When Karisma Kapoor Broke The MYTH About Kapoor Girls Not Working In Films, 'It Is Not...'

In the world of Bollywood, some stars are born into fame, while others build their name on their own terms, even when they belong to famous families. One such actress who took the film industry by storm in the 90s was Karisma Kapoor. She became a household name and appeared in some of the biggest blockbusters of her time, winning hearts with her talent, style and strong screen presence.

Her entry into the film industry was not as smooth as it looked. While her journey made headlines, her entry into the industry came with many rumoured stories. People believed that Kapoor girls were not allowed to act, and her joining films was seen as something unexpected. Over the years, Karisma Kapoor spoke about these rumours and told the truth. 

Were Kapoor girls really not allowed to act?

For a long time, there was a myth going on in the industry that the Kapoor family didn’t allow their daughters and wives to join the film industry. Karisma Kapoor was the first daughter from the famous Kapoor Khandaan to become a leading actress, this added more fuel to the rumour. Many believed that she went against her family by breaking a rule.

However, in an old interview with WildFilmsIndia, she addressed this and called this a myth and a propaganda. She explained that these things were simply stories made up around the time she entered films, and nothing was true in it. Her statement made it clear that her journey into cinema was not about going against the family, but it was about choice, talent and passion. In her words:

"People just think this… this whole thing was propaganda that was made when I joined. They said her family didn’t want it, that she’s the first Kapoor girl, and Kapoor girls weren’t allowed to act. Which is not true at all."

Why did Karisma Kapoor’s aunts and mother leave acting?

In the same interview, Karisma Kapoor also spoke about her aunts (Randhir Kapoor’s sisters), who never entered the industry despite being from a family that is known for their acting legacy. Karisma said that they did it because it was their personal choice. They were not restricted from entering the industry. She shared that they had different dreams and they chose to have a private life away from the film world.

Karisma also spoke about her mother, Babita, who was once a successful actress in the 1970s but later left acting after her marriage. Karisma said that she made her own decision, nobody forced her and she probably did it because she wanted to be at home. In her words:

"Everybody asks me, why didn’t your father’s sisters become actresses? I think, out of choice. They were not interested. They say, oh, your mother got married and didn’t work after that. I think it was because she wanted to have a family and be at home. That’s the only reason."

Randhir Kapoor supported Karisma Kapoor in her acting career

For a long time, there was a rumour that Randhir Kapoor was against Karisma Kapoor acting in films. Many thought that he was old-school and believed the Kapoor daughter should not enter the industry. But Karisma had clarified this by calling all the rumours false. She said in the interview that her father loves the idea of her acting and keeps a check on her work. According to Karisma, her father, Randhir never discouraged her but instead was supportive and always celebrated her success. She shared:

"My dad loves the idea that I’m here. He checks my work and tells me what he likes or doesn’t like."

Karisma Kapoor’s acting journey

Karisma Kapoor gave her first ever audition at the age of 17 and started her acting career with the film, Prem Qaidi in 1991. Slowly and gradually she proved her talent to the world with each role she played. She gained popularity with successful films like Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1 and Judwaa. Her amazing performance in Raja Hindustani won hearts across the country. She also won a National Film Award for the film, Dil To Pagal Hai. Other films like Biwi No. 1, Fiza and Zubeidaa proved she could carry films on her shoulders. Her charm and strong screen presence made her one of the top actresses of her time. 

Karisma Kapoor’s life beyond acting

After reaching a peak in her career, Karisma decided to take a step back and focus on her personal life. In 2003, she married the businessman Sunjay Kapur and the couple had two children. But their marriage didn't last for long. In 2016, they got divorced. Since then, Karisma has mostly stayed away from films but is sometimes seen in web shows, brand campaigns and events. Recently, she was in headlines, when her ex-husband, Sunjay Kapur passed away after he swallowed a bee during a polo game, which led to a cardiac arrest.

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