, she played a woman searching for her brother amidst the 1993 Bombay riots, while
Karishma Kapoor is the daughter of actor and producer Randhir Kapoor and actress Neela Boparai. She grew up in a family of actors and was exposed to the film industry from a very young age. Kapoor made her acting debut in 1991 with the film "Saugandh," but it was her role in the 1996 film "Raja Hindustani" that brought her to the forefront.
When Karisma debuted in Prem Qaidi in 1991, few predicted she would become the definitive face of the 90s. While her early films focused on commercial appeal, the mid-90s saw a drastic "makeover" that changed the course of her career. Collaborating with designers like Manish Malhotra, she swapped her loud costumes for sleek, minimalist looks in Raja Hindustani . This shift wasn't just aesthetic; it marked her transition into high-performance roles that balanced commercial success with critical acclaim. Iconic Performances and Cinematic Legacy
: She won a National Film Award for her role as Nisha in Dil To Pagal Hai
