Karisma Kapoor

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Karisma Kapoor (pronounced /kəˈrɪzmə kəˈpuːr, kəˈrɪʃmə/; born 25 June 1974) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Hindi films. One of the leading and highest-paid actresses of the 1990s, she became the first female member of the Kapoor family by birth to pursue a career in acting. Kapoor is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards. Kapoor was born to actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor, and is the sister of actress Kareena Kapoor. She made her acting debut with a leading role in the moderately successful Prem Qaidi (1991). Subsequently, Kapoor starred in a number of box office hits, including the dramas Jigar (1992) and Anari (1993), the comedies Raja Babu (1994), Andaz Apna Apna (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995) and Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), and the thriller Jeet (1996). However, she was criticized for her brief, repetitive roles and inclination to male-dominated films. The 1996 blockbuster romance Raja Hindustani marked a significant...

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