'What has she done to deserve this': Karisma Kapoor honoured with Indian Achiever's Award 2023, netizens troll her

Actress Karisma Kapoor majorly ruled Bollywood between the 90s and early 2000s with her films like Raja Hindustani, Raja Babu, Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Coolie No.1, Fiza, and Zubeida among others. The actress took a sabbatical from full-time acting in 2003 for several years. Ever since she has acted sporadically, in films like Dangerous Ishhq (2012) and the web series Mentalhood (2020). On Wednesday, she has been honoured with the Indian Achiever's Award 2023 by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.

The actress took to her Instagram handle and shared photos of her receiving the Award on stage. Alongside she wrote, "I am thankful to Honourable Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari ji, Respected Jury Members, and the Power Corridors (PC) for presenting me with the Indian Achiever’s Award 2023. Grateful (folded hands) Jai Hind.” Soon after her close friends and cousins dropped congratulatory messages in the comment section. Amrita Arora wrote, “Congratulations my lalva” Soha Ali Khan, Natasha Poonawalla, Saba Pataudi, and Riddhima Kapoor also wished her congratulations.

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On the other hand, a section of netizens questioned on what basis and achievement she has been honoured with the award. One of the user wrote, “Can I know what she has done for the society” Another commented, “Wat did she do to get this award (??” “What was the achievement by the way??” read one of the comments. “Looks beautiful but what has she done to deserve this award? Like why now ?” added another. For the unversed, Indian Achiever’s Award acknowledges those citizens who came forward to serve the nation from various domains.

Meanwhile, Karisma is geared up for the release of her upcoming Zee Studios’neo-noir web series Brown: The First Case. Directed by Abhinay Deo, it also stars Surya Sharma, Soni Razdan, Helen, and Jishu Sen in pivotal roles. The series has been announced as a part of the notable Berlinale Series Market Selects.