Kareena Kapoor Khan Age, Children, Family, Career, Net Worth

From silver screen royalty to one of Bollywood’s most magnetic leading ladies, Kareena Kapoor Khan has turned every role into a headline and every frame into a moment.

Kareena was born on September 21, 1980 (46 years old) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She stepped into the family business of acting in 2000 and has not stepped out of the spotlight since.

She lit the fuse on her career with Refugee and went on to build a filmography that reads like a tour through modern Bollywood, including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Chameli, Omkara, Jab We Met, 3 Idiots, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Along the way, she has collected multiple Filmfare Awards and carved a path through romance, drama, comedy, and crime, proving that her range is as wide as her star wattage is bright.

Quick Facts of Kareena Kapoor Khan

Full Name	Kareena Kapoor Khan
Nickname	Bebo
Profession	Actress
Age	46 years old
Date of Birth	September 21, 1980
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac/Sun Sign	Virgo
Birthplace	Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Current Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender	Female

Kareena Kapoor Khan Early Life and Education

Kareena Kapoor Khan was raised in Bombay, now Mumbai, Maharashtra. She belongs to the Kapoor film family.

Kareena was raised mainly by her mother during part of her childhood. She was exposed to films from a young age and became interested in acting early.

Education

Kareena studied at Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and later at Welham Girls’ School in Dehradun.

After school, she studied commerce for two years at Mithibai College, Mumbai. She also took a three-month microcomputer course at Harvard Summer School.

Later, she joined Government Law College, Mumbai, but left after her first year to focus on acting.

School	Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun
Alma Mater	Government Law College, Mumbai
Highest Qualification	College dropout

Kareena Kapoor Khan Personal Life

Kareena Kapoor Khan is married to actor Saif Ali Khan. Their bond began like a slow-burning film scene, not a sudden headline.

They worked together in Tashan. The film became important in their personal life because it brought them closer.

They first worked together during a photoshoot in 2005, but their romance started later during Tashan. And then in 2007, they began dating during the making of the same film.

Marriage

Kareena and Saif got married on 16 October 2012 in Mumbai.

Their marriage was a quiet, registered ceremony at Saif’s residence in Bandra. It is known that the couple married after a five-year courtship.

Children

Kareena and Saif have two sons. Their first son, Taimur Ali Khan, was born in 2016. Their second son, Jehangir (Jeh) Ali Khan, was born in 2021.

Past Relationship

Before marrying Saif, Kareena was in a relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor.

Kareena and Shahid dated for about three years before they broke up in 2007. They also worked together in films, including Jab We Met.

Father

Her father, Randhir Kapoor, is a former Indian actor, producer, and director who worked in Hindi cinema.

He is the son of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor and the grandson of actor Prithviraj Kapoor.

He acted in films such as Jawani Diwani, Raampur Ka Lakshman, Haath Ki Safai, Jeet, and Lafange. Apart from acting, he also worked as a film producer and director.

Mother

Kareena’s mother, Babita Kapoor, is also a former Indian actress who worked in Hindi films from the 1960s to the early 1970s.

Babita came from a film-linked family. Her father was actor Hari Shivdasani, and actress Sadhana Shivdasani was her cousin. She later became known for films such as Raaz, Farz, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Kismat, Doli, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, and Banphool.

Babita married Randhir on November 6, 1971. After marriage, she stepped away from films. She later played a strong role in raising her daughters, Karisma and Kareena.

Siblings

Kareena has one elder sister, Karisma Kapoor. Karisma is also an actress in Hindi cinema.

Relationship Status	Married
Partners	Current husband: Saif Ali Khan Ex-boyfriend: Shahid Kapoor
Children	Sons: Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan
Parents	Father: Randhir Kapoor Mother: Babita Kapoor
Siblings	Sister: Karisma Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor Khan Career

Kareena Kapoor Khan started her acting career in 2000 with Refugee. The film was directed by J. P. Dutta.

