Karisma Kapoor Biography

About Karisma Kapoor

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) ... Natasha
Baaz (February 7, 2003) (Released)
Rishtey (December 6, 2002) (Released) ... Komal Singh
Shakti - The Power (September 20, 2002) (Released) ... Nandini
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya (February 15, 2002) (Released) ... Pooja Kashyap
Deewana Tere Naam Ka (2002)
Ek Rishtaa - The Bond Of Love (May 18, 2001) (Released) ... Nisha Thappar
Aashiq (January 26, 2001) (Released) ... Pooja
Zubeidaa (2001) (Released) ... Zubeidaa
Shikari (October 6, 2000) (Released) ... Rajeshwari Rawal
Fiza (September 8, 2000) (Released) ... Fiza
Hum To Mohabbat Karega (May 26, 2000) (Released) ... Geeta Kapoor
Chal Mere Bhai (May 5, 2000) (Released) ... Sapna Mehra
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge (January 15, 2000) (Released) ... Sapna
Jaanwar (December 23, 1999) (Released) ... Sapna
Hum Saath Saath Hain (November 5, 1999) (Released) ... Sapna
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (June 25, 1999) (Released) ... Ritu Verma
Biwi No. 1 (May 28, 1999) (Released) ... Pooja
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka (April 16, 1999) (Released) ... Vanshikha Mathur
Dil To Pagal Hai (October 30, 1997) (Released) ... Nisha
Mrityudaata (April 25, 1997) (Released) ... Reenu
Lahu Ke Do Rang (March 21, 1997) (Released) ... Heena
Hero No.1 (February 21, 1997) (Released) ... Meena Nath
Judwaa (February 7, 1997) (Released) ... Mala
Ajay (December 27, 1996) (Released) ... Manorama
Rakshak (November 29, 1996) (Released) ... Suman Sinha
Raja Hindustani (November 15, 1996) (Released) ... Aarti Sehgal
Sapoot (November 8, 1996) (Released) ... Pooja
Bal Brahmachari (September 6, 1996) (Released) ... Asha Rana
Jeet (August 23, 1996) (Released) ... Kajal
Krishna (August 2, 1996) (Released) ... Rashmi
Saajan Chale Sasural (April 12, 1996) (Released) ... Pooja
Megha (March 29, 1996) (Released) ... Megha
Paapi Gudia (February 16, 1996) (Released) ... Karisma
Coolie No. 1 (June 30, 1995) (Released) ... Malti
Maidan-E-Jung (April 14, 1995) (Released) ... Tulsi
Jawab (January 27, 1995) (Released)
Gopi Kishen (December 2, 1994) (Released) ... Barkha
Suhaag (November 4, 1994) (Released) ... Pooja
Aatish (June 17, 1994) (Released) ... Pooja
Yeh Dillagi (May 6, 1994) (Released) ... Special Appearance
Andaaz Apna Apna (April 11, 1994) (Released) ... Karishma/Raveena
Andaaz (April 8, 1994) (Released) ... Jaya
Khuddar (March 25, 1994) (Released) ... Pooja
Dulara (January 28, 1994) (Released) ... Priya Chauhan
Raja Babu (January 21, 1994) (Released) ... Madhoo
Prem Shakti (1994) (Released) ... Gouri/Karisma
Dhanwan (December 10, 1993) (Released) ... Anjali Chopra "Anju" (As Karishma Kapoor)
Shaktimaan (July 9, 1993) (Released) ... Priya
Sangram (June 18, 1993) (Released) ... Madhu
Muqabla (May 14, 1993) (Released) ... Karisma
Anari (March 26, 1993) (Released) ... Rajnandini
Jigar (October 23, 1992) (Released) ... Suman
Deedar (August 14, 1992) (Released) ... Sapna Saxena
Sapne Sajan Ke (July 24, 1992) (Released) ... Jyoti
Nishchay (July 17, 1992) (Released) ... Payal (Singh'S Daughter)
Jagruti (July 3, 1992) (Released) ... Shalu
Police Officer (June 5, 1992) (Released) ... Bijali
Prem 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)