In an era before selfies and social media, rare behind-the-scenes glimpses were treasured moments—especially when they captured future stars in their early days. One such gem recently resurfaced, setting the internet abuzz. It’s a throwback photo from the iconic sets of ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994), where a young Kareena Kapoor is seen alongside her elder sister Karisma Kapoor and Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan.
Little Bebo, as the industry lovingly calls her, was barely 12 years old when she visited the sets. Dressed casually, with innocence writ large on her face, Kareena stood beside Salman—who at the time was one of the reigning stars of the industry. Karisma, who was shooting for the film, brought along her kid sister, unknowingly creating a memory that fans would cherish decades later.
What makes this photo extra special is the quiet foreshadowing it offers. Years later, Kareena would go on to share screen space with Salman in films like ‘Bodyguard’ and ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, becoming one of his most beloved co-stars. Their easy camaraderie and crackling chemistry would go on to deliver some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters.
Adding a fun twist to this nostalgic tale, Kareena recently revealed on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ that her sister Karisma once had a massive crush on Salman Khan during those early days. “Lolo was totally into Salman!” Kareena quipped, adding a personal touch to the already charming memory.
This snapshot isn’t just about childhood innocence—it’s about the bonds that quietly build in the background of the glitz and glamour. It’s about how, in the whimsical world of Bollywood, a little girl’s casual set visit could hint at a future where she becomes a leading lady, starring opposite the very actor she once admired from afar.
And as fate would have it, the magic of ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ lives on. The cult comedy classic, starring Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Raveena Tandon, is set to re-release in theatres tomorrow, April 25, after 30 years. For fans new and old, it’s a chance to relive the laughter, the quirks, and the unforgettable charm of a film that remains etched in Bollywood’s golden comic era.
Today, that young girl is Kareena Kapoor Khan—a powerhouse performer, style icon, and bona fide superstar. And that old photo? It’s not just a blast from the past, it’s Bollywood magic frozen in time—now timed perfectly with the return of one of its most beloved classics.
