Her son Taimur Ali Khan is the apple of the paparazzi’s eyes. Tell her that and the Tiger Mom in her wakes up. She growls that she doesn’t like too much media attention being showered on her little munchkin. Praise her for her roles and she blushes pink and diverts the praise towards the director, stating she’s nothing but putty in the hands of the maker.
She’s completed almost two decades in showbiz but still faces the day with a newbie’s enthusiasm. She’s been part of masala potboilers galore but has a healthy respect for middle-of-the-road cinema. She likes the fact that things are changing but is pragmatic enough to understand that the film industry will majorly remain a male domain for a few more years at least. But it gladdens her heart that she’s part of the change. She’s happy that even after marriage, even after pregnancy, she’s still considered hot property. She may not be the perfect size zero but she’s past caring about that, believing that sexy is a state of mind. She wants to keep pushing the envelope, keep expanding her repertoire, living life her own way without giving a damn. Excerpts from a freewheeling interview with the divalicious beauty...
Eighteen years and rocking. What does it take to be brand Kareena Kapoor Khan?
There has been no plan. Things have just happened organically. I’m a child of cinema. I’ve been watching films since the time, I opened my eyes. I belong here. Movies are my calling, something that I always wanted to do. So, everything has happened on its own. In a strange way, I’m not ambitious but extremely dedicated towards my profession.
You seem to possess a charisma that pulls the audience to the theatres...
This story is from the July 2018 edition of GLOBAL MOVIE MAGAZINE.
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I haven't done homework for my films'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.
'MY FACE IS MY GREATEST USP'
'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.
'My Life Was In Danger'
\"I received many threatening calls and letters.' 'A fatwa was issued against me.'
Everybody would say I should act like My Sister
‘Padmini and are very different people.’ Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.’
'EVERYBODY REJECTED ME'
It is only fair that being around the industry has to rub off on its children.
'I DAMAGED MY VOICE ON PURPOSE
'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.' That's how all normal humans would react, or they would stay silent.' 'Our violence is our silence. So in this world, everybody is innocent.'
'I HAVE NEVER CALLED HIM DAD, I CALL HIM HANSAL SIR'
'For them, their father is the director of Shahid, Omerta, Simran, Scam 1992 and Scoop.' 'For me, my father is the director of Jayate, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar, Chhal, Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai, three unreleased films and Woodstock Villa.' 'No one has seen these films.'
PARINEETI CHOPRA: Says actors need to be in 'cliques and camps' to get roles in Bollywood
Parineeti Chopra revealed that she lost out on several roles and opportunities as she was not present at the right place at the right time Parineeti Chopra is currently basking in the success of her recently released film 'Amar Singh Chamkila' where she essayed the role of slain singer Amarjot Kaur, wife of singer Chamkila.
THE MAN WE LOVE TO HATE IN YODHA
‘Everybody has their bit of struggles and learnings. It will only end when you stop breathing.’
'I didn't make any money through TV'
In an industry where talent shines brightly but perseverance shines brighter, Nikita Dutta’s journey from television to the silver screen is inspiring.
