When Aamir Khan met little Kareena Kapoor on the sets of 'Andaz Apna Apna': 'She was this tiny, quiet little girl'

Bollywood has always been a treasure trove of fascinating stories—some playful, some nostalgic, and some that make you smile at the serendipity of it all. One such story involves two of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated names—Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan—and a chance meeting that happened long before they shared screen space as co-stars.
When Kareena met Aamir for the first time
During the promotions of Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir Khan took a moment to share a delightful memory from the 90s. It was on the sets of the cult classic Andaz Apna Apna (1994) that he first met a young Kareena Kapoor, who was just around 8 or 9 years old at the time. She wasn’t there to act or assist—she was simply visiting the set with her elder sister, Karisma Kapoor, who was already a popular actress.
“I remember Kareena visiting us on set with Karisma. She was this tiny, quiet little girl—very cute and a bit shy. I had no idea she would one day grow up to be one of the finest actresses of our time,” Aamir recalled fondly.

At that time, Kareena was still years away from her grand debut in Refugee (2000). Yet, even in that fleeting childhood moment, something about her left an impression. The very idea that this curious little visitor would go on to share some of Bollywood’s most memorable screen moments with Aamir Khan feels like destiny playing out its script in slow motion.

Fast forward to today, and the duo has gifted Indian cinema with stellar films like 3 Idiots and Laal Singh Chaddha, where their effortless chemistry has won hearts. Their professional camaraderie is often praised, but it’s stories like this throwback that add a beautiful layer to their partnership—one that goes beyond scripts and sets.