Kareena Kapoor Should've Been Paid More Than Chameli Co-Star, Says Director: 'Raj Kapoor’s Granddaughter...'

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When Chameli was released in 2004, it marked a turning point not only in Kareena Kapoor Khan’s career but also in the way Bollywood approached storytelling. Over two decades later, the film remains one of her most critically acclaimed performances, remembered for its raw realism and emotional depth. Director Sudhir Mishra believes that Kareena was “just outstanding" in the film.

Sudhir Mishra recently appeared on Cyrus Broacha’s podcast and recalled how Kareena Kapoor aced her character. He recalled, “She’d come from popular cinema. So, she hadn’t worked with a script before. And there was some genetic playing in her mind, with Raj Kapoor (late legendary filmmaker-actor, her grandfather), her father (actor Randhir Kapoor), and Babita (Kapoor, mother and actor). So