She worked opposite Abhishek Bachchan, who also made his debut with the same film. Kareena played Naaz, a young woman whose story is linked to the India-Pakistan border.

Her first performance got attention from film critics and viewers.

2001: Early Fame with Commercial Films

In 2001, Kareena appeared in several Hindi films. She worked with Tusshar Kapoor in Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai.

She then acted in Yaadein, directed by Subhash Ghai, with Hrithik Roshan and Jackie Shroff.

The same year, she appeared in Ajnabee with Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, and Bipasha Basu.

Her biggest film of 2001 was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, directed by Karan Johar. She played Pooja, also called Poo.

Her co-stars included Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Rani Mukerji.

The film became a major box-office success and gave Kareena a strong place among young Hindi film actresses.

2002 to 2003: Career Setback

After early success, Kareena faced a difficult phase in 2002 and 2003.

She acted in films such as Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, Talaash: The Hunt Begins, Khushi, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and LOC Kargil. These films did not perform well with critics or at the box office.

During this time, she worked with actors such as Hrithik Roshan, Rani Mukerji, Fardeen Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Abhishek Bachchan, and Ajay Devgn.

Though this phase was not strong commercially, it gave her more screen experience and helped her choose better roles later.

2004: Change in Acting Image with Chameli, Yuva, Dev, and Aitraaz

The year 2004 became an important point in Kareena’s career. She started accepting roles that were different from her earlier glamorous parts.

In Chameli, directed by Sudhir Mishra, she worked with Rahul Bose. Her role was serious and different from her earlier films.

The film helped critics see her as an actress who could take on difficult characters. She received special jury recognition at the Filmfare Awards for this performance.

In Yuva, directed by Mani Ratnam, she worked with Vivek Oberoi. In Dev, directed by Govind Nihalani, she acted with Amitabh Bachchan and Fardeen Khan.

The same year, Kareena acted in Fida with Shahid Kapoor and Fardeen Khan. She also appeared in Aitraaz with Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, and Amrish Puri.

In Hulchul, she worked with Akshaye Khanna, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Suniel Shetty, and Amrish Puri. Hulchul became her first commercial success after a weak phase.

2005 to 2006: More Roles and Critical Praise for Omkara

In 2005, Kareena appeared in films such as Bewafaa, Kyon Ki, and Dosti: Friends Forever.

She worked with Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff, Bobby Deol, Lara Dutta, and Akshay Kumar again in these films.

In 2006, she worked with Shahid Kapoor in 36 China Town and Chup Chup Ke. 36 China Town was a commercial success, while Chup Chup Ke had a fair box-office run.

Her most praised film of 2006 was Omkara, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The film was based on Shakespeare’s Othello.

Kareena played Dolly Mishra. Her co-stars included Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Bipasha Basu, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Naseeruddin Shah. Her performance earned her major praise and a Screen Award.

2007: Major Success with Jab We Met

In 2007, Kareena played Geet Dhillon in Jab We Met. The film was directed by Imtiaz Ali. She worked opposite Shahid Kapoor.

Her character, Geet, became one of the most loved roles of her career. The film was liked by critics and was also successful at the box office.

2008 to 2011: Big Films and Wider Reach

In 2008, Kareena acted in Tashan with Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, and Anil Kapoor. She also gave her voice to Roadside Romeo.

The same year, she appeared in Golmaal Returns, directed by Rohit Shetty, with Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Amrita Arora. The film became a financial success.

In 2009, she acted in Kambakkht Ishq with Akshay Kumar. She also worked with Salman Khan and Sohail Khan in Main Aurr Mrs Khanna.

In Kurbaan, she acted with Saif Ali Khan and Vivek Oberoi. The same year, Kareena appeared in 3 Idiots with Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Boman Irani, and Mona Singh. The film became one of the biggest Hindi film hits of that period and is still counted among her best-known films.

In 2010, she acted in We Are Family with Kajol and Arjun Rampal.

She also appeared in Golmaal 3 with Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Khemu, and Mithun Chakraborty.

