Happy Birthday Kareena Kapoor & Gulshan Grover

BollyCurry gathers its readers today to join the birthday celebrations of the talented and beautiful actress, Kareena Kapoor Khan alongside Bollywood's renowned 'Bad Man', Gulshan Grover.

Khan was born into a film family in Mumbai, to yesteryear actors Randhyir Kapoor and Babita. She's the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor, granddaughter of the late actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, niece of actor Rishi Kapoor and cousin-sister of actors Ranbir Kapoor and Armaan Jain. The gorgeous Khan attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, followed by Welham Girls' School in Dehradun. She discontinued her degree course from Mithibai College in order to study Law from Government Law College, Mumbai and after an year, the lazy student started her training at an acting institute to pursue a career in acting. The pretty lass is now happily married to the Chote Pataudi Nawaab, Saif Ali Khan.

Kapoor not only managed to sway awards, but also critical acclaim for her work and immense love from the audience. Her most memorable works till date include her debut movie Refugee (2000), Chameli (2004), Omkara (2006), Jab We Met (2007) and 3 Idiots (2009). In Refugee, the stunning Diva played the character of Nazneen Ahmed, a young Bangladeshi girl who falls in love with Refugee, an Indian who helps terrorists unknowingly. Although the movie failed at the Box Office, Khan's performance was applauded by the critics and she won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Khan's memorable performance in Chameli (2004) marked a turning point of her career. She played the role of Chameli, a prostitute who is bold, tough and a street-smart woman. Her performance was highly applauded by the critics and audience and she also won a Filmfare Award for Special Performance.

Khan then thrilled everyone when she played the role of Dolly Mishra, a playful and innocent girl who's smitten by Omi (Ajay Devgn), in Omkara (2006) opposite Ajay Devgn and hubby, Saif Ali Khan. She further won a Filmfare Critics Award of the Best Actress for it. Khan then excited everyone with Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met (2007), where she played the role of a fesity, lively and talktive Sikhni of Bathinda, Geet Dhillon. She proved her versatility yet again when she tried her hands at comedy and inspired everyone with her performance as Pia in the all-time blockbuster 3 Idiots (2009) opposite Amir Khan.

Khan's upcoming film is Bajrangi Bhaijaan opposite her Bodyguard's co-star Salman Khan. The film, directed by Kabir Khan, is expected to release on the occasion of 2015's Eid.

When one thinks of Kareena Kapoor Khan, her graceful dance moves do not seize to capture one's mind! To celebrate this joyous occasion, here is a list of Khan's chartbusters:

On the other hand, we have Bollywood's baddie, Gulshen Grover. Grover was born, educated and raised in the capital city of India, Delhi. He is currently single but has a son, Sanjay Grover. Grover completed his Master's degree in Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce and then moved to Bombay to to pursue his career in acting. Once there, he began his formal acting training at prestigious Actor's Studio, with actor Anil Kapoor. Later, Grover became an acting teacher at the same acting school and some of today's leading Indian stars were once his students.

Grover is not only an actor, but also a producer and entrepreneur and he's among one of the first Bollywood actors who made a name in Hollywood and International Cinema.

Grover debuted on the Big Screen with Hum Paanch (1980) alongside Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjeev Kumaar, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar and Amrish Puri. He impressed everyone mostly with negative roles and has starred in over 400 films, such as Insaaf Kaun Karega (1980), Arth (1981), Ram Lakhan (1989),Saudagar (1991), Mohra (1994), Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) , Yes Boss (1997) and Hera Pheri (2000). He has also starred in some international projects such as Marigold (2007), Blind Ambition (2008), Sweet Amerika (2008), Breaking Waves (2011) and Desperate Endeavors (2012). He's currently awaiting the release of Nephilim, an action film expected to release later this year.

Grover has won the BBC Award in 2001 for his contribution to the Indian Cinema.

Writer: Alina S.
Editor: Sonia R.
Graphics: Virina R.