Shivani
In a Zoom interview, Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor shared that he did not immediately interact with Kareena Kapoor while filming his debut movie, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai. The actor explained that it took him a few days to break the ice and start conversing with his co-star on the film’s set. In the early 2000s, Tusshar Kapoor emerged as a promising new talent in Bollywood. As the son of veteran actor Jeetendra, he entered the industry with considerable attention and won audiences over with his debut film, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, opposite Kareena Kapoor.
Marking 25 years in cinema in 2026, Tusshar reflected on his journey and the many leading actresses he worked with during the decade. In an exclusive interview with Zoom, he revealed that his on-screen chemistry with Kareena, fondly known as Bebo, remains his favourite. He also shared that a first co-star always holds a special place.
Tusshar Kapoor calls Kareena Kapoor his special professional friend
Speaking exclusively to Zoom about completing 25 years in the industry, Tusshar Kapoor reflected on his memorable cinematic journey. “I’ve worked the most with Kareena. I have done two Golmaal films, Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai and Jeena Sirf Merre Liye. We got along really well, especially in the second film. Your first heroine is always going to have an edge because I faced the camera with her for the first time. I regard Bebo as a very special professional friend of mine.”
Tusshar Kapoor recalls Kareena Kapoor’s advice to him on Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai set
The actor further shared, “She was very supportive and she had already done a movie; quite acclimatised to the studio atmosphere. I remember my first scene and she told me, ‘You can take as many shots, do 50 takes, but be comfortable and satisfied with your shot’. She tried to make me feel a little easier. It was only a few days later that I started warming up. We didn’t speak much during my first film. I was just with my director, working to nail the character. She was the fun aspect. New Zealand mein thoda baatein karte the, gossip karte the. Bebo was fun that way, but I was very much into my job and wanted to get my role right and my director to be happy with my work.”
Tusshar Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor films
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai hit theatres in 2001, directed by Satish Kaushik and produced by Vashu Bhagnani. A year later, Tusshar Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan reunited for Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, which underperformed commercially. However, they later shared screen space in Golmaal Returns and Golmaal 3, both of which emerged as major box-office successes.
Workwise, Tusshar is preparing for the release of Welcome To The Jungle, arriving in theatres on June 26. He also has the much-awaited fifth instalment of the Golmaal franchise lined up. The comedy entertainer is expected to hit screens later this year, with a release possibly extending into early 2027.