Karisma Calls Dil Toh Pagal Hai A ‘Turning Point’, Recalls Being Involved In Her Character Styling

Karisma Kapoor featured in a pivotal role in the 1997 musical drama movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai, which also starred Madhuri Dixit. The actress essayed the role of Nisha, who was the lead dancer in a musical play. Recalling the film, Karisma hailed it as a turning point in her career and in cinema. 

Karisma Kapoor calls Dil Toh Pagal Hai a ‘turning point’ 

Speaking to Grazia India, Karisma Kapoor spoke highly about Dil Toh Pagal Hai. The actress shared, “It was iconic. Jazz, athleisure, a mainstream actress not getting the hero, it was a turning point.” Citing this as the reason, she recalled being obsessively involved in the styling of her character in the film. 

She stressed that she would personally overlook at what her character Nisha would wear in the film. She recalled working with the ace designer Manish Malhotra for her costumes and even taking care of the footwear she would wear even if they were not a part of the frame, She shared, “I wanted to know because it changes her gait, the vibe, the way she’s going to sit and be.” 

Karisma Kapoor 'dislikes' the word comeback - here's why

In an interview with Grazia, Karisma shared that she dislike the word "comeback" and well we agree because the 49-year-old never truly took a backseat from acting. She was there it was just she prioritised her family over her career then. Speaking about her decision to stay away limelight, the actress said that she had young children and it was important for her as a mother that she didn’t want to miss out on those moments. "I think that’s a choice that each individual needs to make and that’s a choice I made," she continued.

Instead of doing movies, the actress chose things like writing a pregnancy book and doing a radio along with a constant stream of advertisements. When asked if her decisions come from a place of confidence to this, the actress replied, "I don’t regret anything; I cherish and value it all. It’s important to be a confident human being and make those choices in life.”