Born on January 1, 1980, in Mumbai, India, Kareena Kapoor began her acting career at a young age. She made her screen debut in the 1997 film "Mughlai Mumtaz," followed by her breakthrough performance in the 2000 film "Jehad." However, it was her role in the 2003 film "Jab We Met" that catapulted her to stardom.