ABOUT KAREENA KAPOOR

Kareena Kapoor Kareena Kapoor smiling away from the camera Kapoor at an event for Channel V  in 2013 Born21 September 1980 (age 34) Bombay , Maharashtra , India Occupation * Film actress  * fashion designer  * author Years active2000–present Spouse(s)Saif Ali Khan  (2012–present) Parent(s) * Randhir Kapoor * Babita Kapoor RelativesSee Kapoor family *Kareena Kapoor* (pronounced [kəˈriːnaː kəˈpuːr] ; born 21 September 1980), also known by her married name *Kareena Kapoor Khan*, is an Indian actress who appears inBollywood  films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor  and Babita , and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor . Noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of film genres —from contemporary romantic comedies to crime dramas—Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards , and has established herself as one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses.[1] [2] After making her acting debut in the 2000 war drama "Refugee ", Kapoor established herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema in 2001 with roles in the historical drama "Aśoka " and theblockbuster  melodrama "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... ". This initial success was followed by a series of commercial failures and repetitive roles, which garnered her negative reviews. The year 2004 marked a turning point for her when she played against type  in the role of a sex worker in the drama"Chameli ". She subsequently earned wide critical recognition for her portrayal of a riot victim in the 2004 drama "Dev " and a character based onWilliam Shakespeare 's heroineDesdemona  in the 2006 crime film"Omkara ", following which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress  for her performance in the 2007 romantic comedy  "Jab We Met ". Kapoor achieved further success by featuring as the female lead in four of India's top-grossing productions —the 2009dramedy  "3 Idiots ", the 2010 comedy"Golmaal 3 ", the 2011 romantic drama"Bodyguard ", and the 2011 science fiction "Ra.One "—and received praise for her roles in the 2009 thriller "Kurbaan "and the 2012 drama "Heroine ". Married to actor Saif Ali Khan , Kapoor's off-screen life is the subject of widespread coverage in India. She is known in the Indian media for being publicly outspoken and assertive, and is recognised for her contributions to the film industry through her fashion style and film roles. In addition to film acting, Kapoor is a stage performer and has contributed as a co-author to three books: an autobiographical memoir, and two nutrition guides. She has also launched her own clothing line in association with the retail chainGlobus . Early life and backgroundActing careerOther venturesPublic image and characterPerformances: technique and analysisFilmography and awardsEdit Selected filmographyEdit Main article: Kareena Kapoor Khan filmography * "Refugee " (2000) * "Aśoka " (2001) * "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... " (2001) * "Chameli " (2003) * "Dev " (2004) * "Omkara " (2006) * "Jab We Met " (2007) * "Kurbaan " (2009) * "3 Idiots " (2009) * "We Are Family " (2010) * "Golmaal 3 " (2010) * "Heroine " (2012)Awards and nominationsEdit See also: List of awards and nominations received by Kareena Kapoor Khan For her role in "Refugee", Kapoor was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut  in 2000. She won theFilmfare Award for Special Performance for "Chameli" (2003), and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress  for "Dev"(2004) and "Omkara" (2006). Kapoor received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress  for "Jab We Met" (2007) and theFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress  for "We Are Family" (2010).