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Today Kareena Kapoor is heralded as the numero uno star of Bollywood and with good reason. She's starred in some of the highest grossing films like 3 Idiots, Golmaal 3 and Bodyguard. Every filmmaker and superstar wants to repeat her. She's a top brand as far as endorsements go. She's every magazine's favourite cover girl. And it certainly doesn't hurt her to be the highest-paid actress of Bollywood.
Although fame and acclaim are fleeting, what works in Kareena's favour is that she is a genuinely gifted actress. Right from her first film, she justified her lineage with a spontaneous performance and luminous screen presence. Similarly her proficiency at dance and glamour, from Poo to Geet, is equally
well documented.
A complete natural with oodles of energy, she seldom fails to deliver under deft guidance. She's had her share of mistakes though. Kareena found her Best Actress moment with the clutter breaker, Jab We Met. Imtiaz Ali's believable take on opposites attract put Geet Dhillon on the map and Bebo hasn't slipped the ladder ever since. Moreover, she has worked with all the Khans that count and made hits, no less.
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The truth is, Kareena Kapoor genuinely doesn't have any competition. As of now, anyway. It will take Katrina Kaif more than Sheila ki jawani to get there. Everyone's tired of seeing multiple Priyanka Chopras. Vidya Balan is in a different league with her author-backed roles. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is on maternity leave. Deepika Padukone is yet to prove herself as an actress. Box office success eludes Sonam Kapoor. Others are either aspiring, retired, married or resorting to television.
Though her liaison with Saif Ali Khan was initially frowned upon, owing to her shocking split with long-time beau Shahid Kapur, eventually earned 'super couple' status. We don't know how she does it. Maybe it's her candor and willingness to openly acknowledge and respect her choices that makes her so refreshing, against the 'no comments' fraternity.
Never averse to skin-show, the astute actress noted how her most recognized work is low on glamour, 'My fans love me in a desi avatar, in a traditional salwar kameez look,' she
admits. That explains her predominantly simple yet chic salwar kameez wardrobe in Bodyguard. She's also smart enough to patch things up with an influential filmmaker like Karan Johar and bag roles in his productions.
Chammak Challo star thinks long term. While most actresses wouldn't touch a Golmaal Returns after a rousing reception in Jab We Met, Kareena knows a hit when she's offered one.
She isn't relegated to the background in the male dominating industry, but demands as much importance as the boys, if not more and gets it too.So when she asked Madhur Bhandarkar to shell out a whopping Rs 8 crore to replace Ash in Heroine, she got that too.
Kareena will unveil her Madame Tussauds wax statue in Blackpool soon and the Kapoor family is elated. “After all, it’s the first Kapoor Madame Tussauds statue. So, it’s a huge high. All the family members are upbeat about it and, in fact, have messaged me. It’s going to be a lot of fun. It’s also quite sensational to have a statue of yours,” says the actor.
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Love is to be celebrated
“Love is an emotion that needs to be celebrated. It’s not something that needs to be hidden. I am from this generation, so of course the thinking is little more modern than what it used to be. If I’m in love, it’s to be told to everyone.”
Marriage no big deal
“In Indian society, marriage is more important than love or emotion. It’s a stamp. It’s not a big deal for me. For me there is no difference between love, living-in, marriage. If you’re in love, it’s a public promise; as is marriage.”
Always wanted to be a movie star
“I just wanted to be a movie star, this glamourous famous movie star. I wanted to act in every film that was made. I still want to. I’ve just festered this dream since I’ve been.”
Knows the pitfalls and perks that come with fame
“I don’t think anything unnerves me. It was not easy at all for Karisma, or for me.Coming from the first family of bollywood I have seen it all right from my childhood. I know you are as good as your last hit I enjoy stardom but doesn’t let it go to my head. I have never thought about a role ever in my life. The minute I sit in the car after pack-up, I forget that I’ve shot all day. I completely forget that I am an actress.”
Being perceived as a fashion icon
“I’ve been lucky. Whatever I wear should be comfortable people find that relatable. I’m not over-the-top. It’s nice to be in clothes that you could wear everyday. That’s my style.”
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