5 Movies of Karisma Kapoor that set her apart from the other Kapoors

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Karisma Kapoor, often known as Lolo, is the first female member of the Kapoor family to break into the entertainment industry. When she first appeared on the big screen in the 1990s, the actress was greeted with wide arms. In her cinematic career, the actress never had a dull moment. In her first film, her chemistry with actor Govinda was widely praised. She wowed her fans with her spectacular dance moves and entertaining expressions, in addition to her incredible acting abilities. In an era overshadowed by celebrities Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi, the actress was able to make a place for herself. People of this generation still dance to her dance numbers because some of her performances were so hard-hitting, and she is frequently compared to her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan in terms of fame. As Karisma Kapoor celebrated her 47th birthday yesterday, we've compiled a list of some of her most memorable roles, which set her apart from the rest of the Kapoor family. Check these out:

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5 Movies of Karisma Kapoor that set her apart from the other Kapoors

Raja Hindustani (1996): While discussing Karisma's most memorable films and roles, it's impossible not to mention Raja Hindustani. This film, which she co-starred in with Aamir Khan, was not only a blockbuster, but it also marked a turning point in her career, as she experienced a remarkable transformation. Yes, Karisma's appearance changed tremendously after this film, from bushy eyebrows to curly hair. Another reason for the film's popularity was the chemistry between Karisma Kapoor and Aamir Khan, particularly their kissing sequence, which attracted a lot of attention at that time.

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Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997): Yash Chopra's love triangle was one among the year's biggest hits. This film, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, and Karisma Kapoor, was built on dance and great music. Karisma managed to create her magic on TV once again with her exceptional dancing skills, this time opposite Madhuri Dixit, the dancing queen. Many actresses of the day, including Juhi Chawla, turned down the role of supporting actress after seeing SRK and Madhuri in the lead roles, but Karisma accepted the role and ended up winning the National Award for Supporting Actress that year.

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Fiza (2000): Khalid Mohamed wrote and directed the film Fiza, which stars Jaya Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Karisma Kapoor, and Manoj Bajpayee in lead roles. The plot centred around terrorism, with Hrithik Roshan portraying Karisma Kapoor's brother Amaan, who leaves the house and joins a terrorist cell, and Karisma Kapoor's character Fiza embarking on a quest to find her missing brother. Both critics and the audience appreciated the actress for her outstanding performance in the movie.

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Zubeidaa (2001): Shyam Benegal tried his hand at a similar genre before Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical flicks starring kings and queens. Zubeidaa is based on the true story about a Muslim woman who becomes the second wife of the Rajput king. Karisma Kapoor played the role of queen Zubeidaa, while Rekha played the role of first wife. Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee took over as the film's king. The story was set before and after the partition of India and Pakistan, and it depicted Zubeidaa's life journey.

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Shakti: The Power (2002): Shakti: The Power featured one of Karisma's most powerful performances, in which she single-handedly dominated the entire film despite the presence of outstanding performers such as Nana Patekar and Deepti Naval. Boney Kapoor and late Sridevi produced the film, which starred Boney's younger brother Sanjay Kapoor in the prominent role. In the Hindi remake of the film Not Without My Daughter, Sanjay plays the role of Karisma's husband. Apart from Karisma, Shah Rukh Khan's little appearance in the film received a lot of positive feedback from the audience.

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