Kareena Kapoor Khan made her debut with Refugee on this day, 17 years ago! Yup, she has been around for that long! Bebo is close to competing 2 decades in the industry – and I still love her as much (or more!) as I did back then when she had just joined.

From Refugee, Yaadein and Asoka to *gasp* Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, and Chameli and Yuva – Kareena has done some spectacular films that kept us hooked onto her. There were a few misses, of course, but I have no qualms in admitting I have seen Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon & Mujhse Dosti Karoge multiple times – only for Bebo!

Such is lou-ve!

Source | Tumblr.com
Source | Tumblr.com

Today, on Bebo completing 17 years in the industry, it’s only apt that I tell you the innumerous times she was just f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s! Here are 17 of them:

1. Her glorious pregnancy

Kareena Kapoor Khan for Sabyasachi

Sorry, but this had to be numero uno on the list! Enough has been said and written about how she rocked-slayed-owned her pregnancy, so let’s just say we love her for normalising a baby bump! #BeboKaBabyBump

2. Koffee with Karan

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena has been a part of all seasons of Koffee With Karan, with different partners. She has been on the show with her ex, Shahid Kapoor; her contemporary, Rani Mukherjee; brother Ranbir Kapoor; friend and future co-star, Sonam Kapoor, and of course with hubby Saif Ali Khan. Proof enough that the season is incomplete if Bebo has not been a guest! She is a favourite everywhere.

Oh wait, she has been on the talk show with baby Taimur in her womb. That counts, right?!

3. She always has the best things to say!

“Why should I worry about the biological clock ticking? Saif is 10 years older. He should be worried.”

“I do my own thing. And I believe what I do is the right thing.”

The latest and best one:

“My son is the most gorgeous man this side of the equator. I take it as a compliment because yes, his lips are amazing.”

And many more such gems!

4. OOTDs = Perfect!

Good looks…

Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan

Good looks…

Kareena Kapoor Khan | Image Source: vogueindia.com
Kareena Kapoor Khan

… And good looks!

Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor

5. Fitness goals

Kareena Kapoor

Size zero: Check!

Post baby – hot body: Work in progress!

6. Relationship goals

Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan
Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan

Saif and Kareena look great together. It’s just so delightful to see them as a couple! Saifeena #FTW

7. Breaking more stereotypes!

Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor
Diljit Dosanjh, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Shahid Kapoor

Exes don’t work together, you said?! Well, let’s just say Udta Punjab was a team effort and Jab We Met is one of the best Bollywood films.

8. Sisters before misters!

Of course we love these two gorgeous sisters – Bebo and Lolo! Sisters always have each others back, don’t they?!

9. Girl squad!

Kareena and her girls – Karisma, Malaika Arora and Amrita Arora are always chilling together – lunch dates, brunches or late night parties. Girls just wanna have some fun, right?! She is also pretty close to her manager, Poonam Damania. Girl love <3

10. Item numbers

Hot dayum!

Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor

11. Cool’est’ roles!

Her best role yet is obviously subject to argument. Since I am not here to debate, let’s all agree to the fact that there cannot be another Poo. Period.

Kareena Kapoor (Source | koimoi.com)
Kareena Kapoor (Source | koimoi.com)

12. Achievements

A professional career spanning more than a decade – it’s suffice to say that Kareena has been around for long and she has done good work while she was at it. She has been there, done that, and the various awards she has won are a bonus!

Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor

13. Madame Tussauds

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Source: madametussauds.com

14. Expression queen

She could be showing sass…

Kareena Kapoor

or she could just be hungry!

Kareena Kapoor Khan

You’ll never know!

Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan

15. Family first!

And of course, she chills with her step kids too!

Ibrahim Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Sara Ali Khan

16. POUT!

Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena Kapoor Khan

Au naturale!

17. Taimur Ali Khan

Undoubtedly, the best part about Bebo till now is her gorgeous baby boy, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi. We cannot wait to see him grown up and follow the footsteps of his talented parents!

Kareena Kapoor with Taimur Ali Khan

P.S – Since it’s my birthday today (duh, obviously she debuted on my special day), I am leaving you with a Bebo song you may have forgotten.

Here:

17 years of Kareena! 17 years of awesome!