Born on June 8, 1957 in Mumbai, Dimple Chunnibhai Kapadia was launched by Raj Kapoor at age 16. Here are some little known facts about one of the most beautiful Bollywood actresses of all time.
- Dimple Kapadia's is the eldest daughter of Gujarati entrepreneur Chunnibhai Kapadia and Betty.
- She was discovered by Raj Kapoor, who introduced her in the 1973 movie Bobby. She was only 16 at that time.
- Dimple married Rajesh Khanna at the age of 16 and despite the success of Bobby, left the film industry to raise her children. She married actor Rajesh Khanna six months before the release of her first film, Bobby, in 1973.
- Her marriage with Rajesh Khanna didn't last long. They parted ways after a few years and she returned to the film industry in 1985, with the movie 'Saagar', where she once again appeared opposite her Bobby co-star, Rishi Kapoor.
- Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna didn't file for divorce, though they lived separately.
- Her movie 'Saagar' featured a brief topless scene for Ms. Kapadia, which was very controversial at the time.
- She won the National Film Award for Best Actress portrayal of her role in Rudaali in 1993.
- Her daughter, Twinkle Khanna, is married to actor, Akshay Kumar. She is the grandmother of Aarav (Twinkle Khanna - Akshay Kumar’s son).