Karishma Kapoor, the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. Kapoor made her acting debut at the age of seventeen with Prem Qaidi in 1991. Later she featured in films including Jigar (1992), Anari (1993), Raja Babu, Suhaag(1994), Coolie No. 1, Gopi Kishan (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural and Jeet(1996).
During her career, Kapoor has received one National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards, among six nominations. In addition to acting in films, Kapoor has played the leading role in the television series, Karishma - The Miracles of Destiny (2003) and has also featured as a talent judge for the reality shows, Nach Baliye and Hans Baliye.
Karisma has acted in over 50 films till date and most of them have been super hits. She has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the film Dil To Pagal Hai (1997). Her performance in films like Fiza (2000), Zubeidaa (2001) and Shakti (2002) were also critically acclaimed. Not just for her acting skills, Karisma was also praised for her dance moves.