Karisma Kapoor, the renowned actress, has made a name for herself in the Indian film industry thanks to her stunning appearances, flawless talent, and engaging on-screen personality. We set on a quest to explore the fascinating parts of her life, learning about Sushmita’s incredible career trajectory, her varied roles, and her effect outside the movie industry.
Through this article, we hope to honour Karisma’s contributions to honour Karisma’s contributions to the entertainment industry, her accomplishments, and throw light on her motivational journey.
Early Career and Education
Karisma Kapoor was born on 25 June 1974 (age 49 years; as of 2023) in Bombay, Maharashtra. Daughter of acclaimed actors, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, Karisma was brought up in a well-to-do family. Additionally, her sister, Kareena Kapoor, is a prominent actress. Born in an acting family, Karisma’s grandfather was versatile Raj Kapoor while her maternal grandfather was Hari Shivdasani. Not only this, but his first cousins include Ranbir Kapoor, Armaan Jain, Aadar Jain, and Nikhil Nanda.
Karisma attended Cathedral and John Connon School, in Mumbai. Soon after completing her higher secondary education, she went on to pursue her undergraduate degree at Sophia College, Mumbai. However, owing to her career in acting, she left her education.
Career
Debut and Breakthrough
Belonging to an acting family, Karisma was determined to pursue acting from childhood. Meanwhile, she often participated in school plays owing to her fascination with acting.
Karisma was still in college when she was offered a role in a film. At 16, Karisma made her acting debut with the film Prem Quaidi, wherein she played the role of Neelima. The film was a success at the box office, giving a breakthrough in Karisma’s acting career.
In 1992, Karisma worked in many Hindi films including Jaagruti, Sapne Sajan Ke, Deedar, and Jigar.
Moreover, Karisma, between 1992-96, appeared in some very successful films including Raja Babu, Suhaag, Andaaz (1994), Coolie No.1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), and Jeet (1996).
Rise to Stardom
In 1996, Karisma Kapoor worked in Raja Hindustani opposite Aamir Khan. The film became one of the most commercially successful films of the 1990s.
Meanwhile, in the late 1990s, Karisma appeared in many successful films like Biwi No. 1, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and Jaanwar.
Other Work and Roles
Besides, Karisma has appeared in many Hindi films including Zubeidaa (2001), Rishtey (2002), Om Shanti Om (2007), and Dangerous Ishq (2012).
Talking about her recent work, she is working on the production of her upcoming film Murder Mubarak. Meanwhile, the film is slated to release in 2024.
Owing to her personal issues, Karisma announced a sabbatical break from acting. However, this didn’t affect Karisma’s net worth. Meanwhile, as of 2023, Karisma has an updated net worth of $12 million, which in INR is 92 crores. Besides, she majorly earns from ventures and brand endorsements.
Besides acting projects and family, Karisma is widely known for her love life. Although she has charismatic beauty and an illustrious career, she has been unlucky in her relationships.
In the early 1990s, Karisma was briefly dating Ajay Devgn. However, Ajay cheated on Karisma with Kajol. As a result, the former couple split on a bitter note.
Later, in 2002, Karisma got engaged to Abhishek Bachchan. However, owing to unidentified reasons, the engagement was called off.
In 2003, she married industrialist Sanjay Kapur. Additionally, the couple has a son and a daughter. However, the couple filed a divorce through mutual consent. The divorce was finalised in 2016.
Do You Know These Lesser Known Facts about Karisma Kapoor?
She is fondly called Lolo by her family. Meanwhile, she was named Lolo by her mother, Babita Kapoor.
Although Karisma is not active in films, she supports her close aide Salman Khan’s charitable trust Being Human. Additionally, she walked the ramp “The Couture for a Cause – The Being Human Show” in 2010.
Besides being an actor, Karisma is an entrepreneur. She holds a share in the infant’s company Babyoye.
In 2013, Karisma Kapoor made her author debut with the book My Yummy Mummy Guide: From Getting Pregnant to Losing All the Weight and Beyond.
When Sanjay Kapur and Karisma got divorced, she received INR 14 Crores as alimony. Not only this but Sanjay is bound to pay INR 10 lakhs every month to Karisma for their children’s expenses.
She was the first Indian to endorse the popular beverage brand, Coca-Cola. Not only this, she was the first Indian personality to feature in the first international ad for LUX.
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