As Kareena Kapoor Khan completes 25 years in Bollywood, she opens up about the challenges of maintaining her star power in an industry heavily dominated by men. The actress, known for her bold choices and versatile performances, acknowledged that staying relevant over two decades comes with its own set of hurdles.
In a recent interview, Kareena shared that sustaining a successful career and constantly reinventing herself has been both exciting and scary. She said, “At 17-18, it was all about wanting to be in every film. If you sustain for a decade, it’s about reinvention, which is scary in an industry, which is male-dominated. Over the years, apart from me, there have been other brave actresses too who have taken big strides. Every five years, I ask myself, what new can I do now? It’s not just about being a part of successful films but leaving behind a legacy.”
She continued, “I come from a family (the Kapoors) where I have been challenged because they all are such amazing actors, but I want to leave my mark somewhere. Every 10 years, there is someone new, so how am I going to last? Sustaining yourself is tougher, so I like to make varied choices, be it Buckingham Murders, Singham, Crew, or Jaane Jaan, which dropped on a streaming platform. I feel it would have done great on the big screen, too.”
Despite the odds, Kareena has consistently pushed boundaries, whether by portraying iconic characters like Geet in Jab We Met or reinventing herself in bold projects like Jaane Jaan. As she continues to shine on screen, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s journey remains an inspiration for many aspiring actors.
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