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In Pictures: The Story Of Dimple Kapadia, The First Sex Symbol Of Bollywood!

Martini Shots, Bollywood, Wed Jun 08 2016, Authors: Prerna Singh (Editorial Team), http://www.desimartini.com/new...ood/article33579.htm

Dimple Kapadia entered Bollywood in 1973, and took the entire industry by storm.

In the traditional 70s, Dimple Kapadia made her debut in Bobby opposite Rishi Kapoor, and set a new fashion trend. Her life journey has been one of the most remarkable ones in the industry so far. With her married life hitting the rock, raising two daughters on her own, to coming back to the industry with a bang: she has done it all. Her affairs raked up stroms in Bollywoodand she gradually became the darling of critics with her power packd performances.

Here's everything you need to know about the beloved Bobby of Bollywood:

Dimple Kapadia made her debut in film 'Bobby' in 1973.

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She was born on 8th June 1957. Her full name is Dimple Chunnibhai Kapadia and her parents were Chunnibhai Kapadia and Betty.

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Her first role took the industry by storm.

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She played a Christian Goan girl Bobby Braganza in the film and flaunted a new fashion trend which became an iconic pattern in Bollywood.

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She became controversial after her Bikini shots in the film.

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He grace and poise outweighed any negativity and she soon earned a cult status.

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She got married to Rajesh Khanna in 1973.

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She was 16 years old then, and Rajesh Khanna was 31.

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It was a mismatch jodi, and soon it hit the rocks.

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They got separated in 1982.

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Dimple Kapadia had a sister as well, Simple Kapadia who passed away.

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Simple Kapadia was in acting as well, she made her debut in Anurodh opposite Rajesh Khanna in 1977. She passed away in 2009.

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Dimple and Rajesh had two daughters.

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Twinkle and Rinke Khanna. Both became actresses and then quit the industry after their respective marriages.

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Dimple made a comeback in 1984 and did 'Sagar' film in 1985.

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This film earned her a Filmfare award for Best Actress.

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Her affairs also became the talk of the town.

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Rumours about her dating Sunny Deol went around like wildfire.

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However, Dimple Kapadia took a break and gave herself a new direction.

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With art movies and offbeat films, she bounced back to the favourite list of critics as well as the audience.

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Her role in Rudaali as professional mourner became a legendary performance.

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She was awarded with National Film award for best Actress for this role.

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In Gulzar's 'Lekin' she played the role of a spirit Reva.

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The most interesting thing about this role was that Gulzar didn't let her blink her eyes even once during the entire filming just to give her a surreal gaze.

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She was nominated a few times for Filmfare, and won a few other awards.

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She later described her marriage as a farce.

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Yet she said that career was only secondary to her and bringing her children up was more important.

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However, later on Rajesh Khanna and her differences were sorted.

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During his last days, the two ex-spouses could be seen together at various occasions.

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Dimple has been doing films, but not with significant roles lately.

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Her performance in 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Dabangg' weren't exactly her kind of roles.

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She is often seen in family get togethers with Twinkle and Akshay.

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Her daughters are married and living a well-settled life. Twinkle Khanna has married Akshay Kumar and Dimple can often be seen with them.

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She loves both of her daughters and does not wish to remarry.

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