In 2011, Kareena worked with Salman Khan in Bodyguard. She also acted with Shah Rukh Khan and Arjun Rampal in Ra.One. Both films helped her stay active in large-scale commercial cinema.

2012 to 2017: Mature Roles After Marriage

In 2012, Kareena acted in Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu with Imran Khan. She then appeared in Agent Vinod with Saif Ali Khan.

In the same year, she played the lead role in Heroine, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, and also appeared in Talaash: The Answer Lies Within with Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

In 2013, she worked with Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee, and Amrita Rao in Satyagraha.

In 2014, she acted in Singham Returns with Ajay Devgn. In 2015, she worked with Salman Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The film became one of the highest-earning Indian films of that year and won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

In 2016, Kareena appeared in Ki & Ka with Arjun Kapoor. The film discussed gender roles in marriage and became a commercial success. The same year, she acted in Udta Punjab with Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Diljit Dosanjh.

2018 to 2020: Female-Led Films and Comedy Roles

After the birth of her first child, Kareena returned to films with Veere Di Wedding in 2018. She worked with Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker, and Shikha Talsania. The film focused on female friendship and became one of the highest-grossing female-led Hindi films.

In 2019, she acted in Good Newwz with Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani. The film became a major box-office success.

In 2020, she appeared in Angrezi Medium with Irrfan Khan, Radhika Madan, Deepak Dobriyal, and Dimple Kapadia. Her role was shorter, but it marked her work in a different type of family comedy-drama.

2022 to 2024: OTT Debut, Production Work, and Recent Films

In 2022, Kareena acted in Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh. The film was an official Hindi adaptation of Forrest Gump. Her performance received attention, though the film had a mixed public response.

In 2023, Kareena made her streaming debut with Jaane Jaan, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. She worked with Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma. The film was based on the Japanese novel The Devotion of Suspect X.

She also starred in The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta. In this film, she played a detective in Buckinghamshire. The film also marked her first production work.

In 2024, Kareena acted in Crew with Tabu and Kriti Sanon. Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma also appeared in the film. Kareena, Tabu, and Kriti played flight attendants. The film became another successful female-led film in her career.

The same year, she returned as Avni Kamat Singham in Singham Again. The film had a large cast that included Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor.

Upcoming Movies

Kareena is confirmed as a police officer in Daayra. The film has completed filming and is produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios. It is set to be released on September 18, 2026.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Awards and Achievements

Here are some of Kareena’s major achievements:

