Karisma Kapoor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Karisma Kapoor
Kapoor in 2018
Born	(1974-06-25) 25 June 1974 (age 50) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1991–present
Works	Full list
Spouse(s)	Sanjay Kapur ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2016)​
Children	2
Parents	Randhir Kapoor (father) Babita Kapoor (mother)
Relatives	See Kapoor family

Karisma Kapoor (born on June 25, 1974) is a famous Indian actress. She mostly acts in Hindi films. Karisma was one of the most popular and highest-paid Indian actresses in the 1990s and early 2000s. She has won many awards, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards.

Karisma is part of the well-known Kapoor family of actors. She started acting as a teenager in 1991 with the movie Prem Qaidi. After that, she starred in many successful films. These included dramas like Jigar (1992) and Anari (1993). She also appeared in comedies such as Raja Babu (1994) and Coolie No. 1 (1995).

A big change in Karisma's career came with the hit romance movie Raja Hindustani (1996). She won a Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role. She then won a National Film Award for her role as a dancer in Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). Karisma continued to have success in many popular romantic comedies and family dramas. She took a break from full-time acting in 2004. Since then, she has acted sometimes, appearing in the web series Mentalhood (2020) and the thriller Murder Mubarak (2024).

Karisma Kapoor was married to businessman Sanjay Kapur from 2003 to 2016. They have two children together. She has also been a judge on TV reality shows. Besides acting, Karisma performs in stage shows and promotes many products.

Early Life and Family Background

Kapoor with her mother Babita (left) and sister Kareena (right) in 2003

Karisma Kapoor was born in Mumbai on June 25, 1974. Her parents are actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Her younger sister, Kareena, is also a famous actress. Karisma comes from a long line of actors. Her grandfather was the actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. Her great-grandfather was actor Prithviraj Kapoor. Many of her relatives are also involved in the film industry.

Karisma was always interested in acting, inspired by actresses like Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. She often went with her parents to film sets and award shows. Her father initially didn't want women in the family to work in films. This led to some disagreements between her parents, and they lived separately for a while starting in 1988. Karisma and her sister Kareena were raised by their mother, who worked hard to support them. Her parents later got back together in 2007.

Karisma studied at the Cathedral and John Connon School. She also attended Sophia College for a few months. She later shared that she left college to become an actress and help her family.

Karisma Kapoor's Acting Career

Starting Out in Films (1991–1995)

Kapoor at the Screen Awards in 2008

Karisma Kapoor started her acting career in 1991 at age 16. Her first movie was the romantic drama Prem Qaidi. This film did fairly well at the box office. In 1992, some of her early films did not do well. However, she then starred in the action drama Jigar (1992) and the romantic drama Anari (1993). Both of these movies were big hits. Jigar was her first movie with Ajay Devgn. In Anari, she played a princess who falls in love with a poor servant.

In 1994, Karisma had nine film releases. Four of them were not successful. Her first hit that year was the comedy film Raja Babu, where she starred with Govinda. She also appeared in the comedy Andaz Apna Apna with Salman Khan and Aamir Khan. This film did not do well at first but later became a cult classic. Her other successful films in 1994 included Suhaag and Gopi Kishan.

In 1995, after a couple of unsuccessful films, Karisma starred in the hit comedy Coolie No. 1. She played a rich girl who marries a poor coolie, again with Govinda. This movie was a big commercial success.

Becoming a Top Actress (1996–2000)

In 1996, Karisma Kapoor appeared in 10 films. Some of them were not successful. However, her romantic comedy Saajan Chale Sasural was a commercial hit. She also starred in the action drama Jeet, which was a "super-hit" and one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Critics praised her acting in Jeet.

That same year, Karisma starred in Raja Hindustani with Aamir Khan. She played a wealthy heiress who falls in love with a simple guide. This film was a huge success and made Karisma a leading actress in Hindi cinema. It was the biggest hit of 1996 and one of the most successful Indian films ever. Karisma won her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress for this role.

Kapoor at an event in 2013

In 1997, Karisma worked with director David Dhawan again on two successful comedies: Judwaa and Hero No. 1. She was praised for her funny acting in both films. Her final movie of 1997 was Yash Chopra's musical drama Dil To Pagal Hai. She starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit. Karisma played Nisha, a dancer who secretly loves her best friend. This film was a huge blockbuster. Karisma won the National Film Award and Filmfare Award for her performance.

Karisma had a very successful year in 1999 with four hit films. She reunited with David Dhawan and Salman Khan in the romantic comedy Biwi No.1. She played Pooja, a woman whose husband causes problems in their marriage. The film was a big success, and Karisma received praise for her acting. She also starred in Haseena Maan Jaayegi, another successful comedy. Karisma then worked with Rajshri Productions for the family drama Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United. This film had many stars and was one of the biggest Hindi film successes of all time. Her last hit of the year was Jaanwar, making her the most successful actress of 1999.

