Karisma Kapoor recently opened up about her life being a Bollywood actress, having doubts about herself, and how she coped with it, in order to become one of the most successful actresses in Bollywood.

Karisma appeared in major David Dhawan films, YRF's Dil Toh Pagal Hai, among many others. She made her debut in the 1991 film Prem Qaidi. Prior to making her debut, granddaddy had an advice of gold for Karisma.

While talking to Humans of Bombay, Karisma revealed, "I loved the sets, camera and lights! I knew I wanted to become an actor and contribute to the family legacy. When I told my granddad, he said, 'It's glamourous but it's not a bed of roses - you will have to work very hard.' That stayed with me."

Further adding how her mother Babita supported Lolo's career, Karisma stated, "I wanted to act but my inner voice made me doubt myself. But what motivated me was how grounded my mom kept me. Despite being from an 'illustrious' family, she made us live a simple life. My sister (actress Kareena Kapoor) and I travelled by school bus and went to college by local trains. My mom taught me how to stick to my roots and still be confident enough. She knew about my passion for acting and about my hesitation. I didn't want to falter and let anybody down. But she said that until I try, I'd never know. That's when I signed my first film - a remake of a South Indian movie!"

Talking about her song 'Sexy Sexy', which gave Karisma the tag of an amazing dancer, she mentioned, "While shooting, I gave my best. I had to 'make it' or 'break it'. And the movie was a success! As my career progressed, there were highs and lows. I had done a song called Sexy Sexy - I'd worked hard and even hurt my knees for it. I was appreciated for my dance but people thought the song was way ahead of its time - the word 'Sexy' wasn't common back then. But that's when my mom said that it's an actor's job to entertain. I can't let one roadblock affect it."

On choosing Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Karisma quipped, "Even when I was offered Dil Toh Pagal Hai, when no actress wanted to be cast against Madhuri Dixit. I didn't want to shy away because 'I thought I couldn't do it.' I did the film and even won a National Award for it!"

After trying her luck with movies again, Karisma Kapoor is all set to explore web series. She will soon be seen in Mentalhood.