Karishma Kapoor Biography

Birth Name: This blue eyed beauty Karishma Kapoor is known for her versatility. After taking a break in Bollywood now she is all set to make a huge comeback.

Date Of Birth: 25 June, 1974

Height: 5' 3" (1.60 m)

BIOGRAPHY:

Karishma was born to Randhir and Babita Kapoor. She is the granddaughter of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, great-granddaughter of actor Prithviraj Kapoor, sister of actress Kareena Kapoor.

 Karisma Kapoor made her film debut with Prem Qaidi (1991) opposite Harish. Her next big hit was Anari (1993) and during this time she made news with a fight with her Andaz Apna Apna (1994) co-star, actress Raveena Tandon.

She had a series of hit comedies between 1994 and 1997 starting with Raja Babu (1994) and ending with Hero No. 1 (1997) with Govinda and director David Dhawan. She hit the big time with the super success of Raja Hindustani (1996) and further consolidated her career with Dil To Pagal Hai (1997).

In Fiza (2000) she surprised many with an excellent performance showing great emotional range and depth. In October 2008, alongside actor Arjun Rampal and director/choreographer Farah Khan, Kapoor began judging the dance show Nach Baliye 4.

In 2011, she officially announced she is returning to movies in a Vikram Bhatt's next, a 3D film titled Dangerous Ishq.

PERSONAL LIFE:

Karisma was engaged to Abhishek Bachchan. The engagement was announced in October 2002 on the 60th birthday of Abhishek's father, Amitabh Bachchan. Four months later in February 2003, they split up.

On September 29, 2003, she married Delhi-based industrialist, Sanjay Kapur, at the R.K. Cottage, where all Kapoor marriages have taken place.

The couple's daughter Samaira was born on 11 March 2005. She gave birth to their second child, son Kiaan Raj Kapoor on 12 March 2010.

FASHION:

Karishma has got a wonderful sense of style. She has always been very fashion conscious, even as a child she knew exactly what she wanted. After all, she has been born in a blue-blooded home.
FILMOGRAPHY:
As An Actor
Dangerous Ishq (2011) (Under Production)Zamaanat (2011) (Stuck/On Hold)Om Shanti Om (November 9, 2007) (Released) ...... Herself (Special Appearance)Mere Jeevan Saathi (February 3, 2006) (Released) ...... NatashaBaaz (February 7, 2003) (Released)Rishtey (December 6, 2002) (Released) ...... Komal SinghShakti - The Power (September 20, 2002) (Released) ...... NandiniHaan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (February 15, 2002) (Released) ...... Pooja KashyapDeewana Tere Naam Ka (2002)Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love (May 18, 2001) (Released) ...... Nisha ThapparAashiq (January 26, 2001) (Released) ...... PoojaZubeidaa (2001) (Released) ...... ZubeidaaShikari (October 6, 2000) (Released) ...... Rajeshwari RawalFiza (September 8, 2000) (Released) ...... FizaHum To Mohabbat Karega (May 26, 2000) (Released) ...... Geeta KapoorChal Mere Bhai (May 5, 2000) (Released) ...... Sapna MehraDulhan Hum Le Jayenge (January 15, 2000) (Released) ...... SapnaJaanwar (December 23, 1999) (Released) ...... SapnaHum Saath Saath Hain (November 5, 1999) (Released) ...... SapnaHaseena Maan Jaayegi (June 25, 1999) (Released) ...... Ritu VermaBiwi No. 1 (May 28, 1999) (Released) ...... PoojaSilsila Hai Pyar Ka (April 16, 1999) (Released) ...... Vanshikha MathurDil To Pagal Hai (October 30, 1997) (Released) ...... NishaMrityudaata (April 25, 1997) (Released) ...... ReenuLahu Ke Do Rang (March 21, 1997) (Released) ...... HeenaHero No.1 (February 21, 1997) (Released) ...... Meena NathJudwaa (February 7, 1997) (Released) ...... MalaAjay (December 27, 1996) (Released) ...... ManoramaRakshak (November 29, 1996) (Released) ...... Suman SinhaRaja Hindustani (November 15, 1996) (Released) ...... Aarti SehgalSapoot (November 8, 1996) (Released) ...... PoojaBal Brahmachari (September 6, 1996) (Released) ...... Asha RanaJeet (August 23, 1996) (Released) ...... KajalKrishna (August 2, 1996) (Released) ...... RashmiSaajan Chale Sasural (April 12, 1996) (Released) ...... PoojaMegha (March 29, 1996) (Released) ...... MeghaPaapi Gudia (February 16, 1996) (Released) ...... KarismaCoolie No. 1 (June 30, 1995) (Released) ...... MaltiMaidan-E-Jung (April 14, 1995) (Released) ...... TulsiJawab (January 27, 1995) (Released)Gopi Kishen (December 2, 1994) (Released) ...... BarkhaSuhaag (November 4, 1994) (Released) ...... PoojaAatish (June 17, 1994) (Released) ...... PoojaYeh Dillagi (May 6, 1994) (Released) ...... Special AppearanceAndaaz Apna Apna (April 11, 1994) (Released) ...... Karishma/RaveenaAndaaz (April 8, 1994) (Released) ...... JayaKhuddar (March 25, 1994) (Released) ...... PoojaDulara (January 28, 1994) (Released) ...... Priya ChauhanRaja Babu (January 21, 1994) (Released) ...... MadhooPrem Shakti (1994) (Released) ...... Gouri/KarismaDhanwan (December 10, 1993) (Released) ...... Anjali Chopra "Anju" (As Karishma Kapoor)Shaktimaan (July 9, 1993) (Released) ...... PriyaSangram (June 18, 1993) (Released) ...... MadhuMuqabla (May 14, 1993) (Released) ...... KarismaAnari (March 26, 1993) (Released) ...... RajnandiniJigar (October 23, 1992) (Released) ...... SumanDeedar (August 14, 1992) (Released) ...... Sapna SaxenaSapne Sajan Ke (July 24, 1992) (Released) ...... JyotiNishchay (July 17, 1992) (Released) ...... Payal (Singh'S Daughter)Jagruti (July 3, 1992) (Released) ...... ShaluPolice Officer (June 5, 1992) (Released) ...... BijaliPrem Qaidi (June 21, 1991) (Released) ...... Neelima
Playback Singer:
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (January 15, 2000) (Released)Paapi Gudia (February 16, 1996) (Released)

AWARDS:

Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Critics) (2001)
Movie: Zubeidaa
Winner: IIFA Award for Best Actress (2001)
Movie: Fiza
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2000)
Movie: Fiza
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress In Supporting Role (1997)
Movie: Dil To Pagal Hai
Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1996)
Movie: Raja Hindustani
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actress (2003)
Movie: Shakti - The Power
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2002)
Movie: Shakti - The Power
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (2001)
Movie: Shakti - Zubeidaa
Nominated: Screen Award for Best Actress (2001)
Movie: Shakti - Fiza
Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Actress (1999)
Movie: Shakti - Biwi No. 1