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Yet again the Rajiv Gandhi Awards were hosted , which is non-filmy, yet entertaining and brings together people from various fraternities and recognizes them for their contribution towards the progress of the nation in one or the other way.
Host of celebs were either present to collect their awards or entertain the audience. The list included the hot duo Saif Ali Khan - Kareena Kapoor, Salman Khan, Lara Dutta, Yukta Mookhey, the young talent Darsheel Safary, Kiron Kher, Sudhanshu Pande, Rakhi Sawant, designer Archana Kochhar, Baichung Bhutia, Sajid Khan, VilasRao Deshmukh with son Amit and daughter-in law Aditi, Nagma, Vandana Luthra, Geeta Basra, Shankar- Ehsaan- Loy, Malkit Singh, Sunny Diwan, Vipul Shah, Vida Samadzai, Vir Sanghvi and others.
Enjoy the pictures of your favourite celebs.
The couple in love Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor doesn’t seem to leave a single opportunity to be together. This time they were seen at the special screening of Bachna Ae Haseeno at Fame. Other celebs were Tushar Kapoor, Masumi, Sonu Sood, Shilpa Saklani, Booby Darling, Gaurav Kapoor with girlfriend Narayani.
During an interview Kareena claimed about her Dream Role: "I don't have any dream role, but it will be a dream come true to work with Karishma, and share the same frame with her.I am sure it will happen one day"
In a strategic move, hi-profile celebrities and real life lovers Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan will be performing for their first solo show in Sharjah. The deal marks Kareena and Saif's venture into doing shows apart from the films and endorsements together.
Bringing Kareena and Saif together for live performance was the brainwave of Morani brothers who are going to script and direct Jashan 2008 to be held at the Sharjah Stadium in Dubai.
"Kareena has a huge fan following in Dubai. So has Saif! When the Moranis approached them to come together for a show, the first of its kind, both, Kareena and Saif were thrilled! They agreed instantly," said a source.
The only other star to join the duo for the show will be Minnisha Lamba.
The three stars will make solo entries. Besides the solo acts, Kareena and Saif will be performing together too.
Kareena said, "I am very excited because this is for the first time that Saif and I will be performing together on stage."
The news on the air that the bollywood hot couple Saif Ali Khan and his lovely girlfriend talented and sultry actress Kareena signed an advert for shampoo Head & Shoulders. Says a source, "Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are the new 'hot' couple. They've been paid a whopping amount for coming together for these two brands. They will shoot for the Head & Shoulders ad soon. Kareena is only there for a brief second in Saif's latest shampoo ad but any brand that has them both on board will eventually use them together. That's the purpose of signing hot couples together — like Jhon Abraham and Bipasha Basu, Ajay Devgan and Kajol."
'Czarina' Kareena Kapoor rules! She has topped the list of the most powerful personality of Bollywood. In a poll conducted by international magazine Verve, Kareena Kapoor bagged the highest number of votes for the most powerful celebrity. The actress finds a place of pride on the cover of the magazine's latest edition.
The power list accentuates the fact that Kareena is definitely going places. Besides films back home, Hollywood too has shown some keen interest in the actress. Sylvester Stallone has been mesmerized by the ethereal beauty on the sets of Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambaqt Ishq.
Bebo has captured the collective imagination and established herself as the biggest brand amongst female actors. Her success and awards for her performance in Jab We Met has made her the hottest property amongst the big banners and the biggest of stars.
Besides, the Czarina of Bollywood is also termed as the 'Queen of Endorsement'. Top companies and product manufacturers want Kareena to be the brand ambassador and her name is taken in the same breath as top international models.
“Do Kareena’s photo on your arm”, this was a man-to-man advice from Hollywood hunk Sylvester Stallone to ‘Chote Nawab’ Saif Ali Khan, who has already got Kareena’s name tattooed on his forearm.
Stallone has his wife Jennifer Flavin`s face tattooed on his arm and advised Saif to do the same, while having a heart-to-heart chat with the actor on the sets of Kareena-Akshay starrer ‘Kambakht Ishq’, in which he is doing a cameo role. Saif was visiting girlfriend Bebo on the sets and to his happy surprise, he discovered that he had a lot of things common with the Hollywood actor including tattoos.
Kareena admitted to the incident, saying that, “Saif met Stallone on the sets and got along like a house on fire. While Saif has my name on his forearm, Stallone has his wife Jennifer Flavin`s face tattooed on his arm. And the Hollywood actor told Saif to do the same with my photo on his arm.”
But Kareena felt that this was going too far and staunchly opposed the idea. “I told Saif, `No way`. It`s very painful and it`s enough he has my name on his forearm.”
