Happy Birthday Dimple Kapadia: Hindi Cinema Legend's Iconic Films and Melodious Songs

Dimple Kapadia, bollywood’s iconic actress has carved a niche for herself in the entertainment industry with her outstanding performances and her charisma. She made her film debut at the age of 16 alongside late superstar Rishi Kapoor with the film Bobby. In her career spanning decades, Dimple has delivered numerous blockbusters and has established herself as a versatile actress. As we celebrate her 67 birthday on June 8, let’s take a look at some of her top movies and songs.

Dimple Kapadia’s Top Movies

1. BobbyHelmed by yesteryear superstar Raj Kapoor, the film was released in the year 1973 and marked Dimple’s Bollywood debut. In the film, Dimple played the role of a young girl who embarks on a forbidden love story with a boy who belongs to a lower socio-economic background. She won the Filmfare award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
2. SaagarPost her marriage with late star Rajesh Khanna, the actress took a break from her acting life. In 1985, she made a grand comeback with the film Saagar which also starred Kamal Haasan and Rishi Kapoor in the lead roles. Once again, she won the Filmfare Best Actress Award for her portrayal in the film.
3. KrantiveerTalking about Dimple Kapadia’s best performances, how can we forget her role as a journalist in the 1994 film Krantiveer. Her act in the film garnered much appreciation from the audience and critics. Helmed by Mehul Kumar, the film also starred Nana Patekar, Mamta Kulkarni and Atul Agnihotri in the lead roles.
4. Dil Chahta HaiIn the Farhan Akhtar directorial, Dimple was paired opposite actor Akshaye Khanna. She played the role of a middle-aged alcoholic woman, with whom Akshaye’s character Sid falls in love. Her performance in the film was widely appreciated by the audience and the critics. The film also starred Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta in the lead roles.
5. TenetWell, not just Bollywood, Dimple has showcased her acting prowess in the Hollywood film industry too. She appeared in Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s thriller film Tenet in which she played the role of a wife of arms dealer in Mumbai. The film featured actors John David Washington and Robert Pattinson in the lead roles.

Dimple Kapadia’s Top Songs

1. Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band HoThe romantic track from Dimple’s debut film is still etched in the hearts of movie buffs even after almost 50 years of its release. The amazing chemistry between Dimple and Rishi Kapoor was loved by the audience. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Shailendra Singh, the song was penned by Anand Bakshi.
2. Saagar KinareAnother romantic track featuring Dimple Kapadia and Rishi Kapoor which garnered much appreciation was Sagar Kinare from the film Saagar. Sung by the iconic Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar, the lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar.
3. Sagar Jaisi Aankhon WaaliAnother hit song from the film Saagar. Sung by the legendary singer Kishore Kumar, the song was picturised on Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia.
4. Yaara Seeli SeeliOriginally sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar and lyrics from Gulzar, the sad song from the 1990 film Lekin featured Dimple Kapadia singing this melody.
5. Jhoot Bole Kauva KaateAnother hit track from her debut film Bobby. The song featured Dimple and Rishi Kapoor shaking a leg together. It was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Shailendra Singh.