Originally posted by: chocolover89
Five actresses who've changed the norms in Bollywood
Karisma Kapoor- Kudos to this Kapoor girl. Karisma's journey in Bollywood was a far cry from the fairy tale experiences that other star kids had. With a lineage as fine as hers, the Kapoor siblings were forbidden from working in the film industry. But Lolo fought all odds and made her debut at the tender age of seventeen and eventually established her self as one of the top actresses of the 90's. Lolo's success and struggle paved the way for her younger sibling Kareena Kapoor into Bollywood. Karisma was one of the few actresses who made fitness a fashion and fought the flab which was a highlight of the 90's actresses. With Raja Hindustani, she had her biggest commercial success and went on to play a supporting role in Dil Toh Pagal Hain opposite Madhuri Dixit, a role that many reportedly turned down including Twinkle Khanna, Aishwarya and Kajol. This won her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Karisma took a step further by venturing into television, something that was uncommon for actresses at that time. Although the series did not hit the right note with audiences, she once again made her comeback with Dangerous Ishq. As the yummy mummy of Bollywood, she continues to endorse big brands and has also turned Radio jockey. This makes her a complete woman and a true inspiration for all Bollywood aspirants.
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