Karisma Kapoor is celebrating her birthday today. She is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood. She was one of the top listed and highest paid actresses in the 90s decade. Over the years Karisma Kapoor has made people her fan with great movies, acting and her charisma.
She is associated with the Kapoor film. The legendary Raj Kapoor is her grandfather and she is the daughter of actor Randhir Kapoor. She is the elder sister of actress Kareena Kapoor.
She made her debut with the film Prem Qaidi in 1991. The film proved to be a success at the Box Office.
On the occasion of Karisma Kapoor’s birthday, have a look at some of her popular films below:
1] Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Andaz Apna Apna is one of the finest comedy films made in Bollywood. It was the best comedy film made in the 90s decade. Andaz Apna Apna is an evergreen classic which is still loved by people. The film has a cult following. The film had a stellar cast of Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal and Shakti Kapoor. The film is famous for its comedy, iconic characters, performances, dialogues, music, story, etc. The climax of the film is one of the best climaxes in Bollywood. Karisma Kapoor was casted opposite Salman Khan in the film and got a huge appreciation for her character. Andaz Apna Apna is one of the finest films ever made in the History of Indian Cinema.
2] Raja Hindustani (1996)
Raja Hindustani proved to be the biggest Hit of Karisma Kapoor’s career. The film is still the biggest hit in terms of footfalls in Aamir and Karisma’s career. Raja Hindustani collected around 43 crore nett at the Box Office and was 3rd highest grossing Bollywood film of all time at the time of its release. The film recorded more than 4 cr footfalls. Karisma Kapoor played the role of a rich girl who falls in love with a taxi driver (Aamir Khan). The film had a chartbuster music album. Each and every song of the film became a popular and huge hit. Karisma Kapoor’s performance as Aarti in Raja Hindustani became the talk of the town and was immensely praised.
3] Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)
Dil To Pagal Hai marked the 1st collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Karisma Kapoor. Dil To Pagal Hai was a love triangle starring Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor. The film had a chartbuster music album. The film collected around 34 crores nett at the Box Office and turned out to be a Blockbuster. The film is Karisma’s 2nd biggest hit in terms of footfalls. The film was huge in international markets. Akshay Kumar had an extended cameo in Dil To Pagal Hai. Karisma Kapoor’s dance moves and performances received huge appreciation.
4] Raja Babu (1994)
The trio of Govinda, David Dhawan and Karisma Kapoors have given many memorable films and box office hits. The trio was one of the most successful in the 90s decade with many hits to their name. This trio delivered hit films like Hero No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Coolie No. 1, Raja Babu, Haseena Maan Jayegi, etc. It’s difficult to choose any 1 from all these films, as each and every film had its own magic. Karisma and Govinda were paired together in Raja Babu. Raja Babu was the 1st film of David Dhawan which had both Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the lead roles. Raja Babu proved to be a super hit at the Box Office and registered more than 1.5 cr footfalls. The film was popular for its performances, characters, story, direction and music.
5] Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999)
After delivering 2 huge blockbusters at the Box office, Salman Khan and Sooraj Barjatya collaborated once again for family drama Hum Saath Saath Hain. Hum Saath Saath Hain had a huge star cast of actors like Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu and Mohnish Bahl. Karisma was casted opposite Saif Ali Khan. The film had all the ingredients of a perfect family drama like drama, emotions, family values, music, star cast, performances, direction, story, etc. Salman and Karisma shared screen space in many hit films like Biwi No. 1, Jeet, Judwaa and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, but this proved to be their biggest hit together. Hum Saath Saath Hain collected around 39 crores nett at the Indian Box Office and was declared as a Blockbuster. This proved to be Karisma’s 3rd biggest hit in terms of footfalls.
Karisma Kapoor will be next seen in a neo-noir web series titled Brown directed by Abhinay Deo (Delhi Belly fame). She also has Homi Adajania’s thriller film ‘Murder Mubarak’ in the pipeline.
We at Film Window wish Karisma Kapoor a very happy birthday and a successful year ahead.
