Kareena Kapoor Khan is celebrating a remarkable milestone, reflecting on her illustrious 25-year journey in the vibrant world of Bollywood. Since her debut, the acclaimed actress has carved an indelible mark on the film industry through her myriad of captivating performances and unparalleled screen presence. In a heartwarming gesture, she recently took to social media to share a collection of nostalgic clicks from the sets of her very first film, Refugee, a poignant reminder of her humble beginnings. Accompanying these cherished photographs, Kareena penned a heartfelt caption: “25 years and forever to go…”

The shared clicks feature her alongside co-star Abhishek Bachchan, who also made his debut in the same film. The collection includes both captivating stills directly from the movie and intimate moments captured during various photoshoots. This nostalgic post resonated deeply with fans, who flooded the comments section with praise, applauding her incredible journey and enduring legacy in the film industry. Esteemed colleagues like Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, and Kriti Sanon also expressed their admiration, reacting with heart emojis to the touching tribute.

Refugee, directed by J. P. Dutta, first graced theaters 25 years ago, marking a pivotal moment that introduced the world to two future luminaries of Indian cinema: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. Over the subsequent decades, both actors have matured immensely, consistently dazzling audiences with their extraordinary talent and distinctive on-screen personas. In commemoration of this significant career milestone, Kareena, affectionately known as Bebo, posted these captivating stills from the film, reiterating her profound sentiment with the caption, "25 years and forever to go …" accompanied by heart, rainbow, and infinity emoticons.

Adding to the nostalgic celebration, a clip from Kareena’s very first interview with Sukanya Verma for Rediff.com, conducted a quarter-century ago, has resurfaced and gone viral. Kareena Kapoor Khan has always been regarded as Bollywood’s original diva, and her evolution, both personally and professionally, has been remarkable. Yet, even in that nascent stage of her career, she exuded the same optimism and self-assurance that define her today, albeit with a touch of youthful anxiety. When questioned about embarking on her acting career at such a tender age, a beaming Kareena responded, “I don’t feel anything, so I am. .. I don’t know what to say. After seeing the AV, what did I feel? Yeah, I felt that the film is going to be a huge success, and we all are going to be appreciated because we all have put in so much effort, and that’s it. The film is going to be a very, very, very, very big success.”

This rediscovered interview clip has captivated fans anew, who continue to admire her youthful charm and innate confidence. Social media users have poured out their affection, with one commenter lauding her transformation from a “promising newcomer to today as a big star actress/a diva,” emphasizing her “wonderful and glorious career” and suggesting she has achieved “a more successful career than her elder sister Karisma Kapoor” in terms of longevity, challenging roles, and range. Other comments celebrated her "purely organic" beauty and "amazing" confidence, with some lighthearted remarks about her early demeanor. As Kareena Kapoor Khan commemorates 25 phenomenal years in her career, an outpouring of warm congratulations continues from both her devoted fanbase and industry peers.

Beyond her iconic debut in Refugee, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s impressive filmography includes critically acclaimed and commercially successful ventures such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Asoka, and Jab We Met. More recently, she has continued to captivate audiences with her performances in films like Crew, Jaane Jaan, and The Buckingham Murders, further solidifying her status as a versatile and enduring star in Bollywood.