Dimple Kapadia (Bollywood Diva of 70s): Bio, Age, Height, Husband, Children, Career, Net Worth & More

India recognises Dimple Kapadia as a prominent movie actress who shines with everlasting charm and delivers remarkable acting skills. She rose to fame with her debut film Bobby (1973) at the age of just 16. Her years in the industry transformed her into both a gravitational symbol of elegance and an actor who specialised in strong female roles in Hindi cinema productions. She demonstrated her acting range through two performances following her return to films with Saagar (1985). This blog discuss Dimple Kapadia age, her career, personal life, and many more.

Dimple Kapadia Biography

Dimple Kapadia experienced an interesting life journey that extended past acting achievements. Her career in Bollywood together with elite romantic ties and traditional filmography distinguish her to fans across India.

Dimple Kapadia Age, Height & Physical Appearance

Born on 8 June 1957, Dimple Kapadia age is 68 years as of June 2025. Her birth sign is Gemini. With a height of 5ft 3 inches, she weighs approx. 58 Kg and has figure measurements of 34-32-36. Her Eyes and Hair are Brown in color. She has a fabulous personality. Her fit body has always been admired by everyone.

Early Life and Family Background

Dimple Kapadia father Chunnibhai Kapadia was a successful entrepreneur. Her mother, Betty Kapadia, was a homemaker. Dimple lived in a family which liked her to pursue acting and films at an early age. She has 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Munna (brother) and Simple Kapadia (sister; later a costume designer and actress who died due to cancer in 2009).

Since childhood, Dimple was very passionate about performing arts, and her striking good looks and charm led legendary filmmaker Raj Kapoor to cast Dimple first in Bobby at 16 years, and immediately her work made it all too easy for her to propel herself into stardom.

Educational Qualification

Dimple Kapadia is a school dropout. Her schooling was completed at St. Joseph’s Convent High School in Mumbai. Her information regarding her college education is not much.

Dimple Kapadia Husband (Personal Life)

Dimple Kapadia has much in her personal life clicked in the headlines right since her early marriage to Bollywood hero Rajesh Khanna. Her first film Bobby had not even released when she got married at the age of 15. Soon after her separation from Rajesh Khanna, she was rumoured to have relationships with Rishi Kapoor. Over the years, she developed a close bond with Sunny Deol, especially, who the media had long seen together, even though both never officially spoke of being serious about each other.

She has two daughters, Twinker Khanna (a famous name in the Bollywood Industry) and Rinke Khanna (Actress). She loves to keep her personal life private and priotarize her family over any other work. 

Dimple Kapadia Professional Career

Dimple’s career in Bollywood started in 1973 with the blockbuster film Bobby, directed by Raj Kapoor. A Filmfare Award for Best Actress, she won the heart of the nation at just 16 years old. But after marrying superstar Rajesh Khanna just before the release of the film, she had a long break from acting.

After an approximate hiatus of 12 years, Dimple had a great comeback as Saagar came in 1985. This not only bringing life to her career but was also appreciated critically and India’s entry to the Oscars. Dimple made her way to becoming a competent actress in movies such as Kaash (1987), Drishti (1990), Rudaali (1993) (for which she won the National Film Award), and Krantiveer (1994) in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Often she retaliated with female roles that were strong, layered and consistent.

Since the 2000s and following, she opted for character-driven roles starring in movies like Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Luck by Chance (2009) and Finding Fanny (2014). In 2020, she made a name for herself in Hollywood starring alongside Christopher Nolan’s international Tenet, a film that demonstrated her worldwide appeal. After that, she appeared in some Bollywood films like Tandav (2021, web series) and Pathaan (2023) too, not losing her relevance among the newer generation of people. Dimple goes on to work in the films and OTT projects selectively in 2024 and early 2025, receiving critical acclaim for her powerful performances as a supporting and motherly role..

Dimple Kapadia Movies

Achievements and Awards

Also, Dimple’s acting prowess has been recognised all over the nation and the world, particularly her skill in Rudaali, which won her a National Award.

Recent Controversy

While Dimple Kapadia is a seasoned actress who has established herself with her grace and professionalism, the actress grabbed headlines in 2023 when the rumor that surfaced was that she was at odds with a co-star during the shooting of the Bollywood blockbuster Pathaan.

However, according to media sources, Dimple was unhappy with certain last minute changes made to her role which had been made without discussing with her earlier. The problem was though fixed internally and neither Dimple nor the production team released any official statements regarding the issue. And however the film worked out, Dimple’s performance was appreciated.

Finally, it was in 2024 when she was seen with her longtime beau, Sunny Deol, again, because they had been spotted together at a private family gathering. Neither sophomore commented on the rumours, but that took off on social media and reignited the decades-old discussions of their relationship.

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Dimple Kapadia Net Worth

By 2025, Dimple Kapadia net worth is an estimated ₹82 crore ($10 million). Fueled by a nearly 5-decade-long prolific career in India’s film industry, this substantial wealth of wealth has been made. A combination of the work that she has done by acting in films and serving as one in the web series, brand endorsements, and real estate investments is why she gets paid.

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