfare Magazine's annual "Power List", a list of the ten most powerful people of Bollywood


# Sajid Nadiadwala specially ordered a dress from Paris for Kareena which costed 8 lakhs


# Granddaughter of Raj Kapoor, great-granddaughter of Prithviraj Kapoor and great-great-granddaughter of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor


# Kareena loves horseback riding


# Kareena belongs to the first film family being the granddaughter of Prithvi Raj Kapoor.


# Kareena is one of the highest paid actresses today.


# Kareena herself sang the song "Jab Nahin Aye They Tum", for the movie Dev.


# A cricket tournament was named after her by one of her fervent fans.


# Kareena is a very close friend of Amrita Arora.


# Kareena will be seen lending her voice in Yash Raj Production's next animated film directed by Jugal Hansraj.



Quotes


# “Shahid and Amrita (Rao) make a good onscreen pair”


# “I still hate putting on make-up. I crib all the time when my face is being done up. And I still yell and crib when Manish (Malhotra) makes me try on outfits. I hate dressing up. I'm happy in my salwar-kameez.”


# "Yeah, I'm getting my price. Producers are even willing to pay me more than what I ask. But unfortunately, I can't do every film. So I have to turn down offers. (Laughs) “Chalo, at least this way others get work.”


# “Life is full of happiness and tears, be strong and have faith.”


# “I don't want to play these complex characters. I don't want to do any classics or period films either.”


# “I have good movies in hand. And finally I'm content with myself. I've reached a comfort level with myself.”

Bebo and Sallu will ad together

# Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor have been roped in as the new brand ambassadors for a jewellery brand. They recently shot for a TVC campaign for the brand at Mehboob Studio, Mumbai.

Bebo’s Double Jeopardy on GQ

# If you thought this sylphlike beauty is only making a name for her in movies, you can’t be further away from the truth. Kareena already made hullabaloo in the cinematic world after Kurbaan and now 3 Idiots. But now, this ethereal lady will be seen on the cover of illustrious magazine GQ. What makes this issue an issue to talk about is that, it’s twice the charisma and sizzle as this issue of GQ has not one, but two dazzlingly sizzling covers of Kareena. What a way to begin 2010. Get twice the ecstasy of Kareena Kapoor for the month (January 2010).

Kareena Kapoor to endorse Chronotech watches

# Kareena Kapoor, the hottest damsel of Bollywood will soon be endorsing an Italian brand of watches christened Chronotech.

Kareena Kapoor to endorse Sony Vaio's 'Size Zero' laptops

# Kareena Kapoor is on a roll. The gorgeous actress who was responsible for making 'Size Zero' a domestic term a couple of years ago, thus becomes the first Indian brand ambassador of Sony Vaio. Kareena would be seen launching and promoting the Sony Vaio's new 'Size Zero' laptops. The actress has two colossal projects lined up in the near future, Kurbaan and 3 Idiots.

'Kurbaan' stars for 3-city tour: London, Dubai, New York

# Kurbaan’s soothing and mesmerizing euphony has spread like wildfire across the country. Dharma Productions film and a UTV Motion Pictures release directed by Rensil D'Silva, is all set to enthrall international fans on November 20 worldwide and November 19 in the Middle East. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor, along with producer Karan Johar will embark on a 3-city tour of London, Dubai and New York to promote KURBAAN

Glamorous Kareena turns ordinary for Stepmom remake

# Kareena Kapoor will be seen in her yet another new avatar of simplicity in director Siddharth Malhotra ‘Stepmom’. Manish Malhotra has been shouldered the responsibility of bringing down Kareena's glamour-quotient and making her look like an ordinary woman in Stepmom.

Kareena cover girl graces OK! magazine

# If you thought Kambhakkht Ishq is the only thing that is making news for hot bebo, think again. Kareena dons the cover girl of eminent magazine OK. She is donning a lemonlike tart colored Christian Dior dress. Behind this mantrap the person responsible is none other than top-notch stylist cum designer Aki Narula. Way to go Bebo.....that's the way to steal spotlight.

Kareena Kapoor to launch her web site

# Following in the footsteps of international celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Victoria Bekham and Madonna, Kareena Kapoor too has decided to launch her own website.

According to reports the site would be fashionable in nature as it would informative about Kareena’s latest fashion trends. Apparently the site will be completely tech savvy, just like the international star sites. Kareena has as it is been considered as a fashion icon amongst the youth and with a website like that we’re sure that she’s going to get a lot of clicks…

With her knowledge about fashion and the reach of a website, a lot of youngsters who want tips from her or want to look like her can now get updates at their fingertips.

Way to go Bebo

Trouble in paradise?

# Recently there have been rumours about Kareena and Saif going through issues in their relationship. But reportedly that’s all that they are…rumours. Apparently Kareena was to perform at a recent award function and Saif was shooting in London for his home production being canned by Imtiaz Ali, and took a flight to meet Kareena and surprise her. She also reportedly was very excited with Saif showing up and surprising her… Well now that should take care of all the gossip that’s being spread by some gossip mongers aye…

Saif and Kareena truly Rock on…

# Saif and Kareena have been rocking literally and how! As per reports they recently rocked a show with their performance together at ‘Sharjah for Jashan 2008’. Apparently the outstanding response received by this show has left the organizers, the Morani brothers to organize more shows across the globe. The organizers reportedly said that the fan following for Saif and Kareena is immense abroad and they are planning shows in the Middle East and across Europe.