13 Kareena Kapoor movies that prove she's the OG 'expression queen'

Here is a compilation of the 13 best Kareena Kapoor Khan movies in which she stole the limelight for her impeccable acting skills.

By Anjali Sinha

Updated on Apr 30, 2024 | 02:52 AM IST | 766.6K

Image Credit: Screengrab from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Kareena Kapoor is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood. She made her debut in 2000 with the film Refugee, and since then, she has ruled the hearts of her fans. In her over two decades-long career, Bebo has delivered several memorable performances. With her on-point attitude, fuller expressions, and good looks, Kareena is still on top. She has done more than 60 films so far, and today, we are hoping to find the best of Kareena Kapoor's movies.

From Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham to Jab We Met, Kareena has given stellar performances. The actress tends to leave a mark with her unique take on the characters. From Geet to Poo, Kareena has given entertainment to her fans with these fantastic characters from the film. So, without wasting any time, let’s read the list of the best Kareena Kapoor movies.

Here is a list of the 13 best Kareena Kapoor movies in which she has given stellar performances

1. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, and Hrithik Roshan
Director: Karan Johar
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Movie Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance
Release Year: 2001
Where to Watch: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

Released in 2001, Kareena played the character of Pooja, aka Poo, in this Karan Johar directorial. This was a multi-star film with names like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Hrithik Roshan in lead roles. However, with her unique take on the character Poo who shifted to London from Chandni Chowk, Kareena stands out in the film, and her character is still famous among fans.

2. Jab We Met

Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor
Director: Imtiaz Ali
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance,
Release Year: 2007
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

There is a list of Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor movies, but the pair won hearts with Jab We Met. Kareena played the role of a Punjabi Girl, Geet, in this movie. Her portrayal of Geet received appreciation and has also inspired the role of Punjabi Kudi in several other Bollywood movies. The film is a classic romantic movie.

3. Bajrangi Bhaijaan

Cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Harshaali Malhotra
Director: Kabir Khan
IMDb Rating: 8.1
Movie Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Release Year: 2015
Where to Watch: Disney Plus Hotstar

Kareena essayed the role of Rasika in this critically acclaimed film, Bajrangi Bhaijaan. She left a mark with her amazing performance in the movie and got appreciation. This film is considered one of the best movies of her career.

4. Bodyguard

Cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Raj Babbar, Hazel Kheech
Director: Siddique
IMDb Rating: 4.7
Movie Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Release Year: 2011
Where to Watch: Disney Plus Hotstar

Bodyguard was released in 2011 and was a blockbuster. Kareena received praise for her role as Divya S Rana. Her character falls in love with her bodyguard (played by Salman Khan), which eventually leads to several courses of action.

5. Heroine

Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal
Director: Madhur Bhandarkar
IMDb Rating: 5.0
Movie Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2012
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

In this 2012 film, Kareena played the role of protagonist Mahi Arora and got appreciation. She left a mark with her stellar performance as she single-handedly ran the movie. Fans loved her as Mahi Arora.

6. Chameli

Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Rahul Bose
Director: Sudhir Mishra
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Movie Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2003
Where to Watch: Disney Plus Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video

Bebo played the role of a sex worker in this 2003 film. She was only 22 when she gave the memorable performance of Chameli and won hearts. To note, Kareena won several awards for her acting, including ‘Filmfare 2004 Special Winner’.

7. Kurbaan

Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan
Director: Renzil D’ Silva
IMDb Rating: 5.7
Movie Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Release Year: 2009
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Starring Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, Kurbaan received praise from the audience. Fans loved the chemistry between them in this action-crime movie. She also won ‘Stardust Award for Actor of the Year- Female (2010)’ for her mind-blowing performance.

8. 3 Idiots

Cast: Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani
Director: Rajkumar Hirani
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Movie Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release Year: 2009
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Released in 2009, 3 Idiots is one of the most acclaimed films of all time. Each star cast member gave their best performance in the film, and Kareena was also in her best form. Bebo played the role of Priya in the movie. Fans have always loved Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor's movies.

9. Udta Punjab

Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh
Director: Abhishek Chaubey
IMDb Rating: 7.7
Movie Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Release Year: 2016
Where to Watch: Online

This movie was a multi-star film starring Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Diljit Dosanjh, and Kareena played the role of a doctor in the movie. Fans appreciated her in the film. However, it was a supporting role, and Kareena played it with much diligence.

10. Asoka

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Danny Denzongpa, Hrishitaa Bhatt
Director: Santosh Sivan
IMDb Rating: 6.4
Movie Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Release Year: 2001
Where to Watch: Netflix

In this epic historical drama, Kareena won hearts for her portrayal of Princess Kaurwaki. Her fans appreciated her chemistry with Shah Rukh Khan, who played the titular role of Asoka. For her performance, she was also nominated for the ‘Filmfare Award for Best Actress.’

11. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji
Director: Reema Kagti, Priyamvada Narayanan
IMDb Ratings: 7.2
Movie Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Release Year: 2012
Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

This was a mystery drama film and was directed by Reema Kagti and Priyamvada Narayanan. Kareena played the role of Rosie, who met the cop, essayed by Aamir Khan, and then the events took some unexpected turns.

12. Omkara

Cast: Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma
Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
IMDb Ratings: 8.0
Movie Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Release Year: 2006
Where to Watch: JioCinema, Amazon Prime Video

Starring Kareena Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles, Omkara is one of the best films of Bebo’s career. She also got praise for her performance in the film.

13. Refugee

Cast: Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff
Director: JP Dutta, Dinesh Mahadev
IMDb Ratings: 5.2
Movie Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance
Release Year: 2000
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

Kareena debuted with this movie in the year 2000 alongside Abhishek Bachchan. She left a mark with her stellar performance and won an award for the best debutant, too.

Kareena Kapoor Khan has over 60 films to her credit. She is a born star with a great personality. Her choices of films have varied, and she has never missed the chance to experiment. From Refugee to Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Kareena Kapoor movies are worth watching.

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