Kareena Kapoor Khan
Biography
Kareena Kapoor Khan is an Indian film actress born on September 21, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Known for her work in Bollywood films, she was born into a family with a significant history in the film industry, including her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and her elder sister, Karisma. Due to her family background, she was exposed to the media spotlight from a young age. Kapoor has established a professional career in acting, with 87 known credits listed in her professional profile. She is recognized for her contributions to Indian cinema and continues to be a prominent figure within the Bollywood film industry.
Career overview
Kareena Kapoor Khan made her acting debut in the 2000 film Refugee. Her performance in this initial role earned her the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award. Following her debut, she appeared in the 2001 melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. This film achieved significant commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in the overseas market that year and remaining her biggest commercial success to date.
Between 2002 and 2003, Kapoor appeared in a series of films that were characterized by repetitive roles. These performances received negative reviews from critics. In response to this reception, Kapoor shifted her professional focus and began accepting more demanding parts to diversify her acting portfolio and address the criticism regarding her earlier work.
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Full filmography
- Daayra (2026)
- Dining with the Kapoors (2025) as Self
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Singham Again (2024) as Avni Singhham
- Crew (2024) as Jasmine Kohli
- Angry Young Men (2024) as Self
- The Buckingham Murders (2024) as DS Jaspreet 'Jazz' Bhamra
- The Buckingham Murders (2024) Producer
- Jaane Jaan (2023) as Maya D'Souza
- Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) as Rupa D'Souza
- Case Toh Banta Hai (2022)
- Star vs Food (2021) as Herself
- Pretty Fit (2020) as Self
- Angrezi Medium (2020) as Naina Kohli
- Good Newwz (2019) as Deepti Batra
- Veere Di Wedding (2018) as Kalindi Puri
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Comedy Nights Live (2016) as Herself
- Udta Punjab (2016) as Preet Sahani
- BFFs with Vogue (2016) as Self
- Ki & Ka (2016) as Kia Bansal
- Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) as Rasika
- Gabbar Is Back (2015) as Sunaina
- Brothers (2015) as Mary
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015) as Self
- Happy Ending (2014) as June Pinto
- Singham Returns (2014) as Avni Kamat
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Bombay Talkies (2013) as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
- Satyagraha (2013) as Yasmin Ahmed
- Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013) as Dia Sharma
- Rowdy Rathore (2012) as Self
- Making of Talaash (2012) as Self
- Talaash (2012) as Rosie
- Heroine (2012) as Mahi Arora
- Agent Vinod (2012) as Iram Parveen Bilal / Dr. Ruby Mendes / Josie
- Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012) as Riana Braganza
- Dabangg 2 (2012) as Special Appearance in "Fevicol Se" Song
- Accident : Making of Talaash (2012) as Self
- Bodyguard (2011) as Divya S. Rana
- Ra.One (2011) as Sonia S. Subramanium
- We Are Family (2010) as Shreya
- Golmaal 3 (2010) as Dabbu
- Milenge Milenge (2010) as Priya Malhotra
- 3 Idiots (2009) as Pia Sahastrabudhhe
- 3 Idiots (2009) Makeup Artist
- Tere Mere Beach Mein (2009) as Herself
- Billu (2009) as Sahir Khan's Heroine
- Kambakkht Ishq (2009) as Simrita Rai
- Kurbaan (2009) as Avantika Ahuja
- Luck by Chance (2009) as Self
- Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (2009) as Raina Khanna
- 10 Ka Dum (2008) as Herself
- Roadside Romeo (2008) as Laila
- Golmaal Returns (2008) as Ekta Kapoor
- Halla Bol (2008) as Herself (uncredited)
- Tashan (2008) as Pooja
- Jab We Met (2007) as Geet Kaur Dhillon
- Kya Love Story Hai (2007) as Special Appearance in ‘’It's Rocking’’ Song
- Chup Chup Ke (2006) as Shruti Singh Chauhan
- Don (2006) as Kamini Bhagat / Sonia
- Omkara (2006) as Dolly Mishra
- 36 China Town (2006) as Priya Singhania
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam (2006) as Himself
- Dosti: Friends Forever (2005) as Anjali
- Kyon Ki... (2005) as Dr. Tanvi Khurana
- Bewafaa (2005) as Anjali Sahai
- Koffee with Karan (2004) as Self
- Hulchul (2004) as Anjali
- Fida (2004) as Neha Mehr
- Aitraaz (2004) as Priya Malhotra
- Dev (2004) as Aaliya
- Yuva (2004) as Meera
- LOC: Kargil (2003) as Simran
- Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) as Sanjana
- Talaash: The Hunt Begins (2003) as Tina
- Khushi (2003) as Khushi Singh
- Chameli (2003) as Chameli
- Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002) as Tina Kapoor
- Jeena Sirf Merre Liye (2002) as Pooja (Pinky)
- Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) as Pooja “Poo” Sharma Raichand
- Aśoka (2001) as Kaurwaki
- Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001) as Pooja Saxena
- Ajnabee (2001) as Priya Malhotra
- Yaadein (2001) as Isha Singh Puri
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Refugee (2000) as Nazneen Ahmed
- 4 Idiots as Pia Sahastrabudhhe
- Untitled Raj & D.K Film