The Kapoor sisters — Karisma and Kareena — have long been icons of Bollywood, not just for their striking performances and glamorous public personas, but also for their close-knit bond, candid interviews, and playful nicknames that have intrigued fans for years. As Karisma Kapoor recently celebrated her 51st birthday, a heartwarming old video once again made the rounds online, where she fondly revealed the story behind her famous nickname “Lolo” — and how her younger sister Kareena came to be lovingly known as “Bebo.”
In a throwback appearance on a chat show, Karisma Kapoor charmed audiences with her honest and light-hearted responses. When asked about the origin of “Lolo,” she explained that the name had no serious or symbolic meaning but was rather inspired by her family’s fondness for quirky and affectionate names.
“My mom just started calling me Lolo when I was a baby. I think she liked the name from Gina Lollobrigida,” Karisma shared with a laugh, referring to the popular Italian actress known for her beauty and glamour. “There was something about that name that stuck, and before I knew it, everyone in the family was calling me that. It has nothing to do with my real name — just one of those things that happens in Punjabi households.”
The revelation not only delighted fans but also highlighted the Kapoor family’s fun-loving and informal approach to life behind closed doors, despite their fame and film legacy.
But what really got the internet talking was Karisma’s explanation of how Kareena got her own now-iconic nickname: “Bebo.” As Karisma described it, the name came about in a similarly spontaneous and affectionate way.
“Kareena was this chubby, adorable baby with these big eyes and rosy cheeks, and we just started calling her Bebo,” she recalled. “It didn’t have a meaning either — it just sounded cute and fit her perfectly. To this day, none of us in the family ever call her Kareena. It’s always Bebo at home.”
The sisters’ adorable nicknames have become as famous as their film careers, with fans often referring to them with affection. Kareena, in particular, has fully embraced her nickname, even titling her debut book Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy Bible under the author name “Bebo.” In interviews, she’s mentioned how being called Bebo makes her feel grounded and connected to her roots, even as she navigates stardom, motherhood, and multiple roles in the public eye.
This charming slice of family trivia has often served as a reminder that, at the end of the day, these glamorous stars are still siblings at heart — with memories, rituals, and inside jokes just like anyone else.
As Karisma continues to inspire fans with her timeless grace and Kareena shines across screens and social media, their journey as sisters — marked by love, laughter, and pet names — remains one of the most adored dynamics in Bollywood.
So the next time you hear someone call them Lolo and Bebo, you’ll know these aren’t just nicknames — they’re sweet echoes of childhood, family love, and the simple joys that even stardom can’t change.
