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Kareena Kapoor was born on September 21, 1980 in Mumbai, Bombay State, India and is credited as a film actor, model and dancer. That puts Kareena Kapoor at 45 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Mithibai College. Awards on record include Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2008) and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress (2007).
My Take
Kareena Kapoor is Bollywood royalty in the truest sense, and what impresses me is that she earned her place rather than merely inheriting it. Descended from the legendary Kapoor dynasty, she could have leaned on the name, but six Filmfare Awards and a back-to-back haul of Best Actress and Critics' honors in 2007 and 2008 prove the talent is real. Becoming one of Hindi cinema's highest-paid actresses while juggling acting, dancing, and modeling speaks to a rare versatility. I find her star power almost radioactive on screen, the sort of charisma that lifts an entire frame the moment she enters it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kareena Kapoor
- Name (Japanese)
- カリーナー・カプール
- Reading
- かりーなー・かぷーる
- Born
- September 21, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Mumbai, Bombay State, India
- Occupation
- film actor / model / dancer / actor
2. Background
- University
- Mithibai College
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Filmfare Award for Best Actress
- 2007 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kareena Kapoor born?
Born September 21, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Kareena Kapoor from?
Kareena Kapoor is from Mumbai, Bombay State, India.
What does Kareena Kapoor do?
Kareena Kapoor works as film actor, model, dancer, actor.
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