Dimple Kapadia, born on June 8, 1957, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Hindi films. She was born into a Gujarati family, with her father, Chunnibhai Kapadia, being a Gujarati entrepreneur. Her mother, Betty Kapadia, was a homemaker⁸. She also had a sister, Simple Kapadia, who was an actress.

Dimple Kapadia was discovered by Raj Kapoor at the age of 14 and was given the title role in his teen romance "Bobby" (1973), opposite his son Rishi Kapoor. The film became a massive commercial success and made her an overnight star. Her role as a Christian teenager from Goa established her as a youth fashion icon and won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

Shortly before the release of "Bobby" in 1973, she married the actor Rajesh Khanna and quit acting. However, she returned to the film industry in 1984, two years after her separation from Khanna. Her comeback film "Saagar", which was released a year later, revived her career. Both "Bobby" and "Saagar" won her Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.

Throughout her career, Dimple Kapadia has delivered memorable performances in various films, including "Bobby" (1973), "Saagar" (1985), "Kaash" (1987), "Insaniyat Ke Dushman" (1987), "Ram Lakhan" (1989), "Rudaali" (1993), "Dil Chahta Hai" (2001), "Finding Fanny" (2014), and "Tenet" (2020).

Dimple Kapadia's performances have been recognized with several awards, including:

• Filmfare Award for Best Actress for "Bobby" (1974)
• Filmfare Award for Best Actress for "Saagar" (1986)
• National Film Award for Best Actress for "Rudaali" (1993)
• Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance for "Rudaali" (1993)
• Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Krantiveer" (1994)

Dimple Kapadia is known for her passion for her craft to an extent that she drives herself crazy and overlooks her health when engrossed in work. She is a fitness enthusiast and follows a strict diet and exercise regime. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, listening to music, and doing yoga. She also enjoys a great rapport with her son-in-law Akshay Kumar.

Dimple Kapadia was married to Rajesh Khanna, and they had two daughters, Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna. Her sister, Simple Kapadia, was also an actress.