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Dimple Kapadia

Dimple Kapadia

Actor · Born June 8, 1957 (69) · Mumbai, India

Dimple Kapadia (born 8 June 1957) is an Indian film actress who predominantly appears in Hindi films. She was launched by Raj Kapoor at age 16, playing the title role in his teen romance Bobby (1973). In that same year she married Indian actor Rajesh Khanna and retired from acting. Kapadia returned to the film industry in 1984, following her separation from Khanna. One of her films of that period was the drama Saagar (1985). Both Bobby and Saagar won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She went on to establish herself as one of the leading actresses of Hindi cinema in the 1980s. Initially recognized as a national sex symbol, Kapadia was keen to avoid being stereotyped and expand her range of acting roles. She subsequently took on more serious parts in a range of film genres, from mainstream to parallel cinema, and received acclaim for her performances in such films as Kaash (1987), Drishti (1990), Lekin... (1990), and Rudaali (1993), which earned her a National Film Award for Best Actress and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She followed with supporting roles in Gardish (1993) and Krantiveer (1994), the latter of which garnered her a fourth Filmfare Award. Kapadia continued working infrequently through the 1990s and the 2000s. She played a minor part in Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and was noted for her portrayal of the title role in the American production Leela (2002). Some of her later film credits include leading roles in Hum Kaun Hai? (2004), Pyaar Mein Twist (2005), Phir Kabhi (2008) and Tum Milo Toh Sahi (2010), and supporting roles in Being Cyrus (2005), Luck by Chance (2009), Dabangg (2010), Cocktail (2012) and Finding Fanny (2014). Kapadia is the mother of Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna, both former actresses.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 8, 1957 (69)
From
Mumbai, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
20 on MovieCove · 87 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27

What are Dimple Kapadia's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 63rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Morality
24%
Power
19%
Self
15%
Survival
4%
Society
1%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 8 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 6

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 9 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 7

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 5

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 10 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 10
Mentor
3 of 10
Hero
1 of 10
Shadow
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Romantic
8
Thrilling
6
Melancholic
6
Joyful
4
Other
20

How their films linger

Thought-provoking8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Dimple Kapadia's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 20 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Dimple Kapadia's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

87 credits, 20 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Jab Khuli Kitaab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Anusuya

  • Go Noni Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Noni

  • Murder Mubarak(2024)

    as Cookie Katoch

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya(2024)

    as Urmila Shukla

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Savitri "Rani Baa"

  • Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar(2023)

    as Renu Arora

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Pathaan(2023)

    as Nandini

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Brahmastra Part One: Shiva(2022)

    as Savitri Devi

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • A Thursday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Prime Minister Maya Rajguru

  • Tandav(2021)

    Show 9 episodes · as Anuradha Kishore

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all shows

  • Tenet(2020)

    as Priya

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Angrezi Medium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Mrs. Kohli

  • Dabangg 3(2019)

    as Naini Devi Pandey

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Welcome Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Poonam

  • Gollu Aur Pappu(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Finding Fanny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Rosalina 'Rosie' Eucharistica

  • What the Fish(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Cocktail(2012)

    as Kavita Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Patiala House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Guneet Kahlon a.k.a. Bebe

  • Dabangg(2010)

    as Naini

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Tum Milo Toh Sahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Phir Kabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ganga

  • Luck by Chance(2009)

    as Neena Walia

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Jumbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Devi

  • Banaras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Gayatri

  • Being Cyrus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Katy Sethna

  • Pyaar Mein Twist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Sheetal Arya

  • Hum Kaun Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Sandra Williams

  • Leela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Leela

  • Dil Chahta Hai(2001)

    as Tara Jaiswal

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Devyani

  • Laawaris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kavita Saxena

  • 2001: Do Hazaar Ek (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Roshni Sharma

  • Mrityudaata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mrs. Janki Ghayal

  • Agnichakra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Rani

  • Krantiveer(1994)

    as Megha Dixit

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • The Confined (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as The Woman

  • Gunaah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Gardish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Shanti

  • Aaj Kie Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Inspector Roshni Verma / Rajni

  • Rudaali(1993)

    as Shanichari

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Dil Aashna Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Barkha

  • Angaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mili

  • Sapne Saajan Ke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dimple

  • Karm Yodha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Namita

  • Narsimha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Anita V. Rastogi

  • Ajooba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Rukhsana Khan

  • Dushman Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Khoon Ka Karz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Mast Kalandar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Haque (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Varsha B. Singh

  • Prahaar: The Final Attack(1991)

    as Kiran

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Drishti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sandhya

  • Pati Parmeshwar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Lekin... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Reva

  • Pyar Ke Naam Qurban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rajkumari Devika Singh

  • Kali Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Aag Ka Gola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ladaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Billoo

  • Shehzaade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Aarti

  • Sikka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Batwara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Touhean (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Bees Saal Baad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Nisha

  • Ram Lakhan(1989)

    as Geeta Kashyap

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Ganga Tere Desh Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Princess

  • Zakhmi Aurat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Kiran Dutt

  • Gunahon Ka Faisla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Durga/Shanu

  • Saazish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Meena

  • Mahaveera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Aakhri Adaalat(1988)

    as Sub-Inspector Rima Kapoor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Kabzaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Doctor Smita

  • Mera Shikaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Kaash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Pooja

  • Insaaf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sonia/Dr. Sarita

  • Insaniyat Ke Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Shilpa

  • Allah Rakha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Julie Khera

  • Janbaaz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Reshma Rai

  • Vikram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Inimaasi Princess of Salamia

  • Saagar(1985)

    as Mona D'Silva

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Arjun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Geeta Sahani

  • Aitbaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Neha Khanna

  • Lava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rinku Dayal

  • Zakhmi Sher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Advocate Anu Gupta

  • Manzil Manzil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Seema Malhotra

  • Bobby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Bobby J. Braganza

  • Pyaar Ka Punchama 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 87 titles, 86 of them dated from 1973 to 2024; peak year 2024.

Biggest box office

Tenet (2020)

$377M worldwide

Highest rated

Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Tenet (2020)

Film career

19732024

Peak 2024 · at the high point of their film career. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1973Screen debut· Bobby
  • 2020Career best· Tenet
  • 2021Career best· Tandav

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting87 of 87: 87 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rd

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s28 · acting1990s27 · acting2000s9 · acting2010s9 · acting2020s12 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 17 roles
7313

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Dimple Kapadia's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 68th percentile, the median of all 19; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

81stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 20 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Dabangg 3 (2019)

99th percentile spread · 61% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

Midcredits 96th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Dimple Kapadia's work okay for kids?

Across up to 11 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore9 titles11–75 · median 60 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity11 titles12–47 · median 35 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity9 titles10–85 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs8 titles20–78 · median 43 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense9 titles13–60 · median 39 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Dimple Kapadia work with?

People who share at least 2 of Dimple Kapadia's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Saif Ali Khan shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers