Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Kapadia is an Indian actor whose Hindi-language film career began with Bobby (1973) and includes Saagar (1985) and Tenet (2020).
Bobby: A 1973 Hindi romantic drama directed by Raj Kapoor, starring Dimple Kapadia and Rishi Kapoor. Kapadia made her screen debut in this film and became an immediate star.
Raj Kapoor: An Indian actor, director, and producer associated with Hindi cinema's post-independence golden age. He cast Kapadia as the lead in Bobby, launching her film career.
Twinkle Khanna: An Indian author, interior designer, and former actor; daughter of Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna. Their mother-daughter relationship links Kapadia's film career to another actor's.
National Film Award for Best Actress: An Indian national film award honoring an outstanding performance by an actress. Kapadia received it for her leading performance in Rudaali.
Saagar: A 1985 Hindi romantic drama directed by Ramesh Sippy, starring Dimple Kapadia, Rishi Kapoor, and Kamal Haasan. Her performance earned the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
Rishi Kapoor: An Indian actor whose debut as an adult lead was in Bobby. His pairing with Kapadia made Bobby a landmark romantic hit.
Akshay Kumar: An Indian actor and film producer who has worked extensively in Hindi cinema. He is Kapadia's son-in-law and has appeared alongside her in films.
Filmfare Award for Best Actress: A Filmfare Award recognizing a leading actress's performance in Hindi cinema. Kapadia won for Saagar, years after her celebrated debut.
Rudaali: A 1993 Hindi drama directed by Kalpana Lajmi, starring Dimple Kapadia as a professional mourner in Rajasthan. The role won Kapadia the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Bobby (1973 film): A Hindi romantic drama that introduced Dimple Kapadia and Rishi Kapoor as leading actors. Its success made Kapadia a star while she was still a teenager.