She has been away from the limelight for a while but Karisma Kapoor, refuses to dub her return as a judge on Nach Baliye 4 as a ‘comeback’.
After a long pause post marriage, Karisma Kapoor wants to romance the limelight again, writes Ranjib Mazumder
She has been away from the limelight for a while but Karisma Kapoor, refuses to dub her return as a judge on Nach Baliye 4 as a ‘comeback’. “I don’t want to call it my comeback. When Julia Roberts does a film after a long period, is it called a comeback? If not, then why in my case?” she asks.
But why a dance show? “I’ve always loved dancing. People loved me in dance numbers too. I had free time on my hands. So I gave it a nod. Till now people used to judge me but now I’ll be on the judge’s seat,” she laughs. Talking about the small screen, the actor did the show Karishma— A Miracle of Destiny in the past. Does she regret doing the show considering that it didn’t create waves? “Absolutely not! I grew as an actress and learnt a new medium. The show was not axed like a lot of other shows. It completed its time period. My performance was appreciated.”
Karisma, who has done almost 60 films, has no regrets even about those films that didn’t do well. “I gave my heart and soul to all. I am proud of all of my films.”
Contrary to rumours Karisma maintains that she has not signed any film. “I am looking for a script that would excite me.” Would she do only heroine- oriented films? “I don’t think so. I am game for any role that will make me feel like returning on the sets,” she says.
Last year Madhuri Dixit’s hugely publicised Aaja Nachle sank. What’s Karisma’s take on ‘comeback stars’ failing at the ticket counters? “If a film fails, it does not necessarily mean that the actor has failed. One person can’t be held responsible for a film’s debacle,” she asserts.
About enjoying the pause after marriage she says, “I have worked long enough. It was a well-deserved break. I’m happy to have dedicated my time to my daughter (Samaira).”
When asked about how motherhood has changed her as a person, she says, “It’s the most beautiful feeling. I’ve become more responsible in my thought and actions,” she beams.
How does Samaira react when she spots her on screen? “At first, it was a little weird for her because she’s used to seeing her masi Kareena (Kapoor) on screen. Gradually, she has realised that her mother also is an actress,” she quips.
m_ranjib@dnaindia.net
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