Dimple Kapadia Birthday Special: The Actress' TOUGHEST DECISION She Made Which Makes Her An Ideal Inspiration!

Dimple Kapadia turns 66 on this day. The actress had a career spanning more than four decades, from 'Bobby' to 'Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo.' And it is safe to say that Dimple Kapadia has made a name for herself in the film business as a distinct artist. Many aspiring actresses find inspiration in her ability to give depth and realism to her portrayals.

However, her journey was not simple at all. Dimple Kapadia had to deal with numerous challenges in her life, such as a difficult marriage and a break from acting, but nothing could keep her from shining on the big screen. Let's quickly review the actress' career as she celebrates her 66th birthday.

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Dimple Kapadia came from a Mumbai based family. Her father, Chunnibhai Kapadia, was well-known and frequently hosted lavish events and movie stars at his mansion, Samudra Mahal. Raj Kapoor noticed Dimple Kapadia at one of these gatherings and decided to cast her in a movie. He opted to remake 'Bobby' with fresh faces in addition to his son Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia. The actress was only 16 at the time.

The romance between Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna is well known. Dimple's decision not to continue working in films after marriage was included in Rajesh Khanna's proposal to her. She was also a Rajesh Khanna fan. After her marriage, the film 'Bobby' was released, and ended up becoming a huge smash.

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After a few years, Rajesh Khanna and Dimple's arguments caused havoc in their marriage. Dimple moved out of Kaka's home in 1982 after nine years of marriage. After a screen test, Ramesh Sippy called her when he heard about Dimple's reappearance. Dimple, who had not appeared in front of the camera in 11 years, performed horribly during the screen test but was nevertheless chosen for the role of film 'Sagar.' Like her debut, her comeback turned out to be a smash hit. Dimple and Sunny Deol's reported liaison also made headlines at that time. The two allegedly dated for almost ten years.

Despite spending 27 years apart, Dimple Kapadia and Rajesh Khanna remained married. Kaka's final days were spent with the actress by his side. Recent movie appearances by Dimple Kapadia include 'Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo,' 'Pathaan,' and 'Tu Jhoothi Mai Makkar.'