Kareena Kapoor Celebrates Her ‘9 a.m. Call Partner’ Poonam Damania With an Emotional Birthday Tribute
Mumbai, May 12 — Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan poured her heart out on Instagram as she celebrated the birthday of her long-time friend and former manager, Poonam Damania — the woman she fondly calls her "9 a.m. call partner."
In a touching video post shared on Monday, Kareena offered fans a rare glimpse into her enduring personal and professional bond with Poonam, who has stood by her for more than a decade through highs and lows in her life and career.
An Emotional Tribute From Bebo
The actress, known for her candid social media presence, compiled a montage of candid photographs capturing her and Poonam during vacations, parties, work events, and intimate family gatherings. One of the standout images features them posing with Kareena’s sister, actress Karisma Kapoor.
“Happy birthday to my rock of Gibraltar. Wishing you happiness and only joy on your big day. Love… may our 9am calls always be forever. Thank you for being with me through it all and more,” Kareena captioned the post, tagging Poonam Damania.
Karisma Kapoor Also Sends Birthday Wishes
Joining the celebration, Karisma Kapoor took to her Instagram stories to share a photo featuring the trio — herself, Kareena, and Poonam. The ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ star wrote,
“Happy Birthday to our dearest Poonie.”
A Bond That Goes Beyond Business
Kareena and Poonam Damania’s relationship is one that transcends the traditional boundaries of a celebrity and their manager. Over the years, Poonam became a trusted confidante and a close friend to Kareena, managing her career during some of its most successful phases.
Poonam served as Kareena's manager for nearly a decade before stepping away from the role. She also exited the agency that handled the actress’ professional commitments. Despite this change, their personal connection has remained as strong as ever.
Poonam is now the Founder and Managing Partner of Versis Entertainment LLP, a talent and content management company.
Kareena’s Latest Film Appearance
On the work front, Kareena Kapoor was recently seen in “Singham Again,” directed by Rohit Shetty. The film features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor, and is part of Shetty’s highly successful cop universe franchise.
A Friendship That Inspires
While the Bollywood industry often sees professional relationships come and go, Kareena and Poonam’s unwavering bond has become a rare example of loyalty, sisterhood, and mutual respect. The actress’ heartfelt message to Poonam not only showcases gratitude but also emphasizes the value of long-term support systems in an otherwise unpredictable industry.
