This actress got married at 16, became mother at 17, got divorced at 25, has worked in Bollywood and Hollywood both, she is…
This actress got married at at 16, became mother at 17, got divorced at 25. Find her name inside.
By Simran Keswani
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This actress got married at 16, became mother at 17, got divorced at 25, has worked in Bollywood and Hollywood both, she is...
In an industry that once limited women's roles post-marriage, Dimple Kapadia rewrote the rules, proving that talent, courage, and determination can take you from Bollywood to Hollywood and beyond.
Back in the day golden era of cinema, the world of showbiz was not the same for women as it is now. Back in that time, the shelf life of an actress was limited only to the time she was single, but there was one actress who defined all these norms. Breaking all the stereotypes, she carved her niche by battling societal expectations and eventually making it to Hollywood.
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When Dimple Kapadia Became An Overnight Sensation
This actress was none other than Dimple Kapadia. She entered the industry when she was only 16. Her debut film was none other than Bobby. Released in 1973, this film turned out to be a superhit. From her captivating screen presence to her impeccable performance, she captured the hearts of the audience and became an overnight star. But what many people didn't know is that before her debut film was released, she had already married superstar Rajesh Khanna. Despite her successful debut, she stepped away from the world of light and focused on her marriage and family life.
Why Dimple Kapadia Stepped Away From the Limelight After Her Debut?
A year after that, she embraced motherhood and gave birth to her first daughter, Twinkle Khanna. Years later, the duo welcomed their second daughter, Rimple. However, rumours of tension between Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia started making rounds, reportedly due to their age gap and differences in opinion. Eventually, the duo parted ways at just the age of 25.
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Dimple Kapadia's Powerful Comeback
Following that, Dimple made her powerful comeback. In 1985, Dimple returned to acting and appeared in the film Sagar. This film turned out to be a massive success for her fading name and gave her career the much-needed start she needed. Later, she appeared in several superhits like including Rudaali (1993), for which she received a National Award. She also won Filmfare Awards for her performances in Bobby and Sagar. She also appeared in the 2006 Hollywood film Leela, further expanding her global recognition.
Dimple's journey is proof that a woman's career doesn't end with marriage or motherhood or even divorce.
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