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Dimple Kapadia Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 2 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth8 June 1957

Age67 Years (as of 2024)

ProfessionActress

NationalityIndia

Marital statusDivorced

SpouseLate Rajesh Khanna (m. March 1973, div. April 1982)

FamilyFather - Chunnibhai Kapadia; Mother - Betty Kapadia; Sisters - Late Simple Kapadia, Reem; Brother - Munna; Children - Twinkle Khanna, Rinke Khanna

Net worth$10 million

Dimple Kapadia Biography

Dimple Kapadia is an Indian actress whose film debut as a teenager made her an instant star. After a long hiatus following her early marriage, she returned

Early life and background
Dimple Kapadia was born on 8 June 1957 and is identified with Mumbai as her hometown. She grew up in a Gujarati family; her father was Chunnibhai Kapadia. She attended St. Joseph’s Convent High School in Mumbai. Physical details often cited for her include a height of about 1.61 m (5'3") and brown eyes and hair.

Career
Kapadia made a striking entrance into Hindi cinema as the lead in the 1973 teen romance Bobby, a film that established her as a notable newcomer and brought her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She stepped away from acting after that early success and did not return to films for roughly 12 years.

Her comeback came in 1984 with Saagar, a film that became a major success and was chosen as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards for that year. Over the following decades Kapadia built a long and varied career, taking on roles that brought critical recognition. Her performance in Rudaali (1993) earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1994. More recently she received the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards in February 2024 for her work in Pathaan.

Public profile
Kapadia’s early marriage and celebrity relationships have been part of her public narrative. She married actor Rajesh Khanna in March 1973 and the marriage ended in divorce in April 1982. She is the mother of daughters Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna. Her late sister Simple Kapadia was also an actress. The family connection to the film world extends to her son-in-law Akshay Kumar, with whom she is known to have a warm rapport.

Kapadia’s debut is frequently recalled for its boldness; contemporary accounts highlight that she was among the first Indian actresses to appear in a bikini on screen. Industry recognition for her debut role places it among the more memorable female introductions in Hindi cinema.

Personal interests and preferences
Publicly noted personal interests include traveling, reading, listening to music and practicing yoga. Favorite things attributed to her in public listings include the colors red and brown and songs such as Yaara Sili Sili and Jaane Do Na. Food preferences that have been ascribed to her include bhutta curry.

Latest updates
In February 2024 Kapadia was honored with a Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Pathaan. She continues to be referenced in media both for her long career and for ongoing public appearances.

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Recent Work

Pathaan

Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards (2024).

2023/2024
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Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Bobby (1973) and Filmfare Award for Best Actress
  2. Return to film with Saagar (1984); film was India’s official entry to the Oscars
  3. National Film Award for Best Actress for Rudaali (1993)
  4. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Pathaan (2024)
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Net Worth

$10 million

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dimple Kapadia born?

Dimple Kapadia was born on 8 June 1957.

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Dimple Kapadia's marital status is listed as Divorced.

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Dimple Kapadia is publicly listed as married to Late Rajesh Khanna (m. March 1973, div. April 1982).

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Dimple Kapadia's net worth is commonly listed as $10 million, based on available public profile information.