This actress started her acting career with a bang. However, later, gave back-to-back flops films. Her life changed when she starred alongside her ex-boyfriend for a film.
Bollywood is a space filled with glitz and glamour. Every now and then, we see our favorite celebs getting papped. While the actors in B-town are known for their mass appeal, Bollywood actresses have left no stone unturned in captivating audiences with their performances, becoming cultural icons, and influencing fashion, lifestyle, and social trends. However, to stay relevant in the industry, these actresses face the pressure of delivering hit films and remaining in the hearts of their audiences.
One such actress once charmed audiences but witnessed a decline in her popularity due to a series of back-to-back flops. However, her Bollywood career took a U-turn when she was paired with her ex-boyfriend. If you’re wondering who we’re talking about, this actress is ‘apni favorite hain!’ She is none other than Bebo, aka Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Bebo began her career with Refugee in 2000, which turned out to be a massive hit. Her performance won her the Best Female Debut at the 2000 Filmfare Awards. Apart from Kareena, Refugee also marked the debut of Abhishek Bachchan. Later, Kareena’s life changed when she played ‘Poo’ in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham in 2001.
However, after KKKG, Kareena began to witness a decline in her popularity as she delivered a series of flop films. Many believed that the actress would quickly climb the ladder of success, but in reality, things took a different turn. Kareena Kapoor collaborated with Rani Mukherjee and Hrithik Roshan in Mujhse Dosti Karoge in 2002. However, the film performed poorly at the box office, and following this, the actress faced 10 consecutive box office failures. In an interview, Kareena once said, “Before Jab We Met, many of my films flopped. So I started thinking, what will happen now? During that time, I was free for a long time.”
When Did Kareena Kapoor’s Bollywood Career Change?
Due to so many flops, the failures began to take a toll on Kareena’s mind. However, her life took a U-turn when she starred opposite her ex-boyfriend, Shahid Kapoor, in Imtiaz Ali’s much-loved film Jab We Met. The movie turned out to be a huge hit, making a special place in the audience’s hearts. Made on a budget of Rs 15 crores, Jab We Met grossed Rs 50.9 crores and became one of the top-grossing Hindi films of the year. After this, Kareena’s film career never witnessed a downfall.
