Sep 29, 2024, 04:03 PM IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan was born on September 21, 1980.
Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), Kareena Kapoor Khan, is the younger daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita.
She is often referred to as 'Bebo'.
The name "Kareena" was inspired by the book Anna Karenina, which her mother read during pregnancy.
Describing herself as a naughty, spoiled child, Kareena's early exposure to films sparked her interest in acting, particularly influenced by Nargis and Meena Kumari.
Although her father disapproved of women in films, she was raised by her mother, who worked multiple jobs to support her daughters.
Kareena attended Jamnabai Narsee School and Welham Girls' School, later studying commerce at Mithibai College.
She also took a summer course at Harvard and developed an interest in law before deciding to pursue acting. She trained under Kishore Namit Kapoor at an acting institute in Mumbai.
Kareena was trained under Kishore Namit Kapoor at an acting institute in Mumbai.