Dimple Kapadia
About Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Kapadia (born 8 June 1957) is an Indian film actress who predominantly appears in Hindi films. She was launched by Raj Kapoor at age 16, playing the title role in his teen romance Bobby (1973). In that same year she married Indian actor Rajesh Khanna and retired from acting. Kapadia returned to the film industry in 1984, following her separation from Khanna. One of her films of that period was the drama Saagar (1985). Both Bobby and Saagar won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema in the 1980s.
Initially recognized as a national sex symbol, Kapadia was keen to avoid being stereotyped and expand her range of acting roles. She subsequently took on more serious parts in a range of film genres, from mainstream to parallel cinema, and received acclaim for her performances in such films as Kaash (1987), Drishti (1990), Lekin... (1990), and Rudaali (1993), which earned her a National Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She followed with supporting roles in Gardish (1993) and Krantiveer (1994), the latter of which garnered her a fourth Filmfare Award.
Kapadia continued working infrequently through the 1990s and the 2000s. She played a minor part in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and was noted for her portrayal of the title role in the American production Leela (2002). Some of her later film credits include leading roles in Hum Kaun Hai? (2004), Pyaar Mein Twist (2005), Phir Kabhi (2008) and Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010), and supporting roles in Being Cyrus (2005), Luck by Chance (2009), Dabangg (2010), Cocktail (2012) and Finding Fanny (2014). Kapadia is the mother of Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna, both former actresses.
Filmography(11)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Jab Khuli Kitaab Comedy | 26 Nov 2024 | Anusuya | Blockbuster |
 Go Noni Go Comedy | 23 Oct 2024 | Noni | Released |
 Murder Mubarak Comedy | 15 Mar 2024 | Cookie Katoch | Released |
 Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Romance | 9 Feb 2024 | Urmila Shukla | Released |
 Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Comedy | 8 Mar 2023 | Renu Arora | Released |
 Pathaan Action | 25 Jan 2023 | Nandini | Released |
 Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva Action | 8 Sept 2022 | Savitri Devi | Released |
 A Thursday Thriller | 17 Feb 2022 | Prime Minister Maya Rajguru | Released |
 Angrezi Medium Drama | 13 Mar 2020 | Mrs. Kohli | Hit |
 Dabangg 3 Action | 20 Dec 2019 | Naini Devi Pandey | Average |
 Welcome Back Action | 4 Sept 2015 | Poonam | Average |
Career Timeline
11 films · Debut 2015
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(6)
Dimple Kapadia – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Dimple Kapadia is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 11 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Dimple Kapadia has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Salman Khan, Luv Ranjan, Anees Bazmee. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Dimple Kapadia has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Comedy, Drama, Crime, Action, Romance, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Dimple Kapadia made their hindi film debut in 2015 with the film Welcome Back. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Dimple Kapadia's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Dimple Kapadia
How many hindi films has Dimple Kapadia acted in?▼
Dimple Kapadia has been part of 11 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Comedy, Drama, Family.
What is Dimple Kapadia's most popular hindi film?▼
Dimple Kapadia's notable hindi films include "Jab Khuli Kitaab", "Go Noni Go", "Murder Mubarak". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Dimple Kapadia works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Dimple Kapadia (born 8 June 1957) is an Indian film actress who predominantly appears in Hindi films. She was launched by Raj Kapoor at age 16, playin...
When did Dimple Kapadia debut in bollywood?▼
Dimple Kapadia made their bollywood debut in 2015 with the film "Welcome Back".
What genres has Dimple Kapadia worked in?▼
Dimple Kapadia has worked in Comedy (8 films), Drama (4 films), Crime (4 films), Action (4 films), Romance (3 films), Thriller (3 films) in their hindi film career.