7 best Karisma Kapoor movies that make our hearts go ‘pagal’ (2024)

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Karisma Kapoor’s movies should be on the watchlist of every cinephile. The actress, belonging to a prestigious film family, made her debut with Prem Qaidi in 1991. Karisma showcased her talent and versatility by acting in films of various genres. She has earned critical acclaim as well as commercial success with her performances throughout her career.

After ahiatus from acting, Karisma made a comeback with Murder Mubarak in 2024. While fans look forward to seeing more of her in Hindi cinema, let's explore some of the best Karisma Kapoor movies, which deserve your time and attention.

7 Karisma Kapoor movies that are a must-watch:

1. Murder Mubarak

• Running Time: 2 hours 21 mins
• IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
• Movie Genre: Mystery/Comedy
• Movie Star Cast: Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar
• Director: Homi Adajania
• Writer: Suprotim Sengupta, Gazal Dhaliwal
• Year of release: 2024
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix

Murder Mubarak, Karisma Kapoor’s latest movie, is based on Anuja Chauhan's novel Club You To Death. In the film, acop investigates a crime in a club and its seven suspects, each with their own secret motives. Karisma plays the role of Shehnaaz Noorani, an actress, in this mysterious story.

2. Zubeidaa

• Running Time: 2 hours 33 mins
• IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
• Movie Genre: Biography/Drama
• Movie Star Cast: Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal
• Director: Shyam Benegal
• Writer: Khalid Mohamed
• Year of release: 2001
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: YouTube

Zubeidaa, one of the most acclaimed titles on the Karisma Kapoor movie list, is based on the life of actress Zubeida Begum. The movie revolves around Zubeidaa’s marriage to a prince and her relationship with her husband, which was full of ups and downs. It received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and brought in a lot of praise for Karisma’s performance.

3. Fiza

• Running Time: 2 hours 49 mins
• IMDb Rating: 6/10
• Movie Genre: Thriller/Crime
• Movie Star Cast: Karisma Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Jaya Bachchan
• Director: Khalid Mohamed
• Writer: Khalid Mohamed, Javed Siddiqui
• Year of release: 2000
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Karisma plays the titular role in the movie Fiza, which is one of her most loved performances. In the film, which is also known as Fiza: In Search Of Her Brother, Fiza’s brother, Amaan, disappears during the Bombay riots of 1993. She wishes to find him and bring him back home. However, his past soon catches up to them and threatens their lives.

4. Hum Saath-Saath Hain

• Running Time: 2 hours 56 mins
• IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
• Movie Genre: Family/Drama/Romance
• Movie Star Cast: Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Mohnish Bahl, Sonali Bendre, Reema Lagoo, Neelam Kothari, Mahesh Thakur, Alok Nath
• Director: Sooraj R. Barjatya
• Writer: Sooraj R. Barjatya
• Year of release: 1999
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Netflix/Amazon Prime Video

Hum Saath-Saath Hain is considered one of the best family dramas in Bollywood. The story is about a joint family that is happy and together until a misunderstanding creates differences between them. Karisma plays the role of Sapna, Saif Ali Khan’s love interest. Their chemistry in the film is highly loved by the audience.

5.Biwi No. 1

• Running Time: 2 hours 12 mins
• IMDb Rating: 5.7/10
• Movie Genre: Comedy/Drama
• Movie Star Cast: Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Tabu
• Director: David Dhawan
• Writer: Kamal Haasan, Rumi Jaffery
• Year of release: 1999
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Biwi No. 1, a Salman Khan-Karisma Kapoor movie, is about Prem and Pooja, who are married to each other and have two children. However, their marriage takes a turnwhen Pooja finds out about her husband’s extramarital affair. She undergoes a makeover and decides to teach him a lesson. The film was a major success due to its humor and performances.

6. Dil To Pagal Hai

• Running Time: 3 hours
• IMDb Rating: 7/10
• Movie Genre: Romance/Musical
• Movie Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Karisma Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Farida Jalal
• Director: Yash Chopra
• Writer: Aditya Chopra, Tanuja Chandra, Pamela Chopra, Yash Chopra
• Year of release: 1997
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Dil To Pagal Hai is among the best Karisma Kapoor movies, and it is about a love triangle. She plays the role of Nisha, who is a member of a dance troupe with Rahul. She is in love with Rahul, but he gets attracted to Pooja, the new member of their troupe. Dil To Pagal Hai earned Karisma the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.

7. Andaz Apna Apna

• Running Time: 2 hours 33 mins
• IMDb Rating: 8/10
• Movie Genre: Comedy/Romance
• Movie Star Cast: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor
• Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
• Writer: Rajkumar Santoshi, Dilip Shukla
• Year of release: 1994
• Where to Watch / OTT Platform: Amazon Prime Video

Another one on the Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan movie list is Andaz Apna Apna, which has become a cult classic over the years. In the film, Amar and Prem want to win the heart of a wealthy man’s daughter. Soon, a gangster enters their lives and brings with him a lot of chaos and trouble.

Other movies that deserve a mention include Judwaa, Hero No. 1, Raja Hindustani, and many more. We cannot wait to see what Karisma does next. Which is your favorite movie starring Karisma Kapoor? Let us know in the comments below.

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