Karisma 'Fought' With Randhir Kapoor To Enter Bollywood? Actress Said 'My Father Checks...'

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Karisma's entry into Bollywood was surrounded by controversy, particularly the widely circulated claim that Kapoor girls were not allowed to act in films.
Karisma Kapoor, one of the leading stars of the 1990s, has always stood out in Bollywood for her powerful performances in films like Raja Hindustani, Dil To Pagal Hai, Biwi No. 1, and Zubeidaa. Known for her versatility and charm, Karisma became one of the most sought-after actresses of her generation. But her entry into Bollywood was surrounded by controversy, particularly the widely circulated claim that Kapoor girls were not allowed to act in films.
In a throwback interview on the WildFilmsIndia channel, Karisma addressed these longstanding rumours and shared what really happened behind the scenes when she entered the film industry.
'People just think this… this whole thing was propaganda that was made when I joined," she said. '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."
Karisma clarified that her aunts, Randhir Kapoor's sisters, chose not to join the film industry out of personal preference, not because of any family-imposed restrictions. 'Everybody asks me, why didn't your father's sisters become actresses? I think, out of choice. They were not interested," she explained.
She also responded to those who pointed out that her mother, Babita, quit acting after marriage. '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."
Karisma revealed that, contrary to popular belief, her father Randhir Kapoor was supportive of her career. 'My dad loves the idea that I'm here. He checks my work and tells me what he likes or doesn't like."
Most recently, Karisma was in the news following the death of her ex-husband, businessman Sunjay Kapur. He reportedly died of a heart attack in London, caused by an allergic reaction after accidentally swallowing a bee during a polo match.
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