Karisma Kapoor Reflects on Cinema Mentors on Guru Purnima
Karisma Kapoor and fellow judges of India’s Best Dancer Season 5 shared reflections on the role of gurus in shaping artistic journeys on Guru Purnima.
Mumbai, July 29 — Actress Karisma Kapoor marked Guru Purnima by reflecting on the lasting influence of family and industry mentors, stating that growing up in a cinema-centred household taught her that a true guru shapes more than technical skill.
As a judge on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Kapoor linked her own formative experiences to the passion she observes among the contestants. “Growing up in a family deeply rooted in cinema, and working with legendary masters on set, I learned early on that a true Guru doesn’t just teach you steps, they teach you how to own the stage with your soul,” she said. “Watching the raw passion of the contestants on India’s Best Dancer Season 5 reminds me of that exact guidance. This Guru Purnima, my heart is full of gratitude for the teachers who taught me to dance with my heart before my feet, and I hope we can pass that same light down to our incredible talent this season.”
Fellow judge Jaaved Jaaferi also used the occasion to acknowledge the role of mentors in his long career. “For me, dance has always been about freedom, rhythm, and finding your own voice. Over the decades, from the early days of street-style to standing on the magnificent stage of India’s Best Dancer Season 5, I’ve realized that a real Guru sheds away your inhibitions and unleashes your truest self,” he said. “On this auspicious day of Guru Purnima, I bow down to the masters who kept me grounded in rhythm, and I salute every choreographer on our show who is selflessly shaping the future of ‘India Wala Dance’.”
