Kareena Kapoor Turns 30 Today - Bebo Special
Kareena Kapoor (Hindi: करीना कपूर; born on September 21, 1980), often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received five Filmfare Awards and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary romantic dramas to comedies, period films to major Bollywood productions, as well as less publicised independent films. Early Life Born in Mumbai, India, on September 21, 1980, into the Kapoor film family, Kapoor is the youngest daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita (née Shivdasani); her elder sister Karisma Kapoor, is also an actress. She is the granddaughter of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, great-granddaughter of actor Prithviraj Kapoor, and niece of actor Rishi Kapoor. According to Kapoor, the name "Kareena" was derived from the book Anna Karenina, which her mother read while she was pregnant with her. Often informally referred to asBebo, she is of Punjabi Khatri descent from her father's side, and on her mother's side she is Sindhi Childhood Pics ![]() ![]() Kareena's Favourites FOOD Kareena loves Chinese cuisine especially mutton paya. MUSIC She is nostalgic. Prefers songs from the sixties. CLOTHES Prefers Salwar Kameezes in soft colors. "I wear western clothes on screen all the time!" HER CONFIDANTE Her mother, whom she tells everything, from her achievements to her mistakes. FRIENDS Esha Deol is the closest and competition hasn't affected their bonding. DESTINATION She loves holidaying in London and never fails to have the thin crust pizza at "HARRODS" or visit "CHINA TOWN" in Piccadilly. BEST BUY A gold Gucci handbag which she carries everywhere. FAVORITE ACTRESS Meena Kumari. Friends lovingly call her 'Meena Apa'. Among the present, she admires Kajol. FAVORITE ACTOR Shahrukh Khan. She thought of him as God! FAVORITE FILMS Awaara, Sangam, Bobby, Kal Aaj Aur Kal. TREASURES Songs from Hindi Films. FAVORITE SONGS "Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi..." from the film Masoom and "Rahen Na Rahen Hum, Mehka Karenge..." from the film Mamta. FAVORITE COLORS Black and Red. |