Tabu on working with Karisma Kapoor, revealed what Babita called them; 'the hit pair of cinema'

Tabu once looked back at her long screen connection with Karisma Kapoor while speaking about working with Kareena Kapoor Khan in ‘The Crew.’ The actor said Karisma and Kareena’s mother, Babita, had a warm name for Tabu and Karisma because of the films they did together. Her comment highlighted the comfort she felt when joining a project with Kareena, even though the two had not shared a similar screen history before.

Tabu on Karisma Kapoor and Babita

According to Outlook India, Tabu spoke about the bond with Rhea Kapoor during a Vogue interview. She recalled her work with Karisma Kapoor and said that the link made Kareena Kapoor Khan feel familiar with her.



“I’ve worked with your sister in so many movies. I remember Babita used to call us “the hit pair of cinema,” so you feel familiar to me by extension. Kriti is so beautiful and hard-working, and I’m sure it’s going to be fun. You know how you get into a project knowing what you want from it? I’m certain I’ll derive a lot of happiness and joy from working on this film,” Tabu said.


Tabu and Karisma worked together in several Hindi films, including ‘Saajan Chale Sasural,’ ‘Biwi No.1,’ ‘Haseena Maan Jaayegi’ and ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain.’ Their comic timing and presence helped make them a memorable pair for audiences who followed 1990s Hindi cinema.

Tabu on working in ‘The Crew’

Tabu’s comments came while she spoke about ‘The Crew' in 2024, which brought her together with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon. The film also marked a new collaboration for the actor with a cast led by three women from different generations of Hindi cinema.

Her remarks showed how past film relationships often shape new work in the industry. For Tabu, working with Kareena felt familiar because of her earlier films with Karisma and the warm memory of Babita’s words.

The actor’s comment also underscored the enduring memory of her pairing with Karisma. Their films remain part of popular Hindi film memory, and Babita’s nickname captured that bond simply.