Dimple Kapadia, bollywood’s iconic actress has carved a niche for herself in the entertainment industry with her outstanding performances and her charisma. She made her film debut at the age of 16 alongside late superstar Rishi Kapoor with the film Bobby. In her career spanning decades, Dimple has delivered numerous blockbusters and has established herself as a versatile actress. As we celebrate her 67 birthday on June 8, let’s take a look at some of her top movies and songs.
Dimple Kapadia’s Top Movies
- Bobby
Helmed by yesteryear superstar Raj Kapoor, the film was released in the year 1973 and marked Dimple’s Bollywood debut. In the film, Dimple played the role of a young girl who embarks on a forbidden love story with a boy who belongs to a lower socio-economic background. She won the Filmfare award for Best Actress for her performance in the film. - Saagar
Post her marriage with late star Rajesh Khanna, the actress took a break from her acting life. In 1985, she made a grand comeback with the film Saagar which also starred Kamal Haasan and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles. Once again, she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her portrayal in the film. - Krantiveer
Talking about Dimple Kapadia’s best performances, how can we forget her role as a journalist in the 1994 film Krantiveer. Her act in the film garnered much appreciation from the audience and critics. Helmed by Mehul Kumar, the film also starred Nana Patekar, Mamta Kulkarni and Atul Agnihotri in the lead roles. - Dil Chahta Hai
In the Farhan Akhtar directorial, Dimple was paired opposite actor Akshaye Khanna. She played the role of a middle-aged alcoholic woman, with whom Akshaye’s character Sid falls in love. Her performance in the film was widely appreciated by the audience and the critics. The film also starred Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in the lead roles. - Tenet
Well, not just Bollywood, Dimple has showcased her acting prowess in the Hollywood film industry too. She appeared in Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s thriller film Tenet in which she played the role of a wife of arms dealer in Mumbai. The film featured actors John David Washington and Robert Pattinson in the lead roles.
