Recently, in an interview, the veteran Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor spoke about the long-existing criticism that girls of her family cannot act after marriage. Karisma spoke about her struggles and how she emerged out to meet the expectations of society with a successful career.
Karishma Kapoor’s Glittering Career
Karisma Kapoor made her acting debut in 1991 with the film Prem Qaidi. In fact, over the course of the next two decades, she managed to etch her name among the most favorite and talented actresses of her generation. Other noteworthy films include the movies Raja Babu, Coolie No.1, Dil To Pagal Hai, and Biwi No.1. As a result of her performances, Karishma won various awards which also included that by Filmfare for Best Actress.
Marriage and Motherhood
Karisma Kapoor married businessman Sanjay Kapur in 2003. She had two children with him-daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. Many within the fraternity and the media felt that Karisma would hang her boots after marriage, since that was a trend followed by most actresses then.
Challenging Societal Expectations
Nevertheless, after her marriage and the birth of her children too, Karisma continued acting in films. She proved wrong that married actresses couldn’t be successful either. During the interview, Karishma said:
I never let marriage or motherhood come in the way of my work. I continued to act in films and take on challenging roles. I wanted to prove that women can have it all – a successful career, a happy marriage, and a family.”
Filmography of Karisma After Marriage
Since marriage, Karisma has been part of many successful films such as Mere Jeevan Saathi, Dangerous Ishq, Bombay Talkies, apart from guest appearances in films like Housefull 2. Her output might not have been as high as in the pre-marriage years, but she had still been doing a steady stream of films in the industry.
Inspiring Other Actresses
Thus, Karisma’s decision to continue acting after marriage inspired many other actresses to carry on with their acting. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Deepika Padukone-all had successful careers after marriage and motherhood.
Changing Times in Bollywood
The industry too has changed and become quite accommodating of married actresses. There is more concentration on the acting talent and performance rather than the marital status of the actor today. Actresses needn’t retire after marriage anymore.
Advice to Young Actresses by Karisma
To young actresses just starting out, Karisma says in her interview:
Never let society’s expectation or norms pull you down. If you have the talent and passion, go for it. Marriage and family should empower you and not limit you. With hard work and dedication, you can achieve your dreams.”
Legacy of Karisma
Karisma Kapoor’s career stands as testimony to this resolve and dismantling of stereotypes. She opened the door to a whole new generation of actresses who could balance their personal and professional lives. Her legacy would, for long, inspire women into the industry.
Conclusion
KARISMA KAPOOR film heroine, responds effectively to the criticism that married actresses cannot perform well on screen. The talent, hard work, and dedication of women would help them succeed in their career goals even after marriage. Karisma’s journey gives lots of inspiration for all women who dream of having it all.