Kareena Kapoor Khan, famously known as Bebo, was born on September 21, 1980. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita and younger sister to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor.
The actress attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, followed by Welham Girls' School in Dehradun. She studied commerce for two years at Mithibai College and also attended a three-month summer course in microcomputers at Harvard Summer School in the United States.
Kareena Kapoor Khan was always inspired by the work of actresses Nargis and Meena Kumari. She got her training from an acting institute in Mumbai mentored by Kishore Namit Kapoor.
She made her debut in Bollywood in 2000 with Refugee. Her performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
She has appeared in films like Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Ajnabee and Ashoka, among others but her role as Pooja aka Poo in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...., bagged her tremendous fame.
She also starred in Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, Talaash: The Hunt Begins..., Khushi, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and the four-hour war epic LOC Kargil.
Kareena Kapoor Khan has played many challenging roles in Chameli, Dev and Omkara. Her movie, Jab We Met, which was released in 2007, was appreciated by film critics, as well as her fans.
In 2012, she married actor Saif Ali Khan and has two sons named Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan.
Kareena Kapoor Khan has also featured in movies such as Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, Heroine, Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, Singham Returns, Ki & Ka, Udta Punjab, Veere Di Wedding and others.
In an exclusive conversation on India Today, filmmaker Meghna Gulzar and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran discussed their film Dhaira and its exploration of uncomfortable societal questions surrounding crimes against women, judicial delays, and extrajudicial encounter killings. Reflecting on public outrage and the growing demand for instant justice, Meghna Gulzar noted, "Hesitating to talk about it is not going to make it go away." Addressing the dilemma between the rule of law and vigilante justice, she clarified that her intent was not to advocate encounter culture, stating, "I don't believe that we need to become a banana republic and that our police should become trigger-happy." Prithviraj Sukumaran explained his character Raman as an argument reflecting societal frustration with an overburdened judicial system facing millions of pending cases. Gulzar highlighted how the narrative confronts moral gray zones, juvenile justice laws post-Nirbhaya, and the complex reality of justice delivery in India today.
In this India Today Special conversation, filmmaker Meghna Gulzar and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran discuss their film Daayra, addressing thematic complexities surrounding sexual assault cases, extrajudicial encounter killings, and growing public disillusionment with the criminal justice system. The discussion explores how systemic bottlenecks and an overburdened judiciary with millions of pending cases lead to public frustration, often driving societal support for immediate retribution and police encounters over constitutional due process. Reflecting on landmark events such as the 2012 Nirbhaya case and the 2019 Hyderabad police encounter, the creators dissect the moral conflicts faced by law enforcement and citizens alike. Prithviraj Sukumaran elaborates on his role as DCP Raman, explaining how the narrative juxtaposes violent crimes against women with retaliatory police actions to prompt societal dialogue without validating vigilantism or offering simplistic moral conclusions. Additionally, Meghna Gulzar highlights the civic function of cinema in confronting uncomfortable social realities rather than relying on standard commercial tropes. The panel also covers casting decisions, the shifting dynamics between theatrical exhibition and digital streaming platforms, and the increasing convergence between regional and mainstream Indian film industries.
Could Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali be ready to bury the hatchet? The actor was seen at the filmmaker's Mumbai residence on Tuesday, decades after their reported fallout. Her visit comes amid reports that Bhansali has approached Kareena for the female lead in his upcoming film with Dhanush, potentially bringing the two together professionally for the first time.
This special report covers the happy news from Bollywood power couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, who welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Friday, November 7. The couple made the announcement with a joint statement on social media saying, 'Our bundle of joy has arrived'. The news was met with a flood of congratulatory messages from fans and prominent figures from the film industry. Celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Parineeti Chopra were among those who commented on their post to congratulate the new parents. This report details the joyous announcement and the warm wishes from across the nation for Bollywood's newest parents.
This special report focuses on Bollywood stars Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, who welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Friday, November 7, 2025. The couple announced the news with a joint statement saying, 'Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy'. The announcement prompted a flood of congratulatory messages from across the film industry. Fellow actors including Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Parineeti Chopra were among the many celebrities who took to social media to share their best wishes with the new parents. Kaif and Kaushal, who married in December 2021, had announced their pregnancy in September 2025, calling it 'the best chapter of our lives'.
On Guru Nanak Jayanti, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan visited a Gurudwara in Mumbai with her sons Taimur and Jeh.
Saif Ali Khan, who turned 55 on August 16, returned to Mumbai with wife Kareena Kapoor and their sons after a cosy family celebration.
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Watch how a Karachi rave featured a dancing Kareena Kapoor Khan avatar set to her iconic “Poo” dialogue.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan exuded royalt as they arrived hand-in-hand at Aadar Jain-Alekha Advani wedding.
Saif Ali Khan's medical report confirmed that family friend Afsar Zaidi handled admission at 4:11 AM. Saif suffered lacerations and abrasions.
Confusion surrounds the armed intruder case at Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's residence a week after the incident. Multiple accounts have emerged, leaving questions about Saif's hospital companion and the accused's identity. Police are collecting evidence, including fingerprints, and plan an identification parade as part of their probe.
Actor Saif Ali Khan, who sustained multiple stab injuries during a home invasion, has given his statement to the Bandra Police. He revealed that he and his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, were in their bedroom on the 11th floor when they heard the house help screaming, leading to the shocking incident.
Saif Ali Khan shares harrowing details of a home invasion, revealing he was stabbed and a ransom was demanded.
Maharashtra Minister Nitish Rane has cast doubts on Saif's injuries and recovery while Police claim to have evidence against the accused Bangladeshi national, but face language barriers in interrogation.
The Saif Ali Khan stabbing case has sparked a political debate in Maharashtra over Bangladeshi infiltration.
Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt paid a visit to Lilavati hospital to check on actor Saif Ali Khan. The actor is currently undergoing treatment after being stabbed after being stabbed by an intruder who broke into his Mumbai residence during a burglary attempt on Thursday (January 16).
Actor Kareena Kapoor informed the police that the intruder who attacked her husband, Saif Ali Khan, at their Mumbai apartment was "highly aggressive," stabbing him multiple times without stealing anything.
CCTV footage has surfaced which reveals the intruder responsible for stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan entering his apartment stealthily.
Kareena Kapoor, who is currently staying with her sister Karisma Kapoor, arrived at Lilavati hospital this morning to meet Saif Ali Khan. Doctors treating Saif Ali Khan on Friday said he is recovering well. They also informed the media that the actor escaped narrowly as the knife missed his spine by just 2 millimeters.
