Babita kapoor: The revolutionary mother who broke the Kapoor rules

Babita kapoor broke the traditions of the Kapoor family and made Karisma and Kareena great stars of Bollywood.

Babita kapoor From Stars to Maa Boss

Babita wasn’t just an actress who married into the famous Kapoor family.

Being the daughter of character actor Hari Shivdasani, she already had filmy blood flowing in her veins.

At the pinnacle of her career in 1971, she fell in love with Randhir Kapoor and stepped away from the spotlight.

Difficult separation

Life took an unexpected turn when Babita and Randhir separated a short time after their marriage.

Though they never officially divorced, Babita found herself raising two daughters completely alone.

Only then did she feel the pain of giving up her successful career.

Breaking the Kapoor Code

The Kapoor family had a strict rule: no woman in the family would work in films after that point.

But Babita didn’t listen to it. She not only made a comeback to films herself but also actively encouraged her daughters to pursue acting careers. That’s called breaking the glass ceiling!

Mission Alone: Making Stars

With Randhir out of the picture, Babita took charge. She single-handedly managed the early careers of Karisma and Kareena, working tirelessly behind the scenes.

Her guidance helped shape two of Bollywood’s biggest female stars.