'She puts lipstick': Kareena Kapoor says her Daayra character isn't the ‘stereotypical manly, butch’ female cop in films

'She puts lipstick': Kareena Kapoor says her Daayra character isn't the ‘stereotypical manly, butch’ female cop in films

Kareena Kapoor plays a police officer in Meghna Gulzar's crime thriller Daayra, which also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Kareena Kapoor Reveals Why She Chose Daayra

Highlights: Kareena Kapoor says she chose Daayra because she wanted to be challenged as an actress. She plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, a police officer investigating an encounter case. Kareena says Ajooni breaks away from the stereotypical hyper-aggressive female cop. She had approached director Meghna Gulzar about working together before Daayra was offered to her. Daayra, […]

Kareena Kapoor Khan Says Her Role in Daayra Is Feminine and Stern at The Same Time

Kareena Kapoor dismisses speculation about working behind the camera, saying acting remains her primary passion and focus.

Kareena Kapoor says Daayra cop role breaks Bollywood stereotype: ‘Not manly, she likes lipstick’

Kareena Kapoor Khan spoke about the challenges of playing Ajooni’s role in Daayra. Published: September 17, 2026, 9:46 AM IST Share Share Article https://www.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-says-daayra-cop-role-breaks-bollywood-stereotype-not-manly-she-likes-lipstick-8526182/ Copy Kareena Kapoor Khan in Daayra (PC-YouTube) Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to return to theatres with Daayra, but this time, the actor is stepping …