Karisma Kapoor
Actor
June 25, 1974 (52 years)
Karisma Kapoor (born June 25, 1974) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. Born into the Kapoor film family, she made her acting debut with the romantic drama *Prem Qaidi* (1991). Her early screen credits included *Jigar* (1992), *Anari* (1993), *Raja Babu* (1994), *Andaz Apna Apna* (1994), *Coolie No. 1* (1995), and *Jeet* (1996).
In 1996, Kapoor starred in the romance *Raja Hindustani*, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She subsequently won the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the musical romance *Dil To Pagal Hai* (1997). During this period, her commercial releases included *Hero No. 1* (1997), *Biwi No.1* (1999), and the family drama *Hum Saath-Saath Hain* (1999). She later played titular dramatic roles in *Fiza* (2000), earning a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress, and *Zubeidaa* (2001), which won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
After appearing in the television series *Karishma: The Miracles of Destiny* (2003) and the supernatural thriller *Dangerous Ishhq* (2012), Kapoor moved to digital streaming platforms. She starred in the drama series *Mentalhood* (2020) and the mystery thriller *Murder Mubarak* (2024), followed by the unscripted series *Dining with the Kapoors* (2025).
In 1996, Kapoor starred in the romance *Raja Hindustani*, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She subsequently won the National Film Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the musical romance *Dil To Pagal Hai* (1997). During this period, her commercial releases included *Hero No. 1* (1997), *Biwi No.1* (1999), and the family drama *Hum Saath-Saath Hain* (1999). She later played titular dramatic roles in *Fiza* (2000), earning a second Filmfare Award for Best Actress, and *Zubeidaa* (2001), which won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
After appearing in the television series *Karishma: The Miracles of Destiny* (2003) and the supernatural thriller *Dangerous Ishhq* (2012), Kapoor moved to digital streaming platforms. She starred in the drama series *Mentalhood* (2020) and the mystery thriller *Murder Mubarak* (2024), followed by the unscripted series *Dining with the Kapoors* (2025).
Known For
Filmography
| 2026 | Brown · as Rita Brown |
| 2025 | Zamaanat: And Justice for All · as Kajol |
| 2024 | Murder Mubarak · as Shehnaz Noorani |
| 2020 | Mentalhood · as Meira Sharma |
| 2012 | Dangerous Ishq · as Sanjana / Geeta / Salma / ParoOn Plex |
| 2011 | Bodyguard · as Chayya (voice) |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi · as Natasha |
| 2005 | Nach Baliye · as Judge |
| 2003 | Karishma: The Miracles of Destiny · as Devyani / Avni |
| 2003 | Baaz: A Bird in Danger · as Neha Chopra |
| 2002 | Rishtey · as Komal SinghOn Plex |
| 2002 | Shakthi: The Power · as Nandini |
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya · as Pooja Kashyap / Pooja Shiv Kapoor |
| 2001 | Bond of Love · as Nisha Thappar |
| 2001 | Aashiq · as Pooja |
| 2001 | Zubeidaa · as ZubeidaaOn Plex |
| 2000 | |
| 2000 | Fiza · as Fiza Ikramullah |
| 2000 | Hum to Mohabbat Karega · as Geeta Kapoor |
| 2000 | Chal Mere Bhai · as Sapna Mehra |
| 2000 | Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge · as Sapna |
| 1999 | Jaanwar · as Sapna |
| 1999 | Hum Saath-Saath Hain · as Sapna Bajpai |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi · as Ritu Verma |
| 1999 | Biwi No. 1 · as Pooja Mehra |
| 1999 | Silsila Hai Pyar Ka · as Vanshikha Mathur |
| 1997 | Dil To Pagal Hai · as Nisha |
| 1997 | Mrityudaata · as Renuka Jain |
| 1997 | Lahoo Ke Do Rang · as Hina |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 · as Meena Nath |
| 1997 | Judwaa · as Mala |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Rakshak · as Suman Sinha |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani · as Aarti SehgalOn Plex |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Bal Bramhachari · as Asha Rana |
| 1996 | Jeet · as Kajal S. SharmaOn Plex |
| 1996 | Krishna · as Rashmi |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural · as Pooja |
| 1996 | Megha · as Megha |
| 1996 | |
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 · as Malathi |
| 1995 | Maidan-E-Jung · as Tulsi |
| 1995 | Jawab · as Suman |
| 1994 | Gopi Kishan · as Barkha |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna · as Karisma |
| 1994 | Suhaag · as Pooja |
| 1994 | Aatish: Feel the Fire · as PoojaOn Plex |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi · as Girl On The Road |
| 1994 | Andaz · as Jaya |
| 1994 | Khuddar · as Pooja Suri |
| 1994 | Prem Shakti · as Gauri/karisma |
| 1994 | Dulaara · as Priya ChauhanOn Plex |
| 1994 | Raja Babu · as Madhu |
| 1993 | Dhanwaan · as Anjali Chopra |
| 1993 | |
| 1993 | |
| 1993 | Anari · as Raj Nadini |
| 1993 | Muqabla · as Karishma |
| 1993 | Jaagruti · as Shalu |
| 1992 | Courage · as Suman |
| 1992 | Deedar · as Sapna A. Saxena |
| 1992 | Nishchaiy · as Payal Singh |
| 1992 | Police Officer · as Bijali |
| 1992 | Sapne Saajan Ke · as Jyoti |
| 1991 |
| 2026 | Wheel of Fortune India · as Self |
| 2025 | Dining with the Kapoors · as Self |
| 2024 | Aapka Apna Zakir · as Self |
| 2024 | The Great Indian Kapil Show · as Self |
| 2020 | India's Best Dancer · as Self - Judge |
| 2018 | Zero · as Self (special Appearance) |
| 2018 | Power of 10 · as Self - Guest |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao · as Self |
| 2016 | Super Dancer · as Self |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show · as Self |
| 2014 | 59th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self - Award Presenter |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil · as Self |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies · as Self, Special Appearance In "apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited) |
| 2010 | MasterChef India · as Self |
| 2009 | India's Got Talent · as Self |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om · as Self |
| 2004 | Koffee With Karan · as Self |
| 2004 | Indian Idol · as Self |
| 2004 | 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003 · as Self |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai · as Herself |