Kareena Kapoor Khan looks back at Karisma being first woman from family to enter films; says she ‘resurrected’ Kapoor family name

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As a devoted fan of Bollywood royalty, I can’t help but be utterly captivated by the mesmerizing journey of Karisma Kapoor. Her magnetic presence on the silver screen continues to leave us in awe, and it’s impossible not to marvel at her groundbreaking contributions to Indian cinema.

I can’t help but marvel at the enchanting allure of Karisma Kapoor. She is, and forever will be, “that girl” who left an indelible mark on the Bollywood scene. Debate it as much as you like, but the fact remains: she was a sensation in her time, and I, for one, was captivated by her charm. Her acting debut in Prem Qaidi was just the beginning of a career that left every other actress aspiring to reach her heights.

Kareena Kapoor Khan‘s footprint in the industry is legendary, as she was the first woman from her family to break into show business at a time when it was uncommon for Kapoor ladies to appear on movie sets on Fridays. In an interview with The Week, Kareena shared that her sister Karisma paved the way for their family’s entry into entertainment when things were tough.

Kareena Kapoor on Karisma Kapoor’s contributions to family

For those unfamiliar, in the past, women from the Kapoor film family did not have careers in entertainment, and once married, they would stop working. In a recent interview, an actress from The Crew spoke about her sister’s early years, sharing that it was challenging because their mother, Babita Kapoor, and aunt, Neetu Kapoor, had both left their acting careers. Karisma, however, was paving the way for change.

In her own words, as Kareena explained, it was Karisma Kapoor who revived our family’s fame. With my grandfather having passed away and my father having produced only one film, Henna, the Kapoor lineage seemed to have lost its footing in Bollywood. However, Karisma stood out as the first successful female Kapoor actor and shining star during that period.

In her debut in 2000, Karisma confessed that she had previously walked before making her appearance, allowing her to run effectively. By the time she entered the scene, there was great anticipation for the upcoming debut of her sister.

What was Karisma Kapoor’s parent’s reaction when she decided to enter films?

In the same interview, Kareena shared that her family, including their previously hesitant mother, have become more open-minded towards her. Contrarily, her father, Randhir Kapoor, advised Karisma to handle things independently with his words being, “I won’t be of any assistance to you.”

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2024-07-19 19:50