NEW DELHI, Sept 20: After enthralling audiences with her second innings in Bollywood in Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Dangerous Ishq’, actor Karisma Kapoor is now looking towards life beyond acting — as mother, writer and social activist.
The ’90s Bollywood diva, who recently made her comeback with Bhatt’s supernatural thriller ‘Dangerous Ishq’, is now venturing beyond the realm of acting. While on one hand she has been roped as a brand ambassador of a corporate for its educational initiative for the under privileged on the other she has come out with a book on parenting for young mothers.
Karishma was recently roped in up by a real estate company as brand ambassador for its initiative for elementary education to children from needy sections.
Under this project, the company plans to provide elementary education to the children of labourers undertaking the construction work of ongoing projects.
Talking to UNI in an interview here, Karishma said, “Education is the social institution and should reach to the weaker segment of the society also. As a brand ambassador of the Avalon group, one of renowned real estate group, I will be actively involved and give regular inputs for the programme.”
Simultaneously, the actress has also launched her first book ‘My Yummy Mummy Guide’, a book with useful parenting tips for young mothers.
Talking about her book, which was launched in the NCR recently, she said, “I wanted to share my motherhood journey with all young and expecting moms to make them aware of the challenges that accompany the entire process and yet cherish the most memorable time of their lives.
“What better way than to pen down some tips of my own personal journey — managing my pregnancy, losing weight, beauty tips and disciplining my kids. I am happy that the book is finally complete and is being launched.”
The book covers a range of topics including the first trimester and getting back in shape, finding the perfect maternity outfits, decorating children’s rooms, juggling work life and motherhood, planning the most stylish kids’ parties, growing-up issues and teen fads, she said.
Asked about her Bollywood plans, Karisma said, “I like to do different things, like penning my book and supporting under privileged kids. Right now, I am looking forward to life beyond acting.”
On the death penalty for rapists in the December 16 gangrape case in Delhi, she said, “I am glad that finally justice has finally been done. It is horrifying to think what all the girl had to go through.”
On what she felt about the continuing cases of rapes like the one in Mumbai, despite the death penalty for the Delhi gangrape convicts, she said, “It is sad and horrifying. As a parent, it is a scary situation and we dread waking up to hear about some horrifying incident.”
On a question about whether she was contemplating doing a show on TV like many of her Bollywood counterparts, Karisma said, “If something interesting comes my way, I might just consider it.” (UNI)
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