Kajal Kiran made a successful debut in 1977 We kiss kum nahinAfter this, in 1980, Mang Bhakti Sana, both were commercially successful. However, despite her early success, she struggled to create a permanent career in Bollywood and failed to establish herself as a prominent actress.
Kajal Kiran’s initial success and struggle
In 14 years, Kajal Kiran appeared in 40 Hindi films, with roles in Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam films. Despite a strong start, his career eventually stumbled, and his later films failed at the box office. Due to this she was labeled a “flop” actress, and she did not achieve permanent success in the top rank of Hindi cinema. However, Kajal Kiran made a successful debut in Kissis Kiss Kisi Nahin, facing the lack of further offerings, struggled to capitalize on it. Kajal once attributed her co-star in her career to stop for Rishi Kapoor, claiming that her prominent romantic hero image faced her presence, preventing her from receiving a spotlight.
During the shooting of Kisis Kum Nahn, Kajal Kiran was advised by director Nasir Hussain not to sign other films until the success of his first film was determined. Despite the success of the film, the filmmakers hesitated, thinking that he was contracted to Hussain. He later convicted both Rishi Kapoor for overshadowed by him and Nasir Hussain.
Career failures blame Rishi Kapoor
According to a report published in Bollywoodshaadis.com, Kajal often convicted Rishi Kapoor for his career failures, claiming that he overshadhed him. In response, the sage dismissed his allegations, stating that his career struggles were due to bad luck, not him. He told that other actresses like Jaya Prada and Dimple Kapadia, who also started with them, had successful careers.
Retirement and life in the Netherlands
The actress acted in films like Morch, Evidence, West and Hum Se Hai Zamana, but retired from the film industry at the age of 33. After marriage, she moved to the Netherlands, where she has lived for the last 30 years. Her husband’s identity is unknown.
