Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Kapadia is an Indian superstar who has been gracing the silver screen since the tender age of 16. She made her debut in 1973 with the Raj Kapoor classic, Bobby, and received major success, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. Not only did she win for Bobby, but she also won for the 1985 drama, Saagar.
Having originally made her name as a national sex symbol, Kapadia was determined to prove her versatility and range of skills as an actress. She accepted roles in a variety of genres from mainstream to parallel cinema, and is praised for her performances in films such as Kaash (1987), Drishti (1990), Lekin... (1990), and Rudaali (1993), which won her a National Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
In addition to being an acclaimed actress, Kapadia is also a mother of two former actresses, Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna. When asked how she manages to keep up with both her motherly duties and her career, Kapadia always responds with a joke: "I'm a superhero! Ha ha!"
Kapadia has continued to work infrequently through the 2000s, with her film credits including roles in Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Leela (2002), Hum Kaun Hai? (2004), Pyaar Mein Twist (2005), Phir Kabhi (2008), Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010), Being Cyrus (2005), Luck by Chance (2009), Dabangg (2010), Cocktail (2012) and Finding Fanny (2014).
Dimple Kapadia is a living legend who has graced the Hindi film industry for decades. Her talent, beauty, and charm are unparalleled and her presence in the industry will continue to be felt for years to come!