The Khans want me I'm lucky: Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena Kapoor on being a favourite with the superstars, wedding plans and more
With three back-to-back blockbusters, I almost expect Kareena Kapoor to be sitting pretty on her throne with a tiara on, waving her magic wand.
Instead, I meet the star as we know her. Candid and confident as she talks about love, life and leading the big, bad Bollywood race...
You must have your hands full, guarding the number one status you've reclaimed with Bodyguard...
I am more than happy being number 100 on the list, too! But that doesn't take away from the fact that Bodyguard has shattered records. I'm enjoying every bit of it. I work to see and sense this adulation, not for tags that are hardly permanent.
But a Salman Khan film is always all about him. The heroine is generally incidental...
I can proudly say that here's a Salman film where the girl finally has something to do apart from hanging around and singing songs. Bodyguard is predominantly about the heroine. There is no movie without her.
Many say you're piggyback riding on the Khans' success. Is it easy to earn a hit that way?
It was the Khans who came to me. They could have chosen anyone, but they wanted me. If I don't work with Aamir, Salman, Saif, Shah Rukh and Imran, with whom am I supposed to work with? They are practically half the industry. I'm pretty lucky. I mean, I'm the only actress to have worked with Aamir in two back-to-back films.
With three back-to-back blockbusters, I almost expect Kareena Kapoor to be sitting pretty on her throne with a tiara on, waving her magic wand.
Instead, I meet the star as we know her. Candid and confident as she talks about love, life and leading the big, bad Bollywood race...
You must have your hands full, guarding the number one status you've reclaimed with Bodyguard...
I am more than happy being number 100 on the list, too! But that doesn't take away from the fact that Bodyguard has shattered records. I'm enjoying every bit of it. I work to see and sense this adulation, not for tags that are hardly permanent.
But a Salman Khan film is always all about him. The heroine is generally incidental...
I can proudly say that here's a Salman film where the girl finally has something to do apart from hanging around and singing songs. Bodyguard is predominantly about the heroine. There is no movie without her.
Many say you're piggyback riding on the Khans' success. Is it easy to earn a hit that way?
It was the Khans who came to me. They could have chosen anyone, but they wanted me. If I don't work with Aamir, Salman, Saif, Shah Rukh and Imran, with whom am I supposed to work with? They are practically half the industry. I'm pretty lucky. I mean, I'm the only actress to have worked with Aamir in two back-to-back films.
Your equation with the three big Khans must be quite different...
They basically see me as Lolo's (Karisma Kapoor) little sister. With each of them, the relationship is very professional. Like Salman has his quirks, so do SRK and Aamir. They also know how I work, so there is a comfort level.
Is Aamir your favourite of the lot?
Everyone knows I am a huge Aamir fan. We share great chemistry, but I think Saif and I also make a deadly pair in Agent Vinod. It's probably why he insisted on casting me in this film.
Are you insecure when Saif casts other heroines in his home productions?
Not at all! I'm actually looking forward to a film where he'd be cast opposite Priyanka (Chopra). There's something very approachable about her and something very suave and sexy about Saif. Their pairing would work well.
On a personal note, we hear Saif and you are getting hitched next February...
I also hear about how many carats Saif has gifted me, and the desert we'll be serving at our wedding! It's very intriguing. I barely manage to meet my family and Saif and people are already planning my wedding in their heads.
Is Aamir your favourite of the lot?
Everyone knows I am a huge Aamir fan. We share great chemistry, but I think Saif and I also make a deadly pair in Agent Vinod. It's probably why he insisted on casting me in this film.
Are you insecure when Saif casts other heroines in his home productions?
Not at all! I'm actually looking forward to a film where he'd be cast opposite Priyanka (Chopra). There's something very approachable about her and something very suave and sexy about Saif. Their pairing would work well.
On a personal note, we hear Saif and you are getting hitched next February...
I also hear about how many carats Saif has gifted me, and the desert we'll be serving at our wedding! It's very intriguing. I barely manage to meet my family and Saif and people are already planning my wedding in their heads.
