Babita
Babita | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–1973 |
| Spouse |
Kareena) |
| Parent(s) | Hari Shivdasani Barbara Moore |
| Relatives | Sadhana (cousin) |
| Family | Kapoor family |
Babita Shivdasani Kapoor (born 20 April 1947), also known simply as Babita,Hindi-language films. Her debut film was the successful drama Dus Lakh (1966), but it was the romantic thriller Raaz (1967), opposite Rajesh Khanna, that gained her recognition.
From 1966 to 1973, she starred in nineteen films as the lead heroine, including the box office successes Kareena.
Background
Babita was born in
Sindhi Hindu family (settled in Bombay prior to and after the partition of India) and a British Christian mother, Barbara Shivdasani.[2][4] The iconic actress Sadhana Shivdasani was her paternal cousin and contemporary.[5]
Career
In her movie career, she appeared in nineteen films. Her first film to release was the 1966 successful film Jayalalithaa. She left the film industry in 1973 following her husband's family tradition.[6]
Personal life
Babita fell in love with
Kareena Kapoor.[8][9][10] In the 1980s, Randhir's career as an actor started to decline and things soured between them. She and Randhir lived in separate homes for several years, even though they are still legally married and had no intention of divorcing. The couple reunited in 2007 after living separately for several years.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Dus Lakh | Rita | Debut film |
| 1967 | Raaz | Sapna | |
| Farz | Sunita | ||
| 1968 | Kismat | Roma | |
| Haseena Maan Jayegi | Archana (Archie) | ||
| Aulad | Bharti | ||
| 1969 | Tumse Achha Kaun Hai | Asha | |
| Ek Shrimaan Ek Shrimati | Deepali Lakhanpal | ||
| Doli | Asha | ||
| Anmol Moti | Manisha | ||
| Anjaana | Rachna Malhotra | ||
| 1970 | Kab? Kyoon? Aur Kahan? | Asha Prasad | |
| Pehchan | Barkha | ||
| 1971 | Kal Aaj Aur Kal | Monica (Mona) | Appeared with Randhir Kapoor in his debut film[11] |
| Bikhre Moti | Indrani | ||
| Banphool | Gulabi | ||
| 1972 | Jeet | Koyli / Rasili | |
| Ek Hasina Do Diwane | Neeta | ||
| 1973 | Sone Ke Haath
|
Prema |
References
- ^ a b "Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan at Babita Kapoor's 70th birthday". Vogue India. 20 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Babita". Cinemaazi.
She was born Babita Hari Shivdasani on 20 April, 1947, to a British-born mother Barbara and an Indian actor father, Hari Shivdasani, who belonged to a prominent Bombay-based Sindhi family.
- ^ Sone Ke Haath (1973) - Trivia - IMDb, retrieved 25 February 2024
- ^ "Saif to join girlfriend Kareena and her family for midnight mass". Mid-Day. 23 December 2008. Archived from the original on 1 July 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ "I don't acknowledge Babita: Sadhana - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 December 2013.
- ^ "An ode to Bollywood's yesteryear superstar Babita Kapoor". filmfare.com.
- ^ a b Monika Rawal Kukreja (25 April 2017). "Why should I want to divorce Babita?' asks Randhir Kapoor about his estranged wife". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- ^ Meena Iyer (24 February 2010). "Kareena: Yes, I eat!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
- ^ "Kareena, Saif at St Andrew's Church in Mumbai". The Times of India. 26 December 2011. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Kareena, family and friends go to midnight mass at St Andrews". Mid-day.com. 26 December 2008.
- ^ "Kal Aaj Aur Kal will always be my favourite: Randhir Kapoor". Hindustan Times. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Babita.
- Babita at IMDb
