17-07-2025
This Actress Edged Out Madhuri, Ruled The 90s With Govinda, Got Rs 87 Crore In Divorce
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Film stars who entertain their fans with dance, music, laughter, and spectacle often lead private lives far less glamorous than they seem.
Many, including the elegant Karisma Kapoor, have seen their dreams of marital bliss remain unfulfilled. A sensation in the 1990s with a large fan following to this day, Karisma Kapoor hails from a family deeply rooted in the film industry, yet her marriage did not meet with success.
Karisma Kapoor garnered immense critical acclaim, particularly for her standout performance in Yash Chopra's 1997 blockbuster Dil To Pagal Hai, which won her the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award, even over the legendary Madhuri Dixit.
Karisma Kapoor, celebrated for her dynamic dance performances in Bollywood, has appeared in numerous blockbusters like Coolie No. 1 (1995), Raja Hindustani (1996), Biwi No. 1 (1999), Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999) and Judwa (1997).
She was popular for starring in numerous hits alongside Govinda. Early in her career, her co-star Govinda predicted her rise to fame; a prediction that proved accurate, as she became one of the most talented and celebrated actresses of the 1990s.
At one point, Karisma Kapoor was engaged to Abhishek Bachchan, reportedly, through an arrangement by Jaya Bachchan, but life had other plans.
Karisma Kapoor married businessman Sanjay Kapoor in 2003; the couple parted ways in 2016. They share two children, Samaira and Kiaan. Her post-divorce life and career still draw public interest. Controversies once surrounded Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, but Sanjay Kapoor refuted them, and Karisma Kapoor later dismissed them as mere rumours.
Post-divorce, Karisma Kapoor's financial gains were substantial, including a house in Khar, bonds valued at Rs 14 crore generating a monthly interest of Rs 10 lakh for the children, alimony worth Rs 87 crore, and her wedding jewellery. Her ex-husband Sanjay Kapoor's sudden passing from a heart attack while playing golf drew media attention recently.
