A recently surfaced video of Karisma Kapoor’s pre-debut audition is going viral and generating a lot of buzz on Reddit, showing the young actress in her raw and unfiltered form before she entered Bollywood. The clip shows a rare glimpse into her early screen presence and determination, reviving admiration for the actress who would go on to become one of 90s Bollywood’s most iconic figures.
Karisma Kapoor’s viral audition
A rare audition video of Karisma Kapoor, believed to be from around 1990 when she was just 16, has resurfaced online and is now going viral on Reddit. She is seen answering questions related to her family in the video. She talks about the RK family, her parents, who mean everything got her and also talks about fulfilling the expectations of her grandfather. She is seen wearing a yellow coloured dress with beautiful curly hair and a yellow flower on her hair. In the video, Karisma looks confident and focused, giving viewers a glimpse of the talent that would later make her a star. The footage is unfiltered and raw, making it interesting for the fans who love and admire her journey from a teenager to a Bollywood icon.
The reaction of Reddit users on Karisma’s audition video
The resurfaced Karisma Kapoor audition clip is generating a lot of buzz, with fans praising her early screen presence and grit. Users are loving her determination to break into Bollywood despite family resistance. A lot of comments on Reddit were about her hair and her outfit. One user commented, “Raveena from London”. Another user commented about her mother supporting her. Overall, users on Reddit, agreed to the fact that Karisma became such a big star because of her talent and not just her family background.
Karisma Kapoor’s journey from audition to her debut
Karisma Kapoor’s audition clip is believed to be from just before she began work on Nishchaiy (1992), although her official debut came with Prem Qaidi in 1991. At just 17, she entered the industry during a time of personal and financial challenges for her family. Despite being born into the prestigious Kapoor family, her decision to act faced resistance. This video marks the beginning of Karisma’s journey and legacy.
Karisma Kapoor’s legacy
Soon after her debut with Prem Qaidi, she rose to fame and became one of the most popular actresses of the 1990s and early 2000s. She was loved by people for her expressions, powerful acting and her beautiful screen presence. In her career, she gave hits like Raja Hindustani, Dil To Pagal Hai, Hero No.1, Biwi No.1, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Fiza and many more. She also won a National award for Dil Toh Pagal Hai and she won a Filmfare award for Raja Hindustani. She was one of the few actresses at that time who could lead a film on her own. But after a while, she decided to quit acting to take care of her family and children, Samaira and Kiaan. With more than 60 movies in her career, Karisma Kapoor is remembered as one of Bollywood’s biggest and most respected stars.
Watch the video here. The entire audition clip is available on YouTube as well.
What do you think about Karisma Kapoor’s journey from her first audition to her decision to quit acting?
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