Karisma Kapoor was the first woman from the Kapoor family to enter films. She started acting at the age of 15. She paved the way for sister Kareena Kapoor, who followed in her footsteps and went on to become one of the biggest stars in the country. On Karisma Kapoor's birthday, we take a look back at Kareena talking to Mid-day - as part of our Sit With Hitlist series - about how Karisma broke the norm and made her own space in Bollywood.

Join us for a captivating flashback in this Sit With Hitlist interview with Mayank Shekhar, where Alia Bhatt shares insights into her career. From auditioning for her debut film, 'Student of the Year,' directed by Karan Johar, to her experiences in the industry, Alia reveals how her passion for cinema, nurtured by watching Govinda and Karisma Kapoor films in her childhood, shaped her remarkable journey in Bollywood.