Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Born with the Kapoor surname, complexion and talent to go with her refreshing honesty, life has always looked up for the lustrous star who started her journey in films nearly 13 years ago.
From lavish launch pads to fairy-tale weddings, box-office accolades and award-winning roles to writing style diaries and rocking the red carpet, Kareena Kapoor, now Khan too, is destiny’s favourite and most glamorous child.
The golden girl of Bollywood turns 33 tomorrow, September 21.
Here’s celebrating the Gori Tere Pyaar Mein beauty through 33 of her gorgeous, candid, nostalgia-filled pictures.
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Image: Kareena Kapoor
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Bebo, as she’s fondly known, is a picture of glowing elegance even through her slightly plump teen phase.
Image: Kareena Kapoor
Photographs: Rediff Archives
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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At the music launch of her debut film opposite Abhishek Bachchan, Refugee, Kareena looks visibly excited.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Refugee costar Abhishek Bachchan
Photographs: Rediff Archives
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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At J P Dutta’s star-studded premiere of Refugee, the entire industry turned up in huge numbers to bless the star children.
The 20-year-old poses happily with her parents -- Babita and Randhir Kapoor -- as well as her director and co-star deep down confident of her performance, which, in fact, met with rave reviews.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with parents Babita and Randhir Kapoor and director JP Dutta
Photographs: Rediff Archives
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Despite their crackling chemistry, Hrithik Roshan and Bebo starred in the two of the most panned films of their career -- Yaadein and Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon.
Here’s a capture of them promoting the latter directed by Sooraj R Barjatya.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Hrithik Roshan
Photographs: Rediff Archives
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Shahid Kapoor and Kareena are history now.
But the once-in-love couple looks absolutely radiant at the mahurat of 36 China Town.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Shahid Kapoor
Photographs: Rediff Archives
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Her love and hate relationship with Aitraaz co-star, Priyanka Chopra has been documented religiously by the glossies.
One cannot spot any sign of hostility in their promotion of Abbas Mustan’s 2004 drama though.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Aitraaz costar Priyanka Chopra
Photographs: Rediff Archives
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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The toast of every red carpet today, Kareena doesn’t seem too concerned about going the diva route, sporting a rather relaxed look, for Hulchul’s premiere.
Image: Kareena Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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For NDTV’s show Jai Jawan, Kapoor travelled to Bikaner, Rajasthan and regaled the army with her sparkling presence and warm behaviour.
Image: Kareena Kapoor
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Sporting a make-up-free look at the mahurat of Govind Nihalani’s Dev with co-star Fardeen Khan.
Kareena turned playback singer for the film with her rendition of Jab nahi aaye the tum.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Fardeen Khan
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena Kapoor’s shock split with Shahid is followed by a publically acknowledged romance with Saif Ali Khan.
The duo fell in love on the sets of Yashraj Films’ Tashan.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Saif Ali Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Branded Saifeena by the paparazzi, the duo sign up movies, endorsements and even agreed to catwalk together.
What’s more he tattoos her name on his wrist!
Image: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
Photographs: Dominic Xavier
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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A candid shot of choreographer Saroj Khan directing the brilliant dancer for Yeh ishq hai in Jab We Met.
The romance marked a turning point in Kareena’s career earning her acclaim, awards and numero uno stature.
Image: Kareena Kapoor and Saroj Khan on the sets of Jab We Met
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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One of the most livewire performers, trust Kareena to burn the stage with her energy.
Image: Kareena Kapoor
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Size zero is one of the most talked about aspects in Kareena’s history.
The actress flaunts her waif thin frame in a magnificent Dolce and Gabbana gown for Vogue one month before Tashan’s release.
Image: Kareena Kapoor on a Vogue cover
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Star, sister, confidante, style idol; Kareena is famously close to her elder sister Karisma.
And the chic duo has a ball with one of their favourite Khan buddies -- Salman at his game show, Dus Ka Dum.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Salman Khan and sister Karisma Kapoor
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Speaking of friends, here’s a shot of Bebo looking all set to paint the town red with her pals Amrita Arora and Tusshar Kapoor.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with friends Amrita Arora and Tusshar Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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After showing off her bare back in films like Bewafaa and Kurbaan, the actress flaunts her flawless feature for Filmfare’s intense cover.
Image: Kareena Kapoor on a Filmfare cover
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena loves to bring up the mention of Saif every now and then.
So it’s only fair to bring him up with this fun picture of her beloved having a ‘Kantaben’ moment with Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Hain host Shah Rukh Khan while the lady looks on.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Saif Ali Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Walking the walk with her famous siblings -- Karisma and cousin Ranbir.
Unlike their elders, the troika, reportedly, share a fond rapport with each other.
Image: Karisma, Kareena and Ranbir Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Manish Malhotra’s muse for all seasons, showstopper Kareena supports her designer pal by turning up in his creations all the time.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with designer friend Manish Malhotra
Photographs: Rajesh Karkera
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena’s style evolution continues to sizzle magazine covers. Here’s the star at her seductive best for GQ.
Image: Kareena Kapoor on a GQ cover
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Guess she’s in touch with her religious side just as much.
The actress prays to Lord Ganesha in a pretty pink sari.
Image: Kareena Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena gets her very own wax figure at the prestigious Madame Tussauds and looks understandably thrilled about receiving the honour.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with her wax statue
Photographs: Phil Noble/Reuters
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Her red sari avatar in Ra.One was easily one of the hottest things about Shah Rukh Khan’s sci-fi, superhero fantasy.
And she sports the same look at its grand music launch.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Ra.One costar Shah Rukh Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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The Kapoor sisters are regular attendants of the midnight mass on Christmas.
In this photograph, Bebo plays the doting aunt to her precious niece, Samaira.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Karisma Kapoor and neice Samaira
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena is a breath-taking vision, a bonafide star at the London red carpet of Ra.One’s premiere night.
Image: Kareena Kapoor
Photographs: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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The regal beauty looks every bit of the royal Begum she is on this cover.
Image: Kareena Kapoor on a Hi! Blitz cover
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Poorly received by critics, her action film with Salman Khan went on to break box-office records.
Here seen promoting Bodyguard with her hunky hero.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Bodyguard costar Salman Khan
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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The Ek Mein Aur Ekk Tu actress proudly unveils the bronze statue of her illustrious grandfather Raj Kapoor at Bandstand promenade.
Image: Kareena Kapoor
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena finally tied the knot with her long-time beau Saif Ali Khan on October 16 last year.
While undoubtedly lavish, the function was largely private.
The duo stepped out in their balcony to wave at fans and photographers following a registered marriage amidst close friends and family.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Sailf Ali Khan on their wedding day
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
Birthday Special: 33 photos of Kareena Kapoor
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Friend, filmmaker Karan Johar flaunts the prettiest arm candy in town with Mrs Saif Ali Khan in a bright red sari accessorised by sindoor et al.
Image: Kareena Kapoor with Karan Johar
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar
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