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Kareena Kapoor Reflects on Karisma's Early Struggles in Bollywood
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 08:07 AM
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Actress Kareena Kapoor spoke about her sister Karisma's challenges in the film industry, highlighting how Bollywood initially failed to back her.
Actress Kareena Kapoor recently shared memories of her sister Karisma Kapoor’s early career struggles. She recalled how Karisma faced a lack of support from the film industry during her initial attempts to establish herself as a leading actress.
Kareena emphasized that despite Karisma’s talent, Bollywood’s initial response was lukewarm, leaving her to navigate the challenges of a highly competitive environment on her own. The actress reflected on the emotional toll this took on Karisma, noting that it was a difficult period for the Kapoor family.
In her remarks, Kareena highlighted the importance of perseverance and mutual support within the industry, suggesting that the experience shaped both sisters’ careers in significant ways.
Kareena emphasized that despite Karisma’s talent, Bollywood’s initial response was lukewarm, leaving her to navigate the challenges of a highly competitive environment on her own. The actress reflected on the emotional toll this took on Karisma, noting that it was a difficult period for the Kapoor family.
In her remarks, Kareena highlighted the importance of perseverance and mutual support within the industry, suggesting that the experience shaped both sisters’ careers in significant ways.