Dimple Kapadia
Biography
Dimple Kapadia is an Indian film actress born on 8 June 1957 in Mumbai, India. Known for her work in Hindi cinema, she has accumulated 87 known credits in the industry. Kapadia began her professional acting career at the age of 16 when she was launched by Raj Kapoor. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her contributions to film, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment sector. Her professional identity is defined by her long-standing presence in Hindi films, where she has transitioned through various stages of her career, from her initial debut as a teenager to her later work as a leading actress.
Career overview
Dimple Kapadia made her professional debut in 1973, playing the title role in the teen romance Bobby, which was directed by Raj Kapoor. Following the release of this film, she married Indian actor Rajesh Khanna and subsequently retired from the film industry. Kapadia returned to acting in 1984 after separating from Khanna, marking the beginning of a new phase in her professional life. During this period, she appeared in the drama Saagar, released in 1985. Her performances in both Bobby and Saagar earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, helping her establish herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema throughout the 1980s.
Early in her career, Kapadia was recognized as a national sex symbol. Seeking to expand her range and avoid being stereotyped, she pursued diverse roles within the industry. Over the course of her career, she has maintained a significant presence in Hindi films, contributing to a total of 87 known credits. Her transition back into the industry in the mid-1980s solidified her status as a versatile performer capable of sustaining a long-term career in Indian cinema.
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- Jab Khuli Kitaab (2024) as Anusuya
- Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) as Urmila Shukla
- Murder Mubarak (2024) as Cookie Katoch
- Go Noni Go (2024) as Noni
- Pathaan (2023) as Nandini
- Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo (2023) as Savitri "Rani Baa"
- Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023) as Renu Arora
- Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva (2022) as Savitri Devi
- A Thursday (2022) as Prime Minister Maya Rajguru
- Tandav (2021) as Anuradha Kishore
- Tenet (2020) as Priya
- Angrezi Medium (2020) as Mrs. Kohli
- Dabangg 3 (2019) as Naini Devi Pandey
- Welcome Back (2015) as Poonam
- Gollu Aur Pappu (2014)
- Finding Fanny (2014) as Rosalina 'Rosie' Eucharistica
- Cocktail (2012) as Kavita Kapoor
- Patiala House (2011) as Guneet Kahlon a.k.a. Bebe
- Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010)
- Dabangg (2010) as Naini
- Phir Kabhi (2009) as Ganga
- Luck by Chance (2009) as Neena Walia
- Jumbo (2008) as Devi
- Banaras (2006) as Gayatri
- Pyaar Mein Twist (2005) as Sheetal Arya
- Being Cyrus (2005) as Katy Sethna
- Hum Kaun Hai (2004) as Sandra Williams
- Leela (2002) as Leela
- Dil Chahta Hai (2001) as Tara Jaiswal
- Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999) as Devyani
- Laawaris (1999) as Kavita Saxena
- 2001: Do Hazaar Ek (1998) as Roshni Sharma
- Mrityudaata (1997) as Mrs. Janki Ghayal
- Agnichakra (1997) as Rani
- Krantiveer (1994) as Megha Dixit
- Gardish (1993) as Shanti
- The Confined (1993) as The Woman
- Rudaali (1993) as Shanichari
- Aaj Kie Aurat (1993) as Inspector Roshni Verma / Rajni
- Gunaah (1993)
- Sapne Saajan Ke (1992) as Dimple
- Karm Yodha (1992) as Namita
- Dil Aashna Hai (1992) as Barkha
- Angaar (1992) as Mili
- Narsimha (1991) as Anita V. Rastogi
- Haque (1991) as Varsha B. Singh
- Ajooba (1991) as Rukhsana Khan
- Dushman Devta (1991)
- Prahaar (1991) as Kiran
- Khoon Ka Karz (1991)
- Mast Kalandar (1991)
- Pyar Ke Naam Qurban (1990) as Rajkumari Devika Singh
- Kali Ganga (1990)
- Lekin... (1990) as Reva
- Pati Parmeshwar (1990)
- Drishti (1990) as Sandhya
- Touhean (1989)
- Ram Lakhan (1989) as Geeta Kashyap
- Batwara (1989)
- Ladaai (1989) as Billoo
- Aag Ka Gola (1989)
- Bees Saal Baad (1989) as Nisha
- Shehzaade (1989) as Aarti
- Sikka (1989)
- Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988) as Durga/Shanu
- Mera Shikaar (1988)
- Zakhmi Aurat (1988) as Kiran Dutt
- Kabzaa (1988) as Doctor Smita
- Aakhri Adaalat (1988) as Sub-Inspector Rima Kapoor
- Mahaveera (1988)
- Saazish (1988) as Meena
- Ganga Tere Desh Mein (1988) as Princess
- Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) as Shilpa
- Kaash (1987) as Pooja
- Insaaf (1987) as Sonia/Dr. Sarita
- Vikram (1986) as Inimaasi Princess of Salamia
- Living Legend - Raj Kapoor (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- Janbaaz (1986) as Reshma Rai
- Allah Rakha (1986) as Julie Khera
- Arjun (1985) as Geeta Sahani
- Saagar (1985) as Mona D'Silva
- Aitbaar (1985) as Neha Khanna
- Lava (1985) as Rinku Dayal
- Manzil Manzil (1984) as Seema Malhotra
- Zakhmi Sher (1984) as Advocate Anu Gupta
- Bobby (1973) as Bobby J. Braganza
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