Karishma Kapoor is an Indian actress who is known for acting in Bollywood films. She was born on 25th June 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Her parents were actors and actresses. She has a sister, Kareena Kapoor. Actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor was her grandfather. Actor Hari Shivdasani was her maternal grandfather. Actor Prithviraj Kapoor was her paternal great-grandfather. Her uncles are actors Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor. Her aunts are actress Nitu Singh and entrepreneur Ritu Nanda. Her first cousins are actors Ranbir Kapoor, Armaan Jain and Aadar Jain, and Nikhil Nanda. Actor Shammi and Shashi Kapoor are her granduncles. Late actress Sadhana was her mother’s first cousin. Karishma did her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School. Later, she studied at Sophia College. But she dropped out in the middle.
Karishma made her acting debut in 1991 with Prem Qaidi. Karishma’s presence seeks the attention of critics. Her performance was praised. She was seen in six films in 1992. For the first time, Karishma was nominated for Filmfare Awards for Best Female Debut for her performance in Sapne Sajan Ke. In 1993, she had five releases, Sangraam, Shaktiman, Anari, Dhanwaan and Muqabla. In 1994, Karishma starred in nine films and appeared in a cameo appearance. Raja Babu, Khuddar, Andaz Apna Apna, Suhaag and Gopi Kishan were her successful films of the year. She had three releases in 1995, Maidan-E-Jung, Coolie No.1 and Jawab.
Later, in 1996, Karishma appeared in ten films. Saajan Chale Sasural, Krishna, Jeet, Raja Hindustani, and Ajay were her notable films of the year. Her performance in each film was praised. But, her performance in Raja Hindustani was a breakthrough for her. The film became a turning point in Karishma’s career. The film’s success established her as a leading actress in Hindi cinema. She also won her first Best Actress award in Filmfare Awards for her performance and was also nominated for Screen Awards for Best Actress. In 1997, Karishma starred in five films. Judwaa, Hero No. 1, and Dil Toh Pagal Hai were her notable films of the year. Each of her performances was praised, but Dil Toh Pagal Hai was her best film of the year. Her performance was highly acclaimed and she won her first and only National Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress in the film. She also won her second Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also won two other awards and one nomination. 1999, was the most successful year of Karishma’s career. Each of her films was successful. She was seen in five films. She earned her second nomination in Filmfare awards for Best Actress for her performance in Biwi No. 1. She was also nominated for three other films for her performance in the film. She also appeared in five other films in 2000. Fiza was the most successful film of the year for her. It helped her to win her second Best Actress award for her third Filmfare Awards. She also won four other awards and two nominations for her performance. Zubeidaa, Aashiq and Ek Rishta were her three released film of 2001. Her performance was critically acclaimed by critics for her performance in Zubeidaa. For her performance, she was nominated for three awards and won Best Actress (Critics) at Filmfare Awards.
Next, in 2002, Karishma had three releases, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Shakti and Rishtey. Each of her performances was praised. But her performance in Shakti was highly acclaimed and helped her to earn four nominations along with Filmfare Best Actress Awards. Baaz was her only released film in 2003. In 2006, she appeared in the film Mere Jeevan Saathi. In 2007, Karishma made her appearance in a song for the film Om Shanti Om. In 2011, Karishma gave her voice in Bodyguard. Dangerous Ishhq was her only released film in 2012. In 2013, Karishma made her appearance in a song for the film Bombay Talkies. She was last seen in a cameo role in the film Zero in 2018.
Karishma made her television debut in 2003, with the television series, Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny. She also appeared in many television series as a judge, such as Nach Baliye 4, Dance India Dance 7, and Super Dancer: Chapter 4.
She made her digital debut in 2020 with the web series, Mentalhood.
She did several humanitarian and social works.
On 29th September 2003, Karishma married industrialist, CEO of Sixt India Sunjay Kapur. Together they have a daughter Samaira, born in 2005, and a son Kiaan born in 2010. They separated in 2016.
Name | Karisma Kapoor |
Nick Name | Lolo |
Profession | Actress |
Date of Birth | 25 June 1974 |
Age | 48 Years (2022) |
Birth Place | Maharashtra, Mumbai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Maharashtra, Mumbai, India |
School | The Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai |
Collage | Sophia College, Mumbai |
Debut | Prem Qaidi (1991) |
Religion | Hindu |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |

