In the glitzy world of Bollywood, where love stories often unfold on screen with perfect endings, real life can be far more unpredictable. Karisma Kapoor, one of the biggest stars of the ’90s, once seemed set for her own happily-ever-after when she got engaged to Abhishek Bachchan in 2002. But the engagement was unexpectedly called off, leaving fans shocked. Years later, Karisma opened up about that painful chapter in a rare interview—revealing a side of her that was vulnerable, introspective, and quietly resilient.In a candid throwback interview with journalist Subhash K Jha, Karisma Kapoor opened up about the emotional turmoil she experienced after her broken engagement with Abhishek Bachchan. Calling it a deeply traumatic time, Karisma shared that she had to face the pain alone and hoped no other girl would have to endure a similar experience. She reflected on how she gradually healed with time, saying she eventually made peace with the situation. Acknowledging that life doesn’t always go as planned, Karisma said she was emotionally unprepared then but had learned to accept her journey—one dealt by fate’s own hand.The actress also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the media for their sensitivity during one of the toughest phases of her life. She acknowledged that while many distanced themselves from her at the time, it was the unwavering support of her close family that helped her heal. She credited her parents, Babita and Randhir Kapoor, sister Kareena, her grandmother Krishna Raj Kapoor, aunts Rima Jain and Ritu Nanda, and a few close friends for helping her find strength and emerge from the emotional turmoil.It’s important to note that neither Karisma Kapoor nor Abhishek Bachchan ever publicly disclosed the reason behind their broken engagement. However, Amitabh Bachchan addressed the situation during an episode of Koffee With Karan Season 1. He acknowledged that it was a delicate time for both families, as a relationship had been formed and then ended. While expressing empathy, he added that when circumstances aren’t right for a union, it’s better for those involved to part ways—something that ultimately happened in this case.
