Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut shares a throwback photograph on Instagram in which she credits Karisma Kapoor as an inspiration for her fashion in the 1990s. In the post, Ranaut says she “worshipped” the “original fashionista” during that period, alongside the caption referencing Karisma’s influence.

The image shows Ranaut as a teenager wearing a lime-green T-shirt layered under denim dungarees, with blue jeans tied around her waist—an outfit described by both outlets as having a distinct ’90s look. In addition to the throwback, the reports note that Ranaut has spoken previously about her early fascination with fashion and how she experimented with styling and influences from Bollywood films. Separately, both sources also mention that Ranaut posts about identifying as “Gen Alpha,” using Instagram stories and captions that comment on generational trends.

While one outlet focuses more on the specifics of the throwback styling and Ranaut’s broader history of fashion experimentation, the other highlights the social-media posts and her current and upcoming projects. Both agree on the central points: the Karisma tribute, the nostalgic image, and the “Gen Alpha” remark.