Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor is known for her versatile roles and charismatic presence on screen. She started her career in the early 2000s with films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Over the years, she’s showcased her talent in a variety of genres, from romantic comedies like Jab We Met, serious dramas like Bajrangi Bhaijaan to thriller movies like Jaane Jaan. Kareena Kapoor’s recent movie The Buckingham Murders has been released in theatres. In this movie, she plays a pivotal role in a gripping story centred around a series of mysterious murders in Buckingham. Kareena Kapoor celebrates her 44th birthday today, September 21. On this occasion, let’s take a look at her five top crime thriller films. These movies can also be watched at home on various OTT platforms:
Talash: The Answer Lies Within is a psychological horror-thriller released in 2012. Apart from Kareena, the cast included Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji. In the film, Kareena plays the character of Simran, a mysterious woman who interacts with Aamir Khan’s character, Inspector Surjan Shekhawat, as he investigates the death of a popular film actor. Towards the end of the film, the audience were left with many questions and it was one of the most successful thrillers of that year. Viewers can watch this movie on Netflix.
Agent Vinod was also released in 2012. It stars Saif Ali Khan along with Kareena. Saif Ali Khan plays a RAW agent, while Kareena Kapoor plays an ISI agent Parveen Bilal/Ruby Mendes. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film received mixed reviews from critics. The action sequences and Saif-Kareena’s chemistry were appreciated. This movie can be seen on Jio Cinemas.
Ajnabee (2001) is a Bollywood thriller directed by Abbas-Mustan, featuring Kareena Kapoor alongside Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol, and Bipasha Basu. The film is based on the theme of deception, trust, and betrayal. Kareena plays Priya, a newlywed woman who, along with her husband Raj (Bobby Deol), befriends another couple, Vikram (Akshay Kumar) and Sonia (Bipasha Basu). Things take a dark turn when Sonia is found murdered, and Raj is framed for a crime. The movie had plenty of twists and turns, keeping audiences hooked with its suspenseful plot.
Jaane Jaan is a 2023 Netflix thriller featuring Kareena Kapoor in her OTT debut. Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the film is an adaptation of the Japanese novel The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino. Kareena plays the lead role of Maya D’Souza, a single mother involved in a murder mystery. The plot centres on Maya’s attempt to cover up a crime with the help of her neighbour, a genius mathematician played by Jaideep Ahlawat, while a determined cop, portrayed by Vijay Varma, investigates the case.
Aitraaz is a 2004 Bollywood romantic thriller directed by Abbas-Mustan, featuring Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Priyanka Chopra. The film deals with themes of sexual harassment and power dynamics in the workplace, which were quite bold for its time. This movie can be seen on the Zee 5 app
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