Why hide marriage plans, especially since you've said you're ready for it?
I am the only actress who can proudly proclaim to have a personal and professional life. I don't understand when people say things like they don't have time for love. I have given some of my biggest hits with Saif in my life.
What bigger proof that it works if you balance it out. There was a point when I said I want to do nothing but work. Now that has changed. My relationship is of utmost importance. So when a date is fixed, we will let everyone know.
I am the only actress who can proudly proclaim to have a personal and professional life. I don't understand when people say things like they don't have time for love. I have given some of my biggest hits with Saif in my life.
What bigger proof that it works if you balance it out. There was a point when I said I want to do nothing but work. Now that has changed. My relationship is of utmost importance. So when a date is fixed, we will let everyone know.
Is there family pressure? What does your sister have to say?
She asks me to enjoy life and work at my own pace. Plus, nothing will change after marriage. I may cook for Saif when I get the time, but otherwise it's going to be the same.
You're doing the Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai sequel. Would you be comfortable if (former boyfriend) Shahid joins the cast?
I still have to read the script, but I would be okay with anyone.
Are you in touch with Shahid?
I don't pick up the phone and talk to him, but there is no bad blood between us. It's a chapter in my life both Saif and I respect, and it will always be like that.
Lastly, is there a role you recently saw and wish you did?
All of Meryl Streep's roles. It's incredible what she does. I wish, when I am 60, I work as much as her. That would be something.
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
She asks me to enjoy life and work at my own pace. Plus, nothing will change after marriage. I may cook for Saif when I get the time, but otherwise it's going to be the same.
You're doing the Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai sequel. Would you be comfortable if (former boyfriend) Shahid joins the cast?
I still have to read the script, but I would be okay with anyone.
Are you in touch with Shahid?
I don't pick up the phone and talk to him, but there is no bad blood between us. It's a chapter in my life both Saif and I respect, and it will always be like that.
Lastly, is there a role you recently saw and wish you did?
All of Meryl Streep's roles. It's incredible what she does. I wish, when I am 60, I work as much as her. That would be something.
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
My Hot Scenes Are Not Ashlil or Sleazy: Vidya Balan
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Vidya Balan never stops experimenting with her roles. And the latest is: we see her shedding her goody-girl avatar and playing Southern siren Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture.
The actor in conversation with Sreya Basu in Mumbai
How was it playing Silk Smitha?
I have never enjoyed being a woman more than in The Dirt Picture. It celebrates the woman like a rainbow in all her colours. Some people might have a problem in digesting the character but as a woman I am sure you will like the film.
Silk Smitha was known as a soft porn star. Are you afraid that you might inherit the tag after this film (just as Emraan Hashmi got the serial kisser label after Murder)?
I am an actor and I am portraying Silk’s character in The Dirty Picture. So I don’t think there will be a possibility of that tag being attached to my name or anything of that sort. I just hope it adds another shade to me as an actor.
How did Ekta Kapoor (producer of The Dirty Picture) zero on you for playing Silk?
How Ekta Kapoor thought of me, how Rajat Aroraa could have written so beautifully…I don’t know. If I do a good job, I take the responsibility. No…honestly, if I do a good job, I have to thank the vision, to the great writing and the support.
Before starting shooting, I had told everyone that throughout this film either I am going to walk holding Milan’s (Luthria, director) hand or he would hold mine.
The actor in conversation with Sreya Basu in Mumbai
How was it playing Silk Smitha?
I have never enjoyed being a woman more than in The Dirt Picture. It celebrates the woman like a rainbow in all her colours. Some people might have a problem in digesting the character but as a woman I am sure you will like the film.
Silk Smitha was known as a soft porn star. Are you afraid that you might inherit the tag after this film (just as Emraan Hashmi got the serial kisser label after Murder)?
I am an actor and I am portraying Silk’s character in The Dirty Picture. So I don’t think there will be a possibility of that tag being attached to my name or anything of that sort. I just hope it adds another shade to me as an actor.
