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Karisma Kapoor is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Hindi films. One of the leading and highest-paid actresses of the 1990s, Kapoor frequently played urban, stylish leads in her films and was the first female member of the Kapoor family to pursue an acting career, breaking a decades-old family taboo. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmf…
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Born 25 June 1974 · Q464578
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I have never really used any strategy. I go by my instinct. I do whatever I feel I should do. I have never planned or manipulated anything in my career. Whatever has happened has taken a natural course. I just felt that I liked these stories and I wanted to be a part of it.
“I have never really used any strategy. I go by my instinct. I do whatever I feel I should do. I have never planned or manipulated anything in my career. Whatever has happened has taken a natural course. I just felt that I liked these stories and I wanted to be a part of it.”
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Mathrubhumi English: Karisma Kapoor makes a case for the sari gown in Ridhi Mehra’s cherry-red creation
I wanted to be at home with my family and children."After the death of her ex-husband Sunjay Kapur in June 2025, his children with actor Karisma Kapoor, Samaira Kapur and Kiaan Raj Kapur, initiated legal proceedings in the Delhi High Court challenging the validity of a will presented by Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur.
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Kapoor made her comeback to films, with Homi Adajania's mystery-thriller, Murder Mubarak, portraying a sophisticated actress
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Kapoor received the Indian Achievers Award for Power Corridors by the Government of India
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And 2023, Kapoor was voted "Sexiest Actress Alive" by the Glamour Magazine
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Kapoor made a special appearance in the Aanand L
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In 2016, Karisma Kapoor filed a domestic violence case against Sunjay Kapur and his mother, accusing them of physical abuse and claiming Sunjay was involved with another woman.
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Karisma Kapoor filed a domestic violence case against Sunjay Kapur and his mother, accusing them of physical abuse and claiming Sunjay was involved with another woman
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Participated in the Hiru Golden Film Awards in Sri Lanka as a special guest along with several other Bollywood actors, including Neil Nitin Mukesh, Suniel Shetty (Sunil Shetty), Jackie Shroff, Sridevi, and Madhuri Di
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The couple filed for divorce through mutual consent
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Wrote a book "My Yummy Mummy Guide: From Getting Pregnant to losing all the weight and beyond", a guide to motherhood filled with post pregnancy tips for women
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Kapoor made a special appearance along with several other actors in the titular song of the anthology film Bombay Talkies, which was made to honour the Hindi film industry for completing a centenary
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Kapoor participated in a campaign with Priyanka Chopra to highlight the rights of girls in India
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Kapoor appeared on Forbes India's "Celebrity 100" list, peaking at the 77th position, with an estimated annual earning of ₹110
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Kapoor voiced sister Kareena Kapoor's character in the film Bodyguard
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Kapoor, along with Salman Khan and several other Bollywood actresses walked at the HDIL India Couture Week, for a charity cause
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First judged Aaja Mahi Vay and later alongside actor Arjun Rampal and director–choreographer Farah Khan, Kapoor began judging season four of the dance show Nach Baliye, and continued the following year with the comed
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Was as a guest on the reality television show Wife Bina Life (2010)
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After living separately for several years
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Kapoor was seen in Mere Jeevan Saathi – the film had been shot and completed in 2003, but was delayed for three years
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Along with other Bollywood stars, Kapoor performed at the HELP
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And has since appeared sporadically, including the web series Mentalhood (2020) and the mystery thriller Murder Mubarak (2024)
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And she took a sabbatical from full-time acting for several years
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Starred in Baaz: A Bird in Danger opposite Dino Morea, which was her only release that year
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Received the Smita Patil Memorial Award for Best Actress, for her contribution to Indian cinema
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After multiple years together, but the engagement was called off after a few months
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Kapoor had three film releases, the first of which was the romantic drama Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya, opposite Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan
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Achieved further critical acclaim for her portrayal of an ill-fated actress in the biographical drama Zubeidaa
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Proved to be good as she took part in the year's most successful films
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Kapoor re-united with David Dhawan for two projects, the comedy film Judwaa (alongside Salman Khan and Rambha), and the romantic comedy Hero No
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Kapoor appeared in 10 films
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After appearing in the box office flops Jawab and Maidan-E-Jung, Kapoor starred as Malti, a rich girl who marries a poor coolie (played by Govinda) in David Dhawan's blockbuster comedy film Coolie No
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Kapoor had nine film releases – four of them — Prem Shakti, Dulaara, Andaz and Aatish — were critical and commercial failures
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At the age of 16 with the romantic drama Prem Qaidi, opposite debutant Harish Kumar
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Born 1974-06-25.
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