Karisma Kapoor says:

There is so much discrimination in our Hindi film industry! When an actor does a select few [films], no one questions him. But if an actress does the same, people expect her to get married soon. The truth is I am doing lesser films out of choice. (On doing selective films)      I am already an RK girl by birth. I am sure in the near future, I'll be an RK heroine, too.

I enjoy doing his films where you can freak out with the character you are playing. People go to watch his films leaving their minds and worries at home! They have a whale of a time and that makes me feel good too. (On working in David Dhawan's comic capers)      Wearing a short outfit doesn't mean that you are glamorous or sexy. You have to grow in that as well. You owe that to your fans. (On the glamour aspect of filmmaking)

Industry folk say:

It's when you actually work with her that you realise why she is so successful. Karisma's stunningly gorgeous. She is so extremely disciplined and very hardworking that it is a pleasure working with her. (Om Puri on his co-star of Krishna)      I have always looked up to her. She is my source of inspiration. (Actress Kareena Kapoor on her elder sibling)

She is pretty, dazzlingly so, lots of energy and vivacity. But most of all, I was impressed with her professionalism. (Shyam Benegal on directing Karisma in Zubeidaa)      I love her body and enthusiasm. (Dress designer Manish Malhotra on designing outfits for Karisma)