Started acting at just 17

She made her debut at the age of 17 with the 1991 film Prem Qaidi. Though it wasn’t a blockbuster, it marked the beginning of a successful career

First Kapoor woman to join films

Karisma broke a major tradition — she was the first woman from the Kapoor clan to enter Bollywood. The family, especially from her grandfather Raj Kapoor's generation, was known for not allowing women to act in films

Comes from Bollywood Royalty

She is the daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita, sister of Kareena Kapoor Khan, and granddaughter of Raj Kapoor. Her cousins include Ranbir Kapoor and other film personalities

The birth of her nickname- Lolo

It well known that it was her mother, Babita Kapoor, who gave her the nickname ‘Lolo’, inspired by Hollywood actor Gina Lollobrigida. But that's not all—Lolo also happens to be named after a sweet treat, which is called ‘loli’, in Sindhi

Karisma and her firsts in ad world

Kapoor was also the first-ever celebrity from Bollywood to endorse Coca-Cola in India as a brand ambassador. She was also featured in the first international ad for Lux

Iconic On-screen chemistry

Her on-screen pairing with Govinda was legendary. They did more than 10 films together, known for their comic timing and energetic dance numbers

Popular roles turned down by Karisma 

From Juhi Chawla's role in Ishq (1997) and Manisha Koirala's role in Gupt (1997) to Kareena Kapoor Khan's Asoka (2001) and Talaash (2012), and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Bride and Prejudice (2004), Kapoor was the first choice for several unforgettable on-screen characters

National Award Winner

Karisma won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in Dil To Pagal Hai (1997), opposite Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit

Queen of the 90s

She was one of the highest-paid and most sought-after actresses of the 1990s, starring in major hits like Raja Hindustani, Hero No. 1, Biwi No. 1, Judwaa, and Haseena Maan Jaayegi

Karisma's marriage 

Karisma married Sunjay Kapur, a Delhi-based businessman, in September 2003, in a high-profile wedding arranged by both families. The couple has two children: daughter Samaira (born 2005) and son Kiaan (born 2010). 

The couple filed for divorce by mutual consent in 2014, but the process soon turned bitter. Karisma withdrew mutual consent, accusing Sunjay of mental harassment and infidelity

Strong personal comeback

After a public divorce and custody battle, Karisma emerged strong as a single mother of two, gracefully balancing motherhood and her career.

Comeback on OTT and TV

Karisma took a break from films after her marriage but returned with TV shows and the web series Mentalhood in 2020, showcasing her acting chops in the digital space