Did you know yesteryear actress Kajal Kiran once blamed Rishi Kapoor for ruining her career? |

Kajal Kiran made a successful debut in 1977 with Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, followed by Maang Bharo Sajana in 1980, both of which were commercially successful. However, despite her early success, she struggled to build a lasting career in Bollywood and failed to establish herself as a prominent actress.
Kajal Kiran’s Early Success and Struggles
Over 14 years, Kajal Kiran appeared in 40 Hindi films, alongside roles in Kannada, Tamil, and Malayalam movies. Despite a strong start, her career eventually faltered, and her later films failed at the box office. This led to her being labeled a “flop” actress, and she never achieved lasting success in the top ranks of Hindi cinema.Although Kajal Kiran had a successful debut in Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, she struggled to capitalize on it, facing a lack of further offers. Kajal once attributed her career stagnation to her co-star, Rishi Kapoor, claiming his prominent romantic hero image overshadowed her presence, preventing her from gaining the spotlight.
While shooting Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, Kajal Kiran was advised by director Nasir Hussain not to sign other films until her debut’s success was determined. Despite the film’s success, filmmakers hesitated, thinking she was contracted to Hussain. She later blamed both Rishi Kapoor for overshadowing her and Nasir Hussain for not promoting her.

Blaming Rishi Kapoor for Career Setbacks
According to a report published in Bollywoodshaadis.com, Kajal frequently blamed Rishi Kapoor for her career setbacks, claiming he overshadowed her. In response, Rishi dismissed her accusations, stating that her career struggles were due to bad luck, not him. He pointed out that other actresses like Jaya Prada and Dimple Kapadia, who also debuted alongside him, had successful careers.
Retirement and Life in the Netherlands
The actress acted in films like Morchha, Saboot, Wardat, and Hum Se Hai Zamana but retired from the film industry at 33. After marriage, she relocated to the Netherlands, where she has lived for the past 30 years. The identity of her husband remains undisclosed.