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Karisma Kapoor

Born
June 25, 1974
Karisma Kapoor, often informally referred to as Lolo, is an Indian actress appearing in Bollywood films. The daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, Kapoor made her acting debut at the age of seventeen with “Prem Qaidi” in 1991. She subsequently featured in several commercially successful films throughout the 1990s.   In 1996, Kapoor earned her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress for “Raja Hindustani”, her biggest commercial success, and later received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the romantic drama “Dil To Pagal Hai”. She went on to play the leading role in the critically acclaimed projects, “Fiza” and “Zubeidaa”, for which she earned the Best Actress and Best Actress (Critics) trophies at the Filmfare ceremony. Having done so, Kapoor has established herself as one the leading actresses of Hindi cinema. During her career, Kapoor has received one National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards, among six nominations. In addition to acting in films, Kapoor has played the leading role in the television series, “Karishma - The Miracles of Destiny” (2003) and has also featured as a talent judge for the reality shows, Nach Baliye and Hans Baliye. Following a high-profile relationship with actor Abhishek Bachchan, Kapoor married Sanjay Kapoor in 2003, and has two children. She subsequently took a sabbatical from acting in 2004 after her marriage before making a comeback in “Dangerous Ishhq” in 2012.
Known For
Murder Mubarak
(2024)
Shehnaz Noorani
Om Shanti Om
(2007)
Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
Bodyguard
(2011)
Chayya (voice)
Raja Hindustani
(1996)
Aarti Sehgal
Raja Babu
(1994)
Madhu
Zero
(2018)
Self
Hum Saath Saath Hain
(1999)
Sapna Bajpai
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Karisma
Andaz
(1994)
Jaya
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Nisha
Bombay Talkies
(2013)
Herself
Jaanwar
(1999)
Sapna
Full Filmography
Acting
Prem Qaidi
(1991)
Police Officer
(1992)
Bijali
Nishchaiy
(1992)
Payal Singh
Jaagruti
(1992)
Shalu
Sapne Saajan Ke
(1992)
Jyoti
Deedar
(1992)
Sapna A. Saxena
Jigar
(1992)
Suman
Muqabla
(1993)
Karishma
Dhanwaan
(1993)
Anjali Chopra
Sangram
(1993)
Anari
(1993)
Raj Nadini
Shaktiman
(1993)
Aatish
(1994)
Pooja
Khuddar
(1994)
Pooja Suri
Gopi Kishan
(1994)
Barkha
Suhaag
(1994)
Pooja
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Karisma
Raja Babu
(1994)
Madhu
Prem Shakti
(1994)
Gauri/Karisma
Yeh Dillagi
(1994)
Girl on the road
Andaz
(1994)
Jaya
Dulaara
(1994)
Priya Chauhan
Maidan-E-Jung
(1995)
Tulsi
Jawab
(1995)
Suman
Coolie No. 1
(1995)
Malathi
Saajan Chale Sasural
(1996)
Pooja
Rakshak
(1996)
Suman Sinha
Sapoot
(1996)
Jeet
(1996)
Kajal S. Sharma
Raja Hindustani
(1996)
Aarti Sehgal
Ajay
(1996)
Papi Gudia
(1996)
Krishna
(1996)
Bal Bramhachari
(1996)
Asha Rana
Judwaa
(1997)
Mala
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
(1997)
Hero No. 1
(1997)
Meena Nath
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Nisha
Mrityudaata
(1997)
Renuka Jain
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
(1999)
Ritu Verma
Jaanwar
(1999)
Sapna
Biwi No.1
(1999)
Pooja Mehra
Hum Saath Saath Hain
(1999)
Sapna Bajpai
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
(1999)
Vanshikha Mathur
Fiza
(2000)
Fiza Ikramullah
Shikari
(2000)
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
(2000)
Geeta Kapoor
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
(2000)
Sapna
Chal Mere Bhai
(2000)
Sapna Mehra
Zubeidaa
(2001)
Zubeidaa
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
(2001)
Nisha Thappar
Aashiq
(2001)
Pooja
Rishtey
(2002)
Komal Singh
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
(2002)
Pooja Kashyap / Pooja Shiv Kapoor
Shakti: The Power
(2002)
Nandini
Baaz: A Bird in Danger
(2003)
Neha Chopra
Mere Jeevan Saathi
(2006)
Natasha
Om Shanti Om
(2007)
Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
Bodyguard
(2011)
Chayya (voice)
Dangerous Ishq
(2012)
Sanjana / Geeta / Salma / Paro
Bombay Talkies
(2013)
Herself
Zero
(2018)
Self
Murder Mubarak
(2024)
Shehnaz Noorani
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