Actor
Dimple Kapadia
Based In
Mumbai, India
Origin
Mumbai, India.
Years Active
1973; 1984–Present
Dimple Kapadia – Biography
Dimple Kapadia – Full Information
- Full Name: Dimple Kapadia
- Profession: Actress
- Date of Birth: 8 June 1957
- Age: 69 (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Religion: Born into a Gujarati family
- Ethnicity: Gujarati
- Languages Known: Hindi, English, Gujarati
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 58 kg
- Eye Colour: Hazel
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
- Occupation: Film Actress
- Years Active: 1973, 1984–Present
- Debut Film: Bobby (1973)
- Hollywood Debut: Tenet (2020)
- Famous For: Powerful performances in Hindi cinema and a successful comeback after a long career break.
- Education: Studied at St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai (did not complete higher education due to entering films)
- Father: Chunnibhai Kapadia (Businessman)
- Mother: Betty Kapadia
- Sister: Simple Kapadia
- Other Siblings: Reem Kapadia and Suhail (Munna) Kapadia
- Marital Status: Separated
- Former Husband: Rajesh Khanna (Married in 1973)
- Son-in-law: Akshay Kumar
- Grandchildren: Aarav Kumar, Nitara Kumar, Naomika Saran
Children:
- Twinkle Khanna
- Rinke Khanna
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Made her acting debut with Bobby, becoming an overnight star. |
| 1973 | Married superstar Rajesh Khanna and stepped away from films. |
| 1984 | Returned to acting after an 11-year break. |
| 1985 | Made a successful comeback with Saagar, earning widespread critical acclaim. |
| 1986 | Starred in the action drama Janbaaz. |
| 1987 | Appeared in the popular film Kaash. |
| 1988 | Played the lead role in Zakhmi Aurat, praised for her powerful performance. |
| 1989 | Featured in the blockbuster Ram Lakhan. |
| 1991 | Received critical acclaim for Lekin…. |
| 1993 | Won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Rudaali. |
| 1994 | Starred in the successful action film Krantiveer. |
| 2001 | Appeared in the acclaimed coming-of-age film Dil Chahta Hai. |
| 2005 | Earned praise for her performance in Being Cyrus. |
| 2009 | Featured in Luck by Chance. |
| 2012 | Played a memorable supporting role in the hit film Cocktail. |
| 2014 | Received appreciation for Finding Fanny. |
| 2020 | Made her Hollywood debut in Tenet, directed by Christopher Nolan. |
| 2022 | Starred in the thriller A Thursday. |
| 2022 | Appeared in the fantasy adventure film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva. |
| 2023 | Featured in the romantic comedy Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. |
| 2024 | Played a key role in the science-fiction romantic comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Award | Bobby | Won |
| 1986 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Award | Saagar | Nominated |
| 1992 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Award | Lekin… | Nominated |
| 1994 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | National Film Award | Rudaali | Won |
| 1994 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Award | Rudaali | Won |
| 1995 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Filmfare Award | Krantiveer | Nominated |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Award | Dil Chahta Hai | Nominated |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Award | Being Cyrus | Nominated |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Award | Cocktail | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Filmfare Award | Finding Fanny | Nominated |
| 2023 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Web Original Film) | Filmfare OTT Award | Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo | Nominated |
About Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Kapadia is a veteran Indian actress best known for Bobby, Rudaali, Cocktail, and Tenet.
Her debut film was Bobby (1973), directed by Raj Kapoor.
Yes, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Rudaali.
Yes. Akshay Kumar is her son-in-law through her daughter Twinkle Khanna.
She made her Hollywood debut in Tenet (2020), directed by Christopher Nolan.