Key Wins

• 2001: Filmfare Award – Best Female Debut (Refugee)
• 2001: IIFA Award – Star Debut of the Year – Female (Refugee)
• 2001: Bollywood Movie Award – Best Female Debut (Refugee)
• 2001: Sansui Viewers’ Choice Award – Most Promising Debut Actress (Refugee)
• 2001: Zee Cine Award – Lux Face of the Year (Refugee)
• 2004: Filmfare Award – Special Performance Award (Chameli)
• 2004: Bollywood Movie Award – Critics Award for Best Actress (Chameli)
• 2004: Sansui Viewers’ Choice Award – Best Actress (Critics) (Chameli)
• 2004: Stardust Award – Special Jury Award (Chameli)
• 2004: IIFA Award – Samsung Diva Award (Special Honor)
• 2005: Filmfare Award – Critics Award for Best Actress (Dev)
• 2006: Priyadarshni Academy Award – Smita Patil Memorial Award (Contribution to Indian Cinema)
• 2007: Filmfare Award – Critics Award for Best Actress (Omkara)
• 2007: Stardust Award – Performer of the Year (Female) (Omkara)
• 2007: HT Café Film Award – Best Actress (Jab We Met)
• 2008: Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Jab We Met)
• 2008: IIFA Award – Best Actress (Jab We Met)
• 2008: Zee Cine Award – Best Actor – Female (Jab We Met)
• 2008: Screen Award – Best Actress (Jab We Met)
• 2008: Apsara Film Producers Guild Award – Best Actress (Jab We Met)
• 2008: Stardust Award – Star of the Year – Actress (Jab We Met)
• 2010: IIFA Award – Best Actress (3 Idiots)
• 2010: Screen Award – Best Actress (Popular Choice) (3 Idiots)
• 2010: Stardust Award – Star of the Year – Actress (3 Idiots)
• 2010: Stardust Award – Performer of the Year (Female) (3 Idiots)
• 2010: HELLO! Hall of Fame Award – Entertainer of the Year
• 2011: Filmfare Award – Best Supporting Actress (We Are Family)
• 2011: BIG Star Entertainment Award – Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Role (Bodyguard)
• 2011: Global Film Award – Gitanjali Style Icon (Female)
• 2012: BIG Star Entertainment Award – Most Entertaining Actress in a Thriller Role (Talaash)
• 2012: ETC Bollywood Business Award – Most Profitable Actress (Bodyguard)
• 2013: Stardust Award – Performer of the Year (Female) (Talaash)
• 2013: NDTV Indian of the Year – Entertainer of the Decade
• 2014: Asiavision Award – Icon of the Year
• 2016: ETC Bollywood Business Award – Highest Grossing Actress (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)
• 2018: Lux Golden Rose Award – Confident Beauty of the Year (Veere Di Wedding)
• 2018: Masala! Award – Asian Icon of the Year
• 2020: Talent Track Award – Digital Content Icon of the Year (What Women Want)
• 2021: Talent Track Award – Best Anchor (Female) (What Women Want)
• 2024: Filmfare OTT Award – Best Actress, Web Original Film (Jaane Jaan)
• 2024: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award – Best Actress (Critics) (Jaane Jaan)
• 2024: Times of India Film Award (TOIFA) – Best Actress in a Web Film (Jaane Jaan)
• 2025: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award – Critics Best Actress (The Buckingham Murders)
• 2026: The Honours (The Hollywood Reporter India) – THR Icon Award (Special Honor)

Key Nominations

• 2002: Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Asoka)
• 2002: Filmfare Award – Best Supporting Actress (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…)
• 2002: IIFA Award – Best Supporting Actress (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…)
• 2002: Screen Award – Best Actress (Asoka)
• 2002: Zee Cine Award – Best Actor – Female (Asoka)
• 2002: Zee Cine Award – Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…)
• 2004: Screen Award – Best Actress (Chameli)
• 2005: Screen Award – Best Actress (Dev)
• 2005: Zee Cine Award – Best Actor – Female (Dev)
• 2007: IIFA Award – Best Actress (Omkara)
• 2007: Screen Award – Best Actress (Omkara)
• 2007: Zee Cine Award – Best Actor – Female (Omkara)
• 2009: IIFA Award – Best Actress (Golmaal Returns)
• 2010: Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Kurbaan)
• 2010: Filmfare Award – Best Actress (3 Idiots)
• 2010: Screen Award – Best Actress (3 Idiots)
• 2011: Filmfare & IIFA Awards – Best Actress (Golmaal 3)
• 2012: Filmfare & IIFA Awards, and Screen Award – Best Actress (Bodyguard)
• 2013: Filmfare & IIFA Awards, and Screen Award – Best Actress (Heroine)
• 2016: Screen Award – Best Actress (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)
• 2017: Filmfare Award – Best Supporting Actress & Zee Cine Award – Best Actor – Female (Udta Punjab)
• 2019: Screen Award – Best Actress (Veere Di Wedding)
• 2020: Filmfare & IIFA Awards – Best Actress (Good Newwz)
• 2023: Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Laal Singh Chaddha)
• 2025: Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Crew)
• 2025: Filmfare Award – Best Actress (Critics) (The Buckingham Murders)

Kareena Kapoor Khan Controversies

• Taimur Ali Khan’s Name Row: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan faced public criticism after they named their first son in 2016. Some people objected to the name because of its link to a historical ruler. Kareena later said the reaction was hard for her and that she did not understand why people were offended by a child’s name. She also said that the name was a personal choice for her and Saif.
• Pregnancy Book Title Controversy: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible also became part of a legal issue. A petition was filed over the use of the word Bible in the title. The petitioner claimed that the title hurt religious feelings. Reports said the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice in the matter.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Philanthropy and Social Work

Kareena Kapoor Khan has worked with UNICEF India for many years. She was appointed a UNICEF Celebrity Advocate in 2014. In 2023, UNICEF made her its National Ambassador for India. In this role, she supports every child’s right to early childhood development, health, education, and gender equality.

