This time round, there are no buts: 1996 seems to be the year of winning and the dark horse is galloping towards the finishing line with seven releases of which three are hits. The resounding success of Raja Hindustani, the year's biggest blockbuster, has everyone raving about the svelte Karisma and her histrionics. But the biggest compliment is what the industry is reportedly willing to pay her post Raja...-Rs 75 lakh, up by Rs 25 lakh. Almost in the same bracket as Mad-huri Dixit and Manisha Koirala, Karisma is now a strong contender for the No. 1 slot. Notwithstanding the fact that director Dharmesh Dar-shan's Raja Hindustani is a remake of the '60s Shashi Kapoor-Nanda starrer Jab Jab Phool Khile, with an unconvincing plot, the film is a box office bonanza expected to rake in a hefty profit of approximately Rs 35 crore. Within three weeks of its release, the film has averaged between 98 per cent and 100 per cent collections in all territories, grossing over Rs 4.7 lakh in Mumbai alone. Says Komal Nahata, editor of Film Information: "The phenomenal success of Raja Hindustani, added to hits like Sajan Chale Sasural and Jeet, in 1996 alone easily pitches Karisma to the top bracket." And even while discerning critics remain unconvinced about the film, they are unanimous in their praise for Karisma's performance. Particularly her transformation from a gawky teenager to a glamorous young woman. Despite the legendary genes of cinema's first family-Karisma's a fourth-generation Kapoor-her earlier avatar was at best, gauche, bordering on the tacky. In garish clothes, with a high-pitched squeak, Karisma was just another Bollywood bim-bette. Waving the wand, this time, was image consultant Manish Malhotra who brought Darshan's vision of Aarti to the fore. Out went the effusion of fleshy pink make-up, replaced by muted, brown tones. Out, too, went those flashy baby-blue eyes and in came the hazel contact lenses with the recall value of cognac. Those bouncy curls went straight, more upper class. Butthe 'perfect' look took time.Says Karisma: "Dharmesh, Manish and I put our heads together for days on end, trying to zero in on the right look, experimenting with costumes, make-up, wigs and lenses." But one thing was for sure. The teeny-bopper looks and the miniskirts of yore were passe. Instead there were handcrafted saris with coordinated accessories in jewel tones to set off her flawless skin.
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