Aapka Apna Zakir: Karisma Kapoor addresses whether 'Kapoor Khandaan' ever discouraged her career; 'Yeh sab baatein...'

Aapka Apna Zakir continues to entertain viewers weekly, featuring popular celebrities who share intriguing, untold stories from their lives. Stars like Karan Johar, Raghav Juyal, Raveena Tandon, and many others have revealed fascinating insights and personal anecdotes on the show.

The judges of India's Best Dancer Season 4 made a lively appearance on Aapka Apna Zakir, bringing a dose of entertainment and laughter. The episode was filled with fun moments and unexpected revelations. During the show, the standup comedian playfully asked Karisma Kapoor if there were any restrictions on the women of the Kapoor family.

Zakir also questioned whether Karisma was given permission to pursue her career and step out to become an actress. Karisma replied, "Yeh sab baatein hain ki mujhe allow tha yaa nahi tha. Jab meri mummy ki shaadi hui aur Neetu aunty ki shaadi hui, unka choice tha ki unko ghar basana tha, bachche karne the aur career achha hua tha. Unka choice tha..(All these discussions about whether I was allowed or not are just that—discussions. When my mom and Neetu aunty got married, it was their decision to focus on starting a family and having children, as their careers were already well-established. It was their choice)."

The Biwi No. 1 actress further explained, "Similarly, Shammi uncle and Shashi uncle’s wives, Geeta Bali ji and Jennifer aunty, unhone kaam kiya shaadi ke baad. Toh aisa kuch baat hai nahi ki Kapoor family mein shaadi ke baad kaam nahi kar sakte yaa Kapoor ladki kaam nahi kar sakte. Aisa kuch nahi tha... (They continued working after marriage. So, it’s not true that in the Kapoor family, you can't work after marriage or that Kapoor women aren't allowed to have careers. There was never such a restriction)."

Karisma highlighted that her love for acting is what led her to pursue a career in the industry. She further compared her journey to that of Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, who also followed their passion for acting. Turning the spotlight on Riddhima Kapoor, Karisma explained that since Riddhima wasn't interested in acting, she chose not to pursue a career in the field. She concluded by emphasizing that no one in their family has ever prevented anyone from working or following their dreams.