India, May 14 -- Before "female-led cinema" became a buzzword, Karisma Kapoor was already running the show. Entering the industry in the 1990s, at a time when female roles were often secondary, Lolo (as she's fondly called) did things her way with killer screen presence, spot-on comic timing, and an emotional range that left audiences both laughing and reaching for tissues. And she did all of this while carrying the weight and the glory of being a Kapoor.

Her filmography reads like a masterclass in range Biwi No. 1, Coolie No. 1 and Judwaa. She owned the blockbuster entertainer format like no one else could. But flip the coin, and you'd find her delivering career-defining, soul-stirring performances in Dil To Pagal Hai, Fiza and Zubeidaa...