How did Ekta Kapoor (producer of The Dirty Picture) zero on you for playing Silk?
How Ekta Kapoor thought of me, how Rajat Aroraa could have written so beautifully…I don’t know. If I do a good job, I take the responsibility. No…honestly, if I do a good job, I have to thank the vision, to the great writing and the support.
Before starting shooting, I had told everyone that throughout this film either I am going to walk holding Milan’s (Luthria, director) hand or he would hold mine.
I don’t know which way it worked but I just knew I had to trust Milan completely and all I can say that it’s so worth it so far.
Hope you will find it the same way. And hats off to Ekta for the kind of work she is doing. Every film of hers is so different and I have great admiration for her.
We both started together in Hum Paanch (TV serial) and we have come a long way…God’s been kind.
There are quite a few hot scenes in the film. Were you uncomfortable?
Not uncomfortable at all. Because there was one thing I was very sure of …that I was in very able hands. It was not meant to look ashlil (sleazy), I was confident about that. And if you do something with conviction, it always turns out beautifully.
You are seen romancing three actors-Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi-in The Dirty Picture. So who was the most romantic of the three?
I can’t say that now…because that way I will give away more than I should about the film.
Hope you will find it the same way. And hats off to Ekta for the kind of work she is doing. Every film of hers is so different and I have great admiration for her.
We both started together in Hum Paanch (TV serial) and we have come a long way…God’s been kind.
There are quite a few hot scenes in the film. Were you uncomfortable?
Not uncomfortable at all. Because there was one thing I was very sure of …that I was in very able hands. It was not meant to look ashlil (sleazy), I was confident about that. And if you do something with conviction, it always turns out beautifully.
You are seen romancing three actors-Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar Kapoor and Emraan Hashmi-in The Dirty Picture. So who was the most romantic of the three?
I can’t say that now…because that way I will give away more than I should about the film.
This is the second time you are working with Naseeruddin Shah. Was the experience this time better than the first?
I have worked with Naseersaab before (in Ishqiya) and it was an honour working with him. Now I try not to show my nervousness while sharing screen space with him; I cloak it under my make-up. But he is so encouraging without being blatant about it that I will always remain grateful to him for that.
I have worked with Naseersaab before (in Ishqiya) and it was an honour working with him. Now I try not to show my nervousness while sharing screen space with him; I cloak it under my make-up. But he is so encouraging without being blatant about it that I will always remain grateful to him for that.
What was your first reaction when you heard Emraan Hashmi will be cast opposite you?
I was wondering how it would be with Emraan; I still am (bursts out with laughter). But it was a great deal of fun.
Initially, it seemed things will be tough because he doesn’t smile or talk too much, but now things are going on the opposite direction. After seeing Silk, his mouth never shuts…he keeps gaping (Laughs).
And what about Tusshar Kapoor?
What can I say about him! We had a lovely time shooting in Hyderabad and even if he doesn’t say the same thing that I am going to say now, let me tell you I actually convinced him that the place where we were shooting (at Ramoji Film City) was the best place on the planet Earth.
I made sure that he stayed back even when he was not shooting because he is positive and wonderful person to be around besides being a fun co-star.
He has this straight-faced humour…you won’t even know when he cracked a joke when he actually has.
Initially, it seemed things will be tough because he doesn’t smile or talk too much, but now things are going on the opposite direction. After seeing Silk, his mouth never shuts…he keeps gaping (Laughs).
And what about Tusshar Kapoor?
What can I say about him! We had a lovely time shooting in Hyderabad and even if he doesn’t say the same thing that I am going to say now, let me tell you I actually convinced him that the place where we were shooting (at Ramoji Film City) was the best place on the planet Earth.
I made sure that he stayed back even when he was not shooting because he is positive and wonderful person to be around besides being a fun co-star.
He has this straight-faced humour…you won’t even know when he cracked a joke when he actually has.
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