Karisma Kapoor 'honoured' to be a part of a round table attended by Queen of Jordan
Mumbai, Feb 17
Actress Karisma Kapoor took to her social media account to share a glimpse from her recent exclusive roundtable attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, further describing the experience as an 'honour and privilege'.
Karisma took to her social media account to post a group photograph from the private gathering, which saw a select group of successful women from different walks of life for a discussion on women's empowerment, leadership.
In the picture shared by Karisma, the actress is seen dressed in a soft yellow traditional ensemble, standing alongside Queen Rania Al Abdullah.
Sharing the image, Karisma wrote, "It was an honour and privilege to be part of a private roundtable in the esteemed presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah alongside such inspiring women engaging in heartfelt dialogue on women's empowerment, leadership and the future."
She added, "Moments like these are a powerful reminder that when women come together with purpose, honesty and vision they don't just shape conversations they help shape the future for the next generation. Grateful to have been part of something so meaningful."
Talking about Karisma Kapoor's Bollywood journey, the actress made her Bollywood debut with "Prem Qaidi" in 1991 and went on to become one of the leading stars of the 90s era of Bollywood. She delivered several hits including "Raja Hindustani", "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Biwi No.1", "Hero No.1", "Coolie No.1", "Saajan Chale Sasural" and "Judwaa".
Apart from commercial projects, Karisma also earned immense critical acclaim for her powerpack performances in "Fiza", "Zubeidaa" and "Shakti: The Power". She had also won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for "Dil To Pagal Hai".
On the personal front, Karisma married now late businessman Sanjay Kapur in 2003, post which she took a quick sabbatical from work. The couple has two children, daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. After a decade of marriage, Karisma and Sanjay went seperate ways and were granted divorce in 2016.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see our Bollywood stars engaging in meaningful conversations beyond films. Women empowerment is a crucial topic, and having such influential voices discuss it is powerful.
While I appreciate the gesture, I sometimes wonder if these high-profile roundtables actually lead to tangible change for ordinary women in India. The discussion is good, but action is better.
Queen Rania is such an inspiring figure! What an incredible opportunity for Karisma. The photo is beautiful - two powerful women from different cultures coming together.
Karisma has always been more than just a commercial actress. Remember her performance in Fiza? She brings that same grace and intelligence to these forums. Proud moment for Indian cinema.
Love this! When successful women share their experiences and insights, it creates a roadmap for others. Hope they discussed practical solutions for education and workplace equality.
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