As Kareena Kapoor turns 42 today, we have shared a list of some powerful roles aced by the actress in her career. From starting her journey debuting opposite Abhishek Bachchan in Refugee to portraying a bold lady cop in Angrezi Medium, Bebo has always startled her fans with her versatile acting chops. On her special day, let us rewind back to the best works of the actress over the two decades.
5 Powerful Characters Portrayed By Bebo
Here is a list of the top 5 characters aced by Kareena Kapoor Khan.
1. Poo – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
After portraying a shy character as Nazneen in Refugee, Kareena took the risk of essaying a modern happy-go-lucky chic in K3G. She slid into the shoes of Poo effortlessly and made the character memorable for a lifetime. The actress even won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award for Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.
2. Chameli – Chameli (2003)
Sudhir Mishra’s directorial Chameli turned out to be a game-changer for Bebo. The actress essayed the character of a prostitute in the film. Though the decision to portray such a distinct character was risky, Kareena Kapoor perfectly limned the world of enslaved sex workers. Chameli is considered to be her career-altering performance and we can never forget her rain dance in red saree on Bhaage Re Mann.
3. Geet – Jab We Met (2007)
Playing Geet, the happy-go-lucky, bubbly Punjabi girl, Bebo completely nailed the character. Imtiaz Ali’s directorial rom-com Jab We Met featured Kareena and Shahid Kapoor in the lead roles, the most talked couple of that era. Bebo minted the Filmfare Best Actress Award for portraying Geet’s character in the film. The vibrant role is considered to be one of the best performances of the actress’ career.
4. Mahi Arora – Heroine (2012)
Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine exhibits the hardships faced by actresses in the film industry. The story revolves around the journey of a declining actress in Bollywood. Kareena Kapoor perfectly essayed the character of Mahi Arora and the challenges she faces in her journey. The film unravels the dark side of the film industry.
5. Naina Kohli – Angrezi Medium (2020)
Kareena Kapoor portrayed the character of a London-based cop in Irrfan Khan and Radhika Madan starrer Agrezi Medium. Though she had a supporting role in Homi Adajania’s directorial drama, she nailed the role with her versatile acting chops. Her performance in the film was critically acclaimed as she stole the show with her screen presence. The actress revealed in an interview that she simply wanted to do something different and experiment to see where it goes, and it definitely bore fruit.
Kareena Kapoor has been continuously entertaining her fans with great versatility for two decades. The sparkle she owns has something that keeps her fans coming back to watch her. Wishing the gorgeous and talented actress a happy birthday and a great life ahead. Happy Birthday, Bebo!