As a celebrity advocate, she has spoken up for girls’ education, foundational learning, immunisation, and breastfeeding. She has pushed for secondary education for girls above 14, so they can keep learning instead of facing early marriage. She has visited schools in rural Rajasthan and Maharashtra to meet children in UNICEF’s Child-Friendly Schools programme. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she spoke for children’s learning and their return to school after reopening.

Kareena has also joined other public campaigns. She and her husband Saif Ali Khan took part in the ‘I for India’ online fundraiser in May 2020, which raised money for COVID-19 relief. The couple also pledged donations to the PM CARES Fund and the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Net Worth

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s net worth is estimated to be around ₹350-₹450 crores ($37.04-$47.62 million). Her annual salary ranges between ₹25-₹40 crores ($2.65-$4.23 million).

Net Worth (Approx.)	₹350-₹450 crores ($37.04-$47.62 million)
Annual Salary (Approx.)	₹25-₹40 crores ($2.65-$4.23 million)

Assets, Lifestyle, Cars, and Properties

Kareena Kapoor Khan lives with Saif Ali Khan in a four-floor home called Satguru Sharan in Bandra, Mumbai. The family moved there in 2021. Media reports value the house at more than Rs 100 crore. It has five bedrooms, a private terrace pool, a library, a gym, a music room, and a walk-in wardrobe.

Before this, the couple lived in a flat at Fortune Heights in Bandra, which they reportedly bought in 2013 for about Rs 48 crore. They later put that apartment on rent. Through Saif’s family, they also have access to the Pataudi Palace near Gurugram, reported to be worth around Rs 800 crore, and they own a chalet in Gstaad, Switzerland, reported at about Rs 33 crore. These figures come from media reports and have not been confirmed by the family.

The couple’s reported car collection includes premium SUVs and sedans:

• Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• BMW 7 Series
• BMW X7
• Land Rover Defender 110
• Range Rover Sport
• Lexus LX 470

Brand Endorsements and Business Ventures

Kareena earns a large share of her income outside films. Over the years, she has been the face of many brands, including Lakme, Globus, Sony, Head & Shoulders, Prega News, Magnum Ice Cream, Netmeds, Springfit Mattress, Puma Yoga Collection, Berger Silk Glamor, and TOPS sauces. She is also a brand ambassador and investor in Pluckk, a fresh fruits and vegetables startup, and an ambassador for MyTrident, a home furnishing brand by the Trident Group.

She has also written books. In 2012, she released The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva with Rochelle Pinto. She has co-written nutrition guides with dietician Rujuta Diwekar. In 2021, she published Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible with Aditi Shah Bhimjyani, a guide for mothers-to-be.

In 2024, she turned producer with The Buckingham Murders, which she produced with Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor. She also hosts a radio and chat show, What Women Want.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Height, Weight, and Physical Stats

Kareena Kapoor Khan’s physical details are listed here:

Height	In centimeters: 163 cm In meters: 1.63 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 4 inches
Weight	In Kg: 55 kg In lbs: 121 lbs
Body Measurements	36-26-34 inches
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Hazel Green

Kareena Kapoor Khan Social Media

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Interesting Facts About Kareena Kapoor Khan

• Kareena studied a three-month microcomputer course at Harvard Summer School before acting.
• Her father was not in favour of women from the family joining the film industry at first.
• Kareena has co-written books linked to food, style, and pregnancy.
• She has also hosted a radio show outside her film work.

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