Karishma Kapoor Career:
- Karishma made her acting debut in 1991 with Prem Qaidi.
- She was seen in six films in 1992.
- In 1993, she had five releases, Sangraam, Shaktiman, Anari, Dhanwaan and Muqabla.
- In 1994, Karishma starred in nine films and appeared in a cameo appearance.
- She had three releases in 1995, Maidan-E-Jung, Coolie No.1 and Jawab.
- In 1996, Karishma appeared in ten films. Saajan Chale Sasural, Krishna, Jeet, Raja Hindustani, and Ajay were her notable films of the year.
- In 1997, Karishma starred in five films.
- 1999, was the most successful year of Karishma’s career. She was seen in five films.
- She also appeared in five other films in 2000.
- Zubeidaa, Aashiq and Ek Rishta were her three released film of 2001.
- In 2002, Karishma had three releases, Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, Shakti and Rishtey.
- Baaz was her only released film in 2003.
- In 2006, she appeared in the film Mere Jeevan Saathi.
- In 2007, Karishma made her appearance in a song for the film Om Shanti Om.
- In 2011, Karishma gave her voice in Bodyguard.
- Dangerous Ishhq was her only released film in 2012.
- In 2013, Karishma made her appearance in a song for the film Bombay Talkies.
- She was last seen in a cameo role in the film Zero in 2018.
- Karishma made her television debut in 2003, with the television series, Karishma – The Miracles of Destiny. She also appeared in many television series as a judge, such as Nach Baliye 4, Dance India Dance 7, and Super Dancer: Chapter 4.
- She made her digital debut in 2020 with the web series, Mentalhood.
Karishma Kapoor Successful Movie
Karishma Kapoor Family
Father Name | Randhir Kapoor (Actor) |
Mother Name | Randhir Kapoor (Actor) |
Brother | Kareena Kapoor (Actress) |
Sister | N/A |
Uncles | Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor, |
Aunty | Ritu Nanda, Reema Kapoor |
Cousins | Ranbir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahani, Sahani Kapoor, Armaan Jain, Aadar Jain |
Husband | Sanjay Kapur (2003–2014) (Businessman) |

Karishma Kapoor Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
Marital Status | Divorced |
Affairs / Boyfriend | Ajay Devgan (Actor), Abhishek Bachchan (Actor), Sandeep Toshniwal (Businessman) |
Husband / Spouse | Sanjay Kapur (2003–2014) (Businessman) |
Marriage date | 29 September 2003 |
Marriage Place | Krishna Raj Bungalow, in Mumbai |
Children | Daughter– Samiera Kapoor Son– Kiaan Raj Kapoor ![]() |

Karishma Kapoor Physical Stats
Height | In Centimeter – 165 cm In Meter – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5 |
Weight | In Kilogram- 54 Kg In Pounds – 119lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Brown |
Karishma Kapoor Favourite
Favourite Actor | Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Brad Pitt |
Favourite Actress | Nargis and Meena Kumari |
Favourite Food | Cakes, fried chips and biryani |
Favourite Cuisine | Chinese |
Favourite Color | Red |
Favourite Perfume | Romance by Ralph Lauren |
Favourite Destination | London and Paris |
Karishma Kapoor Education
School | The Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai |
Collage | Sophia College, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification | Dropout |

Karishma Kapoor Net Worth
Net Worth | N/A |
Salary | N/A |
Income Source | N/A |
Car Collection | N/A |
Some Unknown facts about Karishma Kapoor
- Does Karisma Kapoor smoke?: No
- Does Karisma Kapoor drink alcohol?: No
- Karishma is informally called “Lolo” at her home after her mother made a passing reference to the Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida.
- She got engaged to Abhishek Bachchan, but later called off, and had a brief relationship with Ajay Devgn.
- She follows a nonvegetarian diet.
- Doing power yoga and swimming are her hobbies.
- She is the biggest shareholder of BabyOye.com