Even before they became Bollywood royalty, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, two sisters were trying to rewrite family history.
The Kapoor sisters today are among Hindi cinema’s most successful actresses. Coming from the prestigious Kapoor film dynasty, their journey may look glamorous from the outside. But what many don’t know is that Karisma Kapoor had to break a long-standing family tradition to step into films. For years, daughters of the Kapoor family were discouraged from joining showbiz.
In a throwback clip from the sets of a dance show, which is now going viral on Reddit, Kareena Kapoor opened up about her sister’s struggles. During an emotional conversation with a contestant, she recalled how Karisma first expressed her wish to become an actress. The idea was not easily accepted, as people believed that Kapoor family daughters did not work in films. However, their mother Babita strongly defended her daughter, saying, “Kisne kaha meri beti beton se kam hai” (Who says that my daughter is inferior to son).
Kareena shared that Babita then informed their father Randhir Kapoor about Karisma’s dream. He was initially surprised, as this would be the first time a Kapoor daughter would enter the film industry. Eventually, he agreed but made it clear that if Karisma chose this path, she would have to pursue it with full dedication and passion.
Speaking about the early days, Kareena revealed that not many people know how tough it actually was. She explained that Karisma faced multiple rejections and had to give several screen tests before getting her break. There was also a time when their father was not fully supportive.
However, things changed when Randhir Kapoor saw Karisma on the big screen for the first time. Kareena shared that he was deeply emotional, hugged her and said, “You are not my daughter, you are my son.”
Calling Karisma the “eternal diva of Bollywood”, Kareena credited her sister for paving the way and proving that Kapoor daughters could succeed in films.
Here is the video clip:
"My mother said kisne kaha meri beti beton se kam hai." – Kareena recalls Babita's words to Karisma when she expressed her wish to become a part of film industry.
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Fans online have praised the sisters’ bond. Many believe Karisma Kapoor carried the family legacy forward through sheer hard work, with Kareena always standing by her side. Their journey remains an inspiring chapter in the Bollywood history.
