Kapoor Sisters: These two daughters of the Kapoor family became ‘Pooja’ 9 times, who was a HIT and who was a FLOP? One did not get any blockbuster
Uma Shankar December 04, 2025 06:24 PM

Karisma and Kareena Kapoor: Film stars have to play different types of characters in their career. Sometimes that character is similar to his real life, and sometimes it does not match. But it is the name itself which tells the difference between reel and real. Actually, there are many actors who may have played the same character in many films. But there have also been many such occasions when an actor has used the name of the same character in many films. Like Salman Khan, he became love again and again and ruled the hearts of people. So Shahrukh Khan was seen as 'Rahul' many times. But not only the Khans, but both the daughters of the Kapoor family have become 'Pooja' 9 times. Who was a hit and who was a FLOP? Know.

It was the year 1991, when 16 year old Karisma Kapoor entered the world of acting. His film 'Prem Qaidi' was released and became a hit at the box office. She was the first girl from the Kapoor family to enter Bollywood. It is said that some people in the family were not in favor of his decision to enter the industry. But her mother Babita has played an important role in her daughter's career. Whereas, on the other hand, Kareena Kapoor started her career in 2000. Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena debuted together with 'Refugee'. Where Kareena Although she is still working continuously, Karishma's career is now on pause.

When did Kareena and Karishma become 'Pooja'?

Both the daughters of the Kapoor family have used the name of the same character 9 times. Sometimes Kareena Kapoor was seen as Pooja. Sometimes the style of charisma became 'cultured worship'. Let us tell who became Pooja how many times, how many films have been hits and flops?

Karishma Kapoor

  • Khuddaar (1994): Verdict: Above average

This is the film of Govinda and Karisma Kapoor, which was directed by Iqbal Durrani. At the same time, Shakti Kapoor, Shriram Lagoo, Anjana Mumtaz have also been a part of the film. This picture is a remake of the Tamil film Walter Vetrival, in which Sathyaraj appeared. Karisma Kapoor played the role of 'Pooja' in this film. The budget of the film is said to be Rs 1.95 crore. At the same time, business of more than Rs 4 crore was done from India. Also it was above average.

  • Biwi No.1 (1995): Verdict: Superhit

Karisma Kapoor was paired with Salman Khan in this comedy film. At the same time, Anil Kapoor, Tabu and Sushmita Sen were also a part of the film. Whereas, Amitabh Bachchan and Saif Ali Khan did cameos. The Rs 12 crore film did a business of Rs 49.81 crore. Which is a remake of the 1995 Tamil film Sathi Leelavati. Karishma played the role of Pooja Mehra in this picture.

  • Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) Verdict: Superhit

Govinda, Tabu, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan and Satish Kaushik worked in Karisma Kapoor's romantic comedy film. Which was made under the direction of David Dhawan. It also became one of the highest grossing films of that year. Karishma's name in this picture was Pooja Daschandani.

  • Yes I Love (2002): Verdict: Flop

This was a romantic film, in which Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan worked with Karisma Kapoor. This picture was directed by Dharmesh Darshan. In which Karisma Kapoor's name was Pooja Kashyap. The budget of this film is said to be 11 crores, which had earned 19 crores. The songs of the film were undoubtedly a hit, but it flopped at the box office.

  • Son (1996): Verdict: Flop

Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Karisma Kapoor and Sonali Bendre were seen in this film made under the direction of Jagdish.A.Sharma. Whereas, Kader Khan, Prem Chopra, Johnny Lever, Kiran Kumar, Avtar Gill, Mukesh Rishi also worked. The name of Karishma's character in this film was- Pooja Singhania. The picture, made for Rs 5.5 crores, did a business of Rs 6.5 crores. Which is counted only in flop.

Karisma Kareena

Kareena Kapoor

  • Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001): Verdict: Blockbuster

The dialogue of Kareena Kapoor's film released in 2001 is quite popular- Who is that one who hasn't looked back at me? In the film, she was in the character of Pooja, who was called 'Poo'. Along with this, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Rani Mukherjee also won everyone's hearts. Which was also the first Indian film to earn money outside India. Karan Johar's film did a business of more than Rs 135 crore.

  • I've Got Something to Say (2001): Verdict: Superhit

Another film of Kareena Kapoor was released in the same year. Tusshar Kapoor was with Kareena Kapoor in Satish Kaushik's romantic film. Ekta's brother's first film was the official remake of the 1998 Telugu film Tholi Prema. Kareena Kapoor had caught everyone's attention by playing Pooja Saxena. The picture, made with a budget of Rs 7 crore, earned Rs 29 crore and was a super hit.

  • Live Just for Me (2002) Verdict: Flop

The pairing of Kareena Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor was seen in Talat Jani's film. Once again Kareena Kapoor was seen in the role of Pooja Khanna. Mallika Sherawat, Kader Khan, Vijayendra Ghatge, Himani Shivpuri and Alok Nath worked in this picture. This was a remake of the Telugu film released in 2001.

  • Tashan (2008): Verdict: Below average

The love story of Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan started with this film. Akshay Kumar and Anil Kapoor were also in this action comedy film. Kareena Kapoor, who once again played the role of Pooja, was much below average. The budget of this film was Rs 31 crore.

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