Karisma Kapoor - A Lifestory

Karisma Kapoor: (25 June 1974). Part of the esteemed Kapoor family, she is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the elder sister of actress Kareena Kapoor Khan. Karisma made her acting debut at the young age of 17 with the film Prem Qaidi (1991). Initially facing criticism for her looks and acting abilities, she quickly proved her detractors wrong with a string of commercially successful and critically acclaimed films throughout the 90s. She established herself as a leading actress with roles in films like Jigar (1992), Anari (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), and Saajan Chale Sasural (1996). Her career reached new heights with her portrayal of strong female characters in films like Raja Hindustani (1996), which won her her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She continued to impress with her performances in films such as Dil To Pagal Hai (1997) for which she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Filmfare Award, Hero No. 1 (1997), Biwi No. 1 (1999), and Hum SaathSaath Hain (1999). In the 2000s, Karisma further showcased her versatility with roles in films like Fiza (2000) and Zubeidaa (2001), earning her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Fiza. After marrying businessman Sunjay Kapur in 2003, she took a sabbatical from acting. She made a comeback to cinema with the film Dangerous Ishhq (2012), and has since appeared in web series such as Mentalhood (2020). Karisma Kapoor remains a significant figure in Indian cinema, recognized for her talent, beauty, and contribution to the industry. She is considered one of the most popular and highestpaid actresses of her time.