Raj Kapoor introduced a 16 year old girl to stardom and as she turns 60, Dimple Kapadia is still remembered as Bobby!
Dimple exuberates all things unconventional, whether it is her choice of roles or the way she styled herself. Known for doing all things hatke, Dimple tied the knot with superstar Rajesh Khanna even before her debut film released and bid adieu to film world. A decade later she made a comeback with Saagar, a film that earned her the tag of a sex symbol. But Kapadia never got stereotyped! For every glamorous role like in Jaanbaaz, she balanced it out with sensitive and powerful performance like in Kaash or Rudaali.
As the actress turns 60 today,enjoying a family vacation with her family in Europe. We take a look at some of TOP FIVE Dimple Kapadia's cinematic moments.
1. 16 year old girl turned star overnight with Raj Kapoor's teen romance Bobby. Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia are still known as one of the best romantic jodis in Bollywood. And here's glimpse of their innocent love.
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2. 10 years on, Dimple romanced Rishi Kapoor in Saagar. And turned into a seductress for the song Jaane Do Na. She looked smoking hot in a red sari which years later was the inspiration for Vidya Balan's look in The Dirty Picture and Sunny Leone in Kuch Kuch Locha Hai
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3. Dressed as a rural Rajasthani woman, Dimple Kapadia told the story of struggles of a lonely woman fighting a cruel society in Rudaali. She not only won awards but also our hearts for a sensitive performance.
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She's known for taking on risky roles, so Dimple Kapadia in the role of lonely woman with whom Akshaye Khanna's character falls in love with didn't surprise many. Inspite of a small part in Dil Chahta Hai, Dimple made an impact.
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She may have better roles to her credit, but this one signifies what Dimple Kapadia is known for. Following her heart, making her own rules and doing something different each time. At the age of 57, she agreed to wear 20 kg prosthetic bottom and we must that Dimple's quirky look was the cutest thing about Finding Fanny.
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