Karisma Kapoor says that being a mother is her first priority and films will have to wait
Karisma Kapoor
In the city on Friday for the launch of Neeru’s Mix n Match showroom, Karisma Kapoor, who shot her first film Prem Qaidi in Hyderabad 24 years ago, says, “Every time I’m in Hyderabad, there is a sense of happiness. All the memories of shooting here with Ramanaidu just rushes back. I have immense respect for Ramanaidu and his family.”
While she is taking a break from films, she says she is doing plenty of endorsements. “For me family comes first and I have made a conscious decision to give them more time. Work will come second, which is also why I have taken up more endorsements. That way, I get to spend more time with the kids as well,” she says.
She adds that it will take quite some time for her to come back to the silver screen. “Films take up such a huge portion of your time and I don’t think I’m ready for such a commitment. I don’t want to leave my kids for such long periods, so maybe a year or two and then if something interesting comes up I will work on it,” she explains.
Talking about her kids, the “Master Of Multitasking” (mom) as she calls herself, says that she gives them the freedom to choose whatever they want to do. “I never influence them. I want them to choose whatever they want.”
Talking about the Kapoor khandaan, she says, “We were brought up with values that stressed on family coming first. Which is why despite our busy schedules, we (Kareena as well) take time out to meet each other. It can be lunch, dinner or something as small as watching TV together,” she says.
About the latest addition to the family, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma’s brother-in-law, she says, “He isn’t just my brother-in-law. We go a long way beyond that. We are colleagues and friends first. We always have so much fun with each other, we can talk about anything under the sun and we share almost everything that happens in our lives.”
In the city for just a day, Karisma says she will miss out on shopping for some laq bangles. “I wish I had the time to go down to the market and pick up some bangles. Perhaps next time,” she says.
( Source : dc )
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