Often informally referred to as Bebo, Kareena Kapoor has received five Filmfare Awards so far and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres. Born into a family where her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and her elder sister Karisma were actors, Kapoor faced the media spotlight from a very young age, but did not make her acting debut until the 2000 film Refugee. After receiving negative reviews for a series of repetitive roles, Kareena accepted more demanding parts in order to avoid being typecast, and was consequently recognized by critics for displaying greater versatility as an actress. In 2007, Bebo received her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her performance in Jab We Met. In an interview with The Times of India, Kareena Kapoor commented, "In my initial years in the industry, I pushed myself to do a lot of work because I was greedy. I did some films -- which I now regret -- purely for the money. Today, I want to do selective films."

In addition to movie acting, Kareena is a regular stage performer and has launched her own clothing line in association with being the brand ambassador for the retail chain Globus. Her off-screen life, has been subject to wide media coverage with frequent press coverage of her weight and diet. She also created headlines with her much publicized breakup with Shahid Kapoor and her subsequent relationship with actor Saif Ali Khan. Often referred to as India's "Brangelina" ("Saifeena") by the press, her relationship with Khan has become one of the most reported celebrity stories in India since 2007.

She has been featured frequently as "Bollywood's Most Beautiful Actresses", "Bollywood's Best Dressed Women" and "Women of Many Faces". Today, Kareena is considered as one of the most popular Bollywood celebrities. Her look and performances have established her as a style icon for young girls and women. She was even voted as one of India's most popular icons. According to the UK magazine Eastern Eye, Kapoor was ranked fourth in the list of "Asia's Sexiest Women" in 2009; she had been previously ranked eighth in 2007 and third in 2008. She became the only actress to be featured on CNNGo's list of "Who Mattered Most in India" and was described as "India's Most Beautiful Woman" by People in 2010.

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