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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
Bodyguard
(2011)
Chayya (voice)
Om Shanti Om
(2007)
Self, special appearance in "Deewangi Deewangi" (uncredited)
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Nisha
Bombay Talkies
(2013)
Herself
Zero
(2018)
Self
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Karisma
Hum Saath Saath Hain
(1999)
Sapna Bajpai
Jaanwar
(1999)
Sapna
Raja Hindustani
(1996)
Aarti Sehgal
Jigar
(1992)
Suman
Gopi Kishan
(1994)
Barkha
Biwi No.1
(1999)
Pooja Mehra
Yeh Dillagi
(1994)
Girl on the road
Andaz
(1994)
Jaya
Jeet
(1996)
Kajal S. Sharma
Full Filmography
Acting
Prem Qaidi
(1991)
Jigar
(1992)
Suman
Nishchaiy
(1992)
Payal Singh
Jaagruti
(1992)
Shalu
Deedar
(1992)
Sapna A. Saxena
Police Officer
(1992)
Bijali
Sapne Saajan Ke
(1992)
Jyoti
Dhanwaan
(1993)
Anjali Chopra
Anari
(1993)
Raj Nadini
Sangram
(1993)
Shaktiman
(1993)
Muqabla
(1993)
Karishma
Andaz Apna Apna
(1994)
Karisma
Suhaag
(1994)
Pooja
Aatish
(1994)
Pooja
Raja Babu
(1994)
Madhu
Andaz
(1994)
Jaya
Dulaara
(1994)
Priya Chauhan
Prem Shakti
(1994)
Gauri/Karisma
Gopi Kishan
(1994)
Barkha
Yeh Dillagi
(1994)
Girl on the road
Khuddar
(1994)
Pooja Suri
Coolie No. 1
(1995)
Malathi
Maidan-E-Jung
(1995)
Tulsi
Jawab
(1995)
Suman
Raja Hindustani
(1996)
Aarti Sehgal
Jeet
(1996)
Kajal S. Sharma
Saajan Chale Sasural
(1996)
Pooja
Papi Gudia
(1996)
Rakshak
(1996)
Suman Sinha
Sapoot
(1996)
Ajay
(1996)
Krishna
(1996)
Bal Bramhachari
(1996)
Asha Rana
Hero No. 1
(1997)
Meena Nath
Dil To Pagal Hai
(1997)
Nisha
Judwaa
(1997)
Mala
Mrityudaata
(1997)
Renuka Jain
Lahoo Ke Do Rang
(1997)
Hum Saath Saath Hain
(1999)
Sapna Bajpai
Biwi No.1
(1999)
Pooja Mehra
Jaanwar
(1999)
Sapna
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
(1999)
Ritu Verma
Silsila Hai Pyar Ka
(1999)
Vanshikha Mathur
Chal Mere Bhai
(2000)
Sapna Mehra
Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge
(2000)
Sapna
Shikari
(2000)
Fiza
(2000)
Fiza Ikramullah
Hum To Mohabbat Karega
(2000)
Geeta Kapoor
Zubeidaa
(2001)
Zubeidaa
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
(2001)
Nisha Thappar
Aashiq
(2001)
Pooja
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
(2002)
Pooja Kashyap / Pooja Shiv Kapoor
Shakti: The Power
(2002)
Nandini
Rishtey
(2002)
Komal Singh
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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