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Karisma Kapoor, torchbearer of the famous Kapoor Khandaan in Bollywood, daughter
of Babita and Randhir Kapoor, elder sister of Kareena Kapoor, carved a niche for
herself in the industry by her refreshing new style and acting capabilities.
Spanning a career from "Prem Qaidi" to "Fiza", Karisma Kapoor aka Lolo has come
a long way.
An awkward looking Karisma took centrestage at the tender age of 17 in D Rama
Naidu's romance, 'Prem Qaidi' (1991), opposite Southern actor Harish. A steady
stream of flops followed its moderate success till finally, another Southern
hit, 'Anari' (1993) bailed her out. After which started the beginning of her
association with Govinda. Together with David Dhawan, they kicked up quite a row
with the raunchy and highly controversial "Sarkailyo khatiyaa" number from 'Raja
Babu' (1994), that fetched Karisma a loyal fan following amongst front benchers
and earned her equal flak from critics.
It was the box-office returns that mattered and that's exactly where this
phenomenal team scored, once again with 'Coolie No. 1' (1995). It was the
box-office returns that mattered and that's exactly where this phenomenal
team scored, once again with 'Coolie No. 1' (1995).
Whatever it was that clicked, transformed Karisma from being an 'also-ran' to a
prime contender for Madhuri Dixit's crown. A fact affirmed by the mind-boggling
success of her 'comeback' film, 'Raja Hindustani' (1996). Armed with an all-new
wardrobe, brown contact lenses and refreshing make-up, Karisma looked a
different person and oozed immense confidence on screen. Karisma has evolved
into a polished actress, with films like 'Biwi No. 1', 'Haseena Maan Jayegi'
(1999) and 'Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge' (2000).
Today, Karisma is every filmmaker's delight, for her thorough professionalism
and willingness to stretch herself to the limit. No wonder then that a Shyam
Benegal has cast her in his 'Zubeida' and Khalid Mohammed has chosen her the
heroine of his directorial debut, 'Fiza'.
Favorite Actor: Raj Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Dilip Kumar
Favorite Actress: Madhubala, Nargis, Tanuja, Babita, Nutan
Favorite Place: Kuloo Manali, Lonavla, Switzerland
Favorite Food: Vegetables and Shahi Biryani
Idol: Raj Kapoor
Likes: Car Driving
Best Work: Raja Hindustani, Dil To Pagal Hai
Awards Won:
| 1996-Filmfare Award - Best Actress for Raja Hindustani |
1997-Lux Zee Cine Award - Best Supporting Actress |
| 1997-Filmfare Award - Best Supporting Actress |
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