Dimple Kapadia is an Indian actress who is mainly known for acting in Hindi films. Apart from Hindi films, Dimple has also worked in Malayalam, English, Bengali and Tamil films.
Dimple Kapadia Biography
| Real name | Dimple Kapadia |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of birth | 8 June 1957 |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
| Dimple Kapadia Age | 66 years old (as of 2024) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Gender | Female |
| School | St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai |
| Boyfriend/Spouse | Late Rajesh Khanna, Actor (m. March 1973, div. April 1982) |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Who is Dimple Kapadia?
Dimple Kapadia was born on June 8, 1957, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, into a Gujarati family. Raised in a middle-class family, Dimple was the daughter of Chunibhai Kapadia and Betty Kapadia and sister of Simple Kapadia. Dimple’s early life took an unexpected turn when, at the age of 16, she auditioned for the lead role in Raj Kapoor’s iconic film ‘Bobby” (1973).
Education Qualification
| School | St. Joseph’s Convent High School, Mumbai |
| Collage | Not Known |
| Education qualification | Graduate |
Family & Relationship
| Parents Name | Father– Chunnibhai Kapadia Mother– Betty Kapadia |
| Sister’s Name | Late Simple Kapadia, Reem |
| Brother’s Name | Munna |
| Husband | Late Rajesh Khanna |
| Daughter’s Name | Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna |
| Son-In-Law | Akshay Kumar |
Dimple Kapadia Age
Dimple was born on 8 June 1957. Kapadia’s age is 66 years old as of 2024. Dimple Kapadia’s zodiac sign is Gemini.
Dimple Kapadia Husband
Dimple was married to popular veteran actor Rajesh Khanna at the age of 14 and got separated in 1982. She finds that marrying Rajesh Khanna is a big high for her.
| Boyfriend | Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, |
| Husband Name | Late Rajesh Khanna |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Kids | Daughter- Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | In centimeters- 161 cm In meters- 1.61 m In feet & inches-5’3” |
| Weight | In kilograms- 58 kg In pounds- 128 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Body measurement | 35-28-36 |
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Dimple Kapadia Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $10 Million + (Approx) |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 80-100 Crore + (Approx) |
Some Lesser Facts
- She enjoys a great rapport with her son-in-law Akshay Kumar and in an interview, Kumar revealed that his best friend is his mother-in-law.
- In September 2017, Dimple and Sunny Deol, whose relationship in the 1980s has been an open secret, were spotted at a bus stop in London holding each other’s hands.
- In 1994, she won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the film Rudaali (1993).
- After a gap of 12 years, she made a comeback in 1984 with the film Saagar, which became a sensational hit. It was also selected as India’s official entry to the Oscars in 1985.
- Her performance in the film, Bobby, is considered the 4th-best female debut of all time in Hindi Cinema. She also received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Bobby.
- She became the first Indian Actress to flaunt a bikini in her debut film.
- Raj Kapoor introduced her to the film industry and gave her a lead role in the 1973 teen romance Bobby.
- In an interview, she revealed that she is “film-crazy” and had aspired to become an actress when she was a child.
- She considers her marriage to Rajesh Khanna a farce.
- At the age of 15, she was married to Rajesh Khanna 6 months before the release of her debut film, Bobby, in 1973.
- Her younger sister, Simple Kapadia, was also an actress and died of cancer in 2009.
- Her father, Chunnibhai Kapadia, was a Gujarati entrepreneur.
- She was born in a Gujarati family.
