Kareena Kapoor Khan is one of the leading and highest-paid actors in Hindi Cinema. She was born in Bombay on or 1980, September 21. She is the daughter of Write and film producer Randhir Kapoor and actress Babita. Her whole background is connected to Bollywood. She is of Punjabi descent from the paternal side and Sindhi British from the maternal side. She studied in a school in Mumbai Jamnabai Narsee School then in Dehradun’s school Welham Girls’ School. Later at Mithibai College she studied commerce for two years. She then went to the United States for a 3-month summer program, Microcomputers at Harvard Summer School. After coming back, she enrolled herself in Government Law College, Mumbai to pursue Law but made a career in acting. She started training at the institute in Mumbai mentored by Kishore Namit Kapoor.

Career Beginning

Kareena Kapoor during the time of training at the institute in Mumbai was chosen as the lead role in Kaho naa Pyar hai. She left the project the more prominence was given to the director’s son. In the following year, she made her debut in the movie Refugee, which was set in the Indo-Pak war. The movie was a moderate box-office success in India. Kareena’s performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Then she was cast in Mujhse Kuch Kehna, a box-office hit. She then acts in Yadein. Ajnabee and Asoka. Aśoka was nominated for 5 awards including the Best Actress nomination for the 47th Film Fare Award. She then appeared in the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as Pooja (Poo), a very loveable over-the-top “character who resembles her as per the actor. According to critics she was “one of the main highlights of the film”. The success of the movies Mujhe Kuch Kehna hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham made her a leading actor. All of her movies later Mujhse Dostti Karogi, Jeena Sirf Mere Liye, Khushi, Talaash: The Hunt Begins, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and LOC Kargil were not successful.

Career Trajectory

Kareena’s career, movie Chameli was a turning point in earned special jury recognition at the Filmfare Awards. Yuva, her role was insubstantial. In the movie Dev, she received critical acclaim and an Award for Best Actress. Fida, 1st role as a villain, Aitraaz earned praise for her courtroom performance. Hulchul, the first commercial success in the years period Bewafa and Kyon Ki and Dosti: Friends Forever were not successful. The movie 36 China Town was a success at the box office and Chup Chup ke performed moderately. The movie Omkara – Received critical acclaim, she earned her 4th Filmfare and her 1st Screen Award.

Kareena Kapoor as Geet Dillon in Jab We Met earned acclaim for her performance and won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. It was a box office success. This character is considered one of the best characters she portrays. During the shooting, she ended her 4 years relationship with Shahid Kapoor. The movie Tashan underperformed at the box office. Golmaal Returns was a financial success. Kurbaan was the wife of a terrorist, she received a Filmfare Best Actress nomination. 3 Idiots, is a massive box office hit. Co-starring with Aamir Khan, earned widespread praise and won the IIFA Award for Best Actress. Milenge Milenge received a negative review and in We Are Family won the Best Supporting Actress. Golmaal 3, nomination for best actress. Bodyguard, financially a blockbuster but received mixed reviews. Following her success in Bodyguard and Ra-One, Kareena Kapoor starred opposite Imran Khan in the romantic comedy Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu set in Las Vegas, portraying the free-spirited Riana Braganza—a role she found personally appealing. The film was a commercial success and praised for her natural performance. She then appeared in the spy thriller Agent Vinod, which underperformed. In Heroine, she played a troubled actress in a performance critics deemed the film’s saving grace, earning her several award nominations.

Marriage Work and Motherhood

Kareena Kapoor married Saif Ali Khan in 2012 in a private ceremony. In 2012 starred in Talaash, a successful mystery. Her 2013 film Satyagraha underwhelmed, while she reduced her workload post-marriage, appearing in commercially successful films like Singham Returns and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. In 2016, she tackled gender roles in Ki & Ka earned her critical acclaim and award nominations for her supporting role.

Kareena gave birth to their sons Taimur Ali Khan in 2016 and Jehangir Ali Khan in 2021 After giving birth Kareena Kapoor returned to acting, seeking projects that fit her parental commitments. She then acted in Comedy movies and drama movies. Good Newwz, Veere de Wedding, Angrezi Medium, Laal Singh Chaddha, Crew, and Singham Again. And she also worked in thrillers like The Buckingham Murders and Jaane Jaan which is the most-watched Indian movie on Netflix 2023.

Other Works

Kareena Kapoor Khan made fashion history by launching her own clothing line with Globus. She later partnered with Lakmé Cosmetics, reinforcing her influence in beauty and lifestyle. She co-authored bestselling health and style books, including “Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight”. In 2021, her “Pregnancy Bible” became a wellness bestseller, reflecting her lifestyle advocacy. Kapoor Khan champions women’s and children’s rights through UNICEF and campaigns like NDTV’s Shakti. Appointed National Goodwill Ambassador in 2024, she focuses on education and health equity. She participated in relief concerts, adopted villages, and promoted immunization. Her ongoing humanitarian outreach spans disaster aid, hunger relief, and rural development. Since 2002, she’s performed in global concerts like Temptation Reloaded and Rock Stars. These shows bolstered her international appeal and showcased her live performance talent. Her radio show What Women Want earned acclaim for tackling women’s issues. She also judged Dance India Dance, connecting with wider audiences through TV and radio.