[3][4] After working on several successful modelling projects around the world,[5] she appeared as a lead in the Bollywood film, Bhaag Johnny.

Karimi's next film, Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3, a sex comedy, was released on 22 January 2016.

[7][10] Karimi was a contestant in the reality TV show, Bigg Boss 9, where a group of celebrities from various walks of life live together in a large house.

[14] In October 2018, Karimi accused Umesh Ghadge the director of Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 of sexual harassment.

My father was one of the few people in Iran who possessed a tape of the film, though the Government didn't allow to keep video cassettes."

She further commented, "Mainly, I've grown up watching Iranian films, especially by directors like Majid Majidi and my favourite actress is Golshifteh Farahani.

[23] In July 2017, Karimi filed a domestic violence case against her husband and his family,[24] which she later withdrew in hopes of saving her marriage.