Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan proved that comfort food always wins as she was spotted happily bingeing on a samosa at her sons’ annual day function at school.

The candid moment was shared by filmmaker and close friend Karan Johar, who posted a video of Kareena relishing the popular Indian snack, much to the amusement of fans online.

‘Diet who?’ moment goes viral

In the video, Karan jokingly calls out the actor, saying he thought she was on a strict diet. “This is what Kareena Kapoor is doing at the school play — eating a samosa,” he quipped, before adding, “For all you people who think she’s on a diet, this is what she’s eating — a big samosa!”

He went on to playfully dub her a “Carbie Doll”, referring to the carbohydrate-heavy snack. Kareena, caught by surprise, laughed it off and clarified that she is not on any diet at the moment.

The light-hearted exchange quickly went viral, with fans appreciating the actor’s unapologetic love for food and her ability to keep things real.

Friendship beyond films

Kareena and Karan share a friendship that spans over two decades, both personally and professionally. Their bond dates back to the early 2000s and has only grown stronger over the years, with their children also studying at the same school.

The duo famously collaborated on the 2001 blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, produced by Yash Johar. Kareena’s portrayal of Pooja, fondly remembered as ‘Poo’, became a pop-culture phenomenon and played a key role in cementing her stardom.

A legacy star who keeps it simple

Hailing from the iconic Kapoor family, Kareena is the daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor, granddaughter of Raj Kapoor and great-granddaughter of Prithviraj Kapoor. Despite her illustrious lineage and decades-long career, moments like these continue to make her relatable to audiences.

Fans noted that seeing a top Bollywood star enjoying a samosa at a school function felt refreshingly real — a reminder that even celebrities cherish simple joys amid their busy lives.

For Kareena, it was clearly less about diets and glamour, and more about enjoying her children’s special day — with a samosa in hand.