Karisma Kapoor is one of the most successful actresses of the 90s. She has starred in many super hit films and was masses favourite. Earlier, in her career, Karisma mostly did movies where apart from doing a couple of scenes and dance numbers she had nothing to do. However, soon she turned her ways towards performance oriented roles and proved her mettle as an actress.
Today, as Karisma celebrates her 45th birthday, let’s look at some of the best performances of the actress.
Raja Hindustani
Raja Hindustani starring Aamir Khan and Karisma Kapoor was one of the biggest hits of 1996. Though the film was titled on Aamir’s character, it was Karisma who stole the show with her great performance and went on to win many Best Actress Awards.
Dil To Pagal Hai
Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal is clearly one of the best romantic films made in Bollywood. The movie starred Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit in the lead roles and Karisma Kapoor played a supporting role in it. But, her character was stronger than the leads. Karisma’s performance made her win National Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Fiza
Karisma played the titular role in 2000 release Fiza. The movie was about a sister who is searching for her brother who disappears one day during the riots in Mumbai. Karisma’s performance in the film impressed one and all and made her win many awards.
Zubeidaa
In and as Zubeidaa, Karisma gave one of the best performances of her career in this Shyam Benegal directorial. From playing a chirpy girl with the dream of becoming an actress to a divorced woman to finding the love again, Karisma’s character in Zubeidaa had many layers and she portrayed them very well.
Shakti: The Power
In 2002, Karisma Kapoor starred in Shakti: The Power. The film received thumbs up from the critics and was said to be her best performance ever. Karisma played the role of a woman who fights with her gangster in-laws to get her son back from them. Just like the title, it was clearly a powerful performance from Karisma.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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