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June 30, 2000 - a date etched in Bollywood history. It marked the arrival of Kareena Kapoor Khan on the silver screen with Refugee, a film that not only launched her career but also cemented her place as one of Indian cinema's most iconic leading ladies. Fast forward to 2025, Kareena celebrates 25 glorious years in the film industry, with hits like 3 Idiots, Golmaal, Jab We Met, and Bajrangi Bhaijaan under her belt.
But did you know? Kareena wasn't the first actress to screen test for Refugee.
In an interview with India Today, Abhishek Bachchan revealed that his very first screen test for Refugee was not with Kareena but with B...