Dimple Kapadia - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 08, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | Bombay, Bombay State, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Dimple Kapadia's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Breakout role in "Bobby" (1973); celebrated performances in films such as "Saagar" (1985), "Rudaali" (1993), "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001), and "Tenet" (2020) |
Intro
Dimple Kapadia is a prominent Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema since the early 1970s. She debuted as a teenager in Raj Kapoor’s iconic film "Bobby" (1973) and went on to have a versatile and enduring career featuring both mainstream and parallel cinema. Kapadia is acclaimed for her range, strong screen presence, and has received numerous awards for her performances.
Early Life & Background
Dimple Kapadia was born to Chunnibhai Kapadia, a Gujarati entrepreneur, and Betty Kapadia. She was discovered by filmmaker Raj Kapoor, who cast her in the film "Bobby" while she was still a teenager, marking the beginning of her successful career in Bollywood.
Career Highlights
- Debut in Raj Kapoor’s acclaimed film "Bobby" (1973), which was a major box office success
- National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in "Rudaali" (1993)
- Significant roles in "Saagar" (1985), "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001), "Finding Fanny" (2014), and internationally in Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" (2020)
- Received multiple Filmfare Awards and nominations throughout her career
Trivia
- She married Indian superstar Rajesh Khanna at the age of 16, before the release of her debut film.
- Dimple Kapadia took a sabbatical from acting after marriage and returned to films in the 1980s.
- She is the mother of actress Twinkle Khanna.
- Kapadia’s performance in "Bobby" is considered a defining moment in Hindi cinema’s portrayal of women.
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Dimple Kapadia was born the 8 June 1957.
Bombay, Bombay State, India.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 8th, 1957, in brief:
- Historical events: Scott Adams, the creator of the 'Dilbert' comic strip, was born on June 8, 1957. 'Dilbert' is a satirical comic strip that humorously critiques corporate culture and office life.
- Day of the week: June 8th, 1957 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: All Shook Up by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: Yes Tonight Josephine by Johnnie Ray
- Popular movie: Old Yeller directed by Robert Stevenson
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