Karisma Kapoor: "I took a break in films out of choice, I wanted to be there for my kids"

It has been more than seven years since the public saw actress Karisma Kapoor on the screen. She says that she chose not to play a full part in the movies for a while because she wanted to be at home with her young children. But now, the star of Dil To Pagal Hai is back in a different avatar and on a new platform.

The mother of two has made commercials, fashion events and special appearances in the movies. Despite the long interruption, Karisma says that she is not at all worried about her return to the acting game. "It's rooted in you, it's something that never goes away, I was expecting something really interesting, it was out of my choice not to shoot any movies because my children were very young. the house with my family and my children. "

Karisma says her children, Samaira and Kiaan, are also excited that she is going back to work. "They are delighted that I am working again.I started working very young.All members of my family were actors and contributed to this industry.I grew up with a very strong work ethic. , and I think that's what I hope … come down to my kids too, "she said.
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Karisma will be seen in ALTBalaji Mentalhood . Speaking of which, she said, "The whole series is based on motherhood, the ups and downs, the ups and downs and all the different emotions of being a mother."

Karisma plays the role of Meira Sharma, a mother of a small town trying to navigate this jungle of "Mumbai momzilaas". "She's a mother who has a blog on which she shares her emotions, and even though she's old-fashioned, she's the woman of today," she said.

This is Karisma's first project on a digital platform. "I have been fortunate to have such a wonderful career and have played a variety of roles – it's something different for me … a different platform." J & # 39; I've also been a radio jockey, I like to try different things, "she says.

Directed by Karishma Kohli, Mentalhood focuses on how mothers manage their unreasonable expectations for raising their children

Even for Karisma, her mother and actress Babita is her guide. "She gave my sister (Kareena) the strength and the foundation, we learned a lot from her, she gave us very good values: to respect the family, to value the money, to work hard and to be sincere and good human beings, they shape you as a person, "she said.

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