Karisma Kapoor is 52 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 25 June 1974.
dominating Hindi cinema in the 1990s through blockbuster comedies and romances, becoming the Kapoor dynasty's first career actress by birth
Quick facts
Date of birth25 June 1974
Age52
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceMumbai, India
Editor's Take:
Kapoor's career marked a generational shift within India's most famous film dynasty. Despite her father's opposition to women working in cinema, financial necessity after her parents' separation drove her teenage debut. Early critical dismissiveness gave way to commercial dominance through partnerships with directors like David Dhawan, whose comedies capitalised on her timing and charisma. The **1996** pivot with Raja Hindustani elevated her beyond formulaic roles, culminating in **1997**'s dual triumphs. Her willingness to step away at her peak, then return selectively via streaming platforms, reflects evolving industry economics rather than declining relevance.
Key Milestones
1991: Acting debut aged sixteen in Prem Qaidi
1996: Raja Hindustani became year's highest-grossing Hindi film
1997: Won National Film Award for Dil To Pagal Hai
2004: Stepped back from full-time film work
Karisma Kapoor (pronounced /kəˈrɪzmə kəˈpuːr, kəˈrɪʃmə/; born 25 June 1974) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Hindi films. One of the leading and highest-paid actresses of the 1990s, she became the first female member of the Kapoor family by birth to pursue a career in acting.
