When you have generations of actors and a huge legacy behind you, it is actually difficult for a star child to live up to it and succeed into this industry," she said. The debate over nepotism started when actor Kangana Ranaut called director Karan Johar "the flagbearer of nepotism" on his chat show in 2016. "Everyone can have their own opinion and we should respect all," Karisma concluded. Their mother Babita and actor Ranbir Kapoor's mother Neetu's career took a back seat from films after they entered the Kapoor family. But Karisma said that they were not forced to leave the movies, it was their "choice". "This is the myth - be it my mum or Neetu aunty. It is their choice not to work, Geeta aunty and Jennifer chose to work." Kareena said it was her sister and her who broke the stereotypes and went on to pursue a career in films. "It took Kapoor girls to break the norms," she said. "My father (Randhir Kapoor) has been very supportive. He did not help us, (or) recommend us. He opened the door and told us to fly," she added.
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