Poo Walked So We Could Run: Lessons from Bollywood’s Original It Girl

Before there were Pinterest mood boards, aesthetic IG feeds, or Hailey Biebers, there was Poo. Kareena Kapoor’s character in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham didn’t just walk the halls of St. Xavier’s in her knee-high boots — she owned them. A fashion icon, a self-love pioneer, and a cultural moment wrapped in lip gloss and sass, Poo (short for Pooja) is the original Bollywood it girl.

Let’s break it down. Why is she still that girl, more than two decades later?

💄 1. Main Apni Favorite Hoon

Poo’s unapologetic confidence is the It Girl manifesto. Long before “self-love” was trending, she was telling us, “How dare you? Tumhara naam kya hai… Good looks, good looks and good looks!” Her boldness wasn’t arrogance — it was permission. Permission for young girls to take up space, feel beautiful, and not apologize for it.

👠 2. Fashion Was Her Superpower

Poo invented Y2K glam before it became a Pinterest aesthetic. From low-rise jeans and crop tops to butterfly clips and mini handbags — she was styling before styling was a thing. Her outfits weren’t just clothes, they were a performance. Whether it was a hallway entrance or a Diwali function, she brought main character energy every time.

💅 3. Zero Tolerance for Mediocrity

Let’s not forget the iconic “Tell me how it was” scene. Her standards were sky-high, and that’s why we loved her. Poo knew what she deserved — whether it was from men, her friends, or the mirror. Being an It Girl isn’t about pleasing others; it’s about setting the bar and never lowering it.

💖 4. She Made Femininity Powerful

Poo leaned into her femininity — pinks, sparkles, heels, and all — without ever being reduced by it. She wasn’t trying to be “one of the boys” to gain power. She was the power. She proved that being girly doesn't mean being weak — it means knowing your worth and expressing it fearlessly.

👑 5. Still Viral. Still Iconic.

Poo’s legacy hasn’t aged a day. Her dialogues are trending on reels. Her fashion is getting re-created by Gen Z. And every time someone channels her energy before walking into a room, a little bit of Poo lives on.

✨ Final Word

So, next time you're second-guessing your outfit, your confidence, or your worth — remember: Poo walked (in heels), so we could run (the world). She’s more than a character. She’s a mindset. She’s a movement. And honestly? She’s our forever It Girl.