Biography
Who is Babita Kapoor?
Early life and family
Babita Kapoor was born on April 20, 1948, in Mumbai, India. Her father was the character actor Hari Shivdasani, who came from a Sindhi Hindu family. Her mother was named Barbara and had a British Roman Catholic background. She grew up with family ties to the film industry, as the famous actress Sadhana Shivdasani was her paternal cousin.
Before entering the film profession herself, her father had established a career in acting. Her family background connected her directly to the Hindi film industry from a young age, leading her toward her own eventual career on the screen as a leading heroine.
Acting career highlights
Babita Kapoor made her debut in the successful drama film Dus Lakh in 1966. However, the first project she actually signed was the romantic thriller Raaz, released in 1967, where she acted opposite Rajesh Khanna. This role helped her gain wider recognition among audiences and filmmakers.
Between 1966 and 1973, she starred in nineteen films as the lead heroine. Her well-known box office successes included Farz, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Kismat, Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati, Doli, Kab Kyoon Aur Kahan, Kal Aaj Aur Kal, and Banphool. She worked alongside prominent leading men of her era during this productive period.
Marriage and retirement
While working on the film Kal Aaj Aur Kal in 1971, Babita Kapoor fell in love with her co-star Randhir Kapoor. They married in a lavish ceremony on November 6, 1971. Following her marriage, she acted in a few more projects including Jeet and Ek Hasina Do Diwane in 1972.
Her final release came in 1973 and was an average success. Following her wedding, she left the film industry in 1973 due to her husband's family tradition of women not working in the acting profession, after which she became a housewife.
Later personal life
Babita Kapoor and Randhir Kapoor have two children together, both of whom became actresses named Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor. Actor Saif Ali Khan is her son-in-law. During the nineteen eighties, her husband's acting career began to decline, which caused strain in their marriage.
She and Randhir lived in separate homes for several years while remaining legally married without any intention of divorcing. After living apart for an extended period, the couple briefly reunited in 2007.
Birthday and age
Babita Kapoor was born on April 20, 1948, which makes Babita 78 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Babita shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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