In 2000, Karisma starred in the romantic comedy Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge with Salman Khan. She played Sapna, a girl who falls in love while traveling. This film was one of the biggest hits of the year. Karisma's next two films, Chal Mere Bhai and Hum To Mohabbat Karega, did not do as well.

That same year, Karisma won her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in the crime drama Fiza. She played a strong character searching for her brother. Critics highly praised her performance, noting her emotional range. The film was a "semi-hit" at the box office.

Acclaimed Roles and a Break (2001–2011)

In 2001, Karisma received more praise for her role in the biographical drama Zubeidaa. She played an actress whose life story was based on real events. Critics said she "surpassed herself" in the role. For this work, she won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She also starred in Aashiq, which was a modest success. Her film Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love, with Amitabh Bachchan, became one of the biggest hits of the year.

In 2002, Karisma had three film releases. One was the romantic drama Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya. She also starred in the drama Shakti: The Power, playing a mother who wants to escape from her in-laws with her son. Critics highly praised Karisma's powerful performance in Shakti. Her final film that year was Rishtey. Despite high hopes, all three films did not do as well as expected at the box office.

In 2003, her only film was Baaz: A Bird in Danger, which did not perform well. Later that year, she made her TV debut in the soap opera Karishma – The Miracles Of Destiny. She played two roles, a grandmother and her granddaughter. The show ran for 260 episodes until 2004. After this, Karisma took a break from full-time acting for several years.

In 2006, her film Mere Jeevan Saathi was released, though it had been filmed in 2003. In 2008, Karisma became a judge on the dance show Nach Baliye. She also made a special appearance in the song "Deewangi Deewangi" from the 2007 film Om Shanti Om.

Recent Work (2012–Present)

Kapoor at an event in 2019

Karisma Kapoor returned to acting in 2012 with the thriller Dangerous Ishhq. In this film, she played four different characters across four centuries. The film was not a big success, but critics praised Karisma's effort in her roles. In 2013, she made a special appearance in the song for the film Bombay Talkies, which celebrated 100 years of the Hindi film industry.

In 2018, Karisma had a special appearance in the romantic comedy Zero. In 2020, she made her debut in web series with Mentalhood on ALTBalaji. The series is about different types of mothers and how they raise their children. Critics noted that Karisma fit well into the show's cast.

In 2024, Karisma returned to films with the mystery-thriller Murder Mubarak. She played a sophisticated actress named Shehnaz Noorani. Critics praised her for playing an "elusive star" and noted her expressive eyes. Karisma has also finished filming her second web series, Brown.

Personal Life

Karisma Kapoor was in a relationship with her Jigar co-star Ajay Devgn from 1992 to 1995. She was engaged to Abhishek Bachchan in 2002, but the engagement ended after a few months.

On September 29, 2003, she married businessman Sunjay Kapur in Mumbai. They have a daughter named Samaira, born in 2005, and a son named Kiaan, born in 2010. In 2014, the couple decided to get a divorce. Their divorce was finalized in 2016. Karisma has said that taking a break from her acting career for her children and family was a "conscious decision."

Off-Screen Work and Interests

Kapoor at an event for Babyoye in 2012, in which she is a shareholder.

Karisma Kapoor supports Salman Khan's charity, Being Human Foundation. She has walked the ramp for their charity fashion shows. In 2005, she performed at the HELP! Telethon Concert to raise money for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. In 2010, she participated in another charity fashion event. Karisma was also a goodwill ambassador for Pinkathon 2012, which raises awareness for breast cancer. In 2013, she joined a campaign with Priyanka Chopra to support the rights of girls in India.

Karisma has been part of many stage shows and world tours since the 1990s. She performed in "The Heartthrobs: Live in Concert" across the United States and Canada. In 2016, she was a special guest at the Hiru Golden Film Awards in Sri Lanka. Besides acting and charity work, Karisma promotes several brands, including Kellogg's and Garnier Colour. She has also walked the runway for famous designers.

Karisma Kapoor is a shareholder in Babyoye.com, an online company that sells products for babies and mothers. In 2013, she wrote a book called "My Yummy Mummy Guide: From Getting Pregnant to losing all the weight and beyond." This book is a guide for mothers with tips on pregnancy and losing weight after childbirth.

Awards and Achievements

Karisma Kapoor has received many awards for her acting. She won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). She has won four Filmfare Awards: Best Actress for Raja Hindustani (1996) and Fiza (2000), Best Supporting Actress for Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), and Best Actress (Critics) for Zubeidaa (2001).

Film Awards

Other Awards

Special Recognitions

• 2000: Honored as a Young Achiever by the Indo-American Society Young Achievers Award.
• 2018: Honored with the Extraordinary Women Award by Rotary Club of Bombay West.
• 2023: Received the Indian Achievers Award for Power Corridors by the Government of India.

See also

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