Kareena laughed off the rumours about Saif being upset over Sylvester-Kareena kiss. She said it was ‘just a peck on the cheek’. Talking about Stallone, Kareena added, “He is a very interesting and a sexy man. He has great body, for his age. He told me that he`s heard that I am the best actress in India so I told him to watch a DVD of Jab We Met and Omkara.”
When asked whether Bebo would like to have her Saifu’s tattoo on her arm, she steered clear of the ‘tattoo’ business and said, “Saif is against tattoos on women. Even I think women shouldn`t. They should be pure and clean.” Smart move to ward off unnecessary pain, Bebo!
‘Czarina’ Kareena Kapoor tops the list of the most powerful personality of Bollywood. In a poll conducted by international magazine Verve, Kareena Kapoor bagged the highest number of votes for the most powerful celebrity. The actress finds a place of pride on the cover of the magazine’s latest edition.
Kareena Kapoor has finally improved her acting as well as her sense of style. She looked really ugly and annoying in her previous movies like Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai, Khushi, Jeena Sirf Mere Liye, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon and all those countless movies where she hammed her best. She was such an over-actor. I was really surprised when I saw her in Omkara and then Jab We Met where she acted really really well, of course not hamming even once. Surprisingly in both the movies she wasn’t caked with makeup and those huge ugly lips with purple lipstick. Looks like Kareena has finally joined Bollywood’s glam league.
It seems like Kareena Kapoor is still not done with ex beau Shahid Kapoor. After dumping him almost a year a go Bebo is making sure that Shahid is never cast opposite her. Director Imtiaz Ali who had Kareena and Shahid in his hit Jab We Met wanted to cast the lead pair again in his coming movie. Kareena expressed her discomfort working with Shahid and asked Imtiaz to replace him with someone else. Akshay Kumar was offered the role and he happily accepted
She was present quietly at the film's private screening. They say old loves die-hard. And it couldn't get any truer for Kareena Kapoor
Everyone struggling to lose weight must be wondering… How the hell kareena lose so much weight? And now being very close to size ZERO. Did Saif do any magic or kareena went on crash diet to be in slim shape?
Surprise, surprise, it wasn’t dieting or somebody’s pressure that took air off kareena. It was actually serious YOGA that helped kareena to take off that flab or whatever ;)
100 Surya Namaskars, 500 Kapal Bhattis were part of her daily routine. Now this is serious stuff, it isn’t being a star. Anyway, on the first place there was no need to lose soo much weight……unless Tashan makers or Saif had different plans. Kareena looks sexy but weird with such bonny structure. Do you like kareena minus curves?
Refugee (2000) .... Nazneen 'Naaz' Ahmed
A simple start to her career saw Kareena make a very natural debut as Naaz, a folksy young innocent all too eager to fall head over heels in love. Little did India know glamour would overwhelmingly, stunningly take over.
Asoka (2001) .... Kaurwaki
Move over Xena, this is how a Warrior Princess should really look. With arresting eye-makeup and more spunk wrapped around her than actual cloth, Kareena's Kaurwaki is the stuff of dreams.
Mujse Dosti Karoge (2002) .... Tina Kapoor
It was complete comfort-zone, this film. Bebo played the sporty and urban young Tina and seemed completely in character, right down to her sneakers.
Chameli (2003) .... Chameli
Bollywood often reduces women of the night to caricature, but this fabulist film about a night in the life of a streetwalker saw Kareena at her gaudiest -- while also looking utterly irresistible. It's a stretch but she sure pulled it off.
The role called for minimal make-up and absolute naturalism, but Kareena was playing a club-savvy urban girl, and her oft-wet locks worked really well for us, as did her white tees and jeans.
Yuva (2004) .... Neha Verma
A riveting blend of social message and entertainment is what "Yuva" was all about and Kareena opted for a without-makeup college going bubbly girl image.
Vivek Oberoi and Kareena look good together and attracted lots of appreciation among teenage lovers.
Kyon Ki... (2005) .... Dr. Tanvi Khurana
If real-life medicos looked anywhere near this hot, clinics would be the town's most-happening places. Kareena opted for -- by her extreme standards -- an understated look this time around.
36 China Town (2006) .... Priya
Upen Patel might have gotten the hit Himesh Reshammiya A-A-Aashiqui song but Bebo looked unbelievably voluptuous throughout this ridiculous film.
Jab We Met (2007) .... Geet Dhillon
The spunky thing wore her Lucknow churidars with T-shirts and carried off everything, from Bollywood to bohemian, with casual ease -- and full-on college gal flair -- in her best performance yet.
Tashan (2008) .... Pooja Singh
The pants are hot, the skirts are super-short, and nothing quite spells out the best thing about summer like Bebo's Tashan wardrobe. Talk about sizzling.
King Khan has left no stone unturned in promoting his show KYA AAP PAANCHVI PAAS SE TEZ HAIN. Either through music album or through other celebs.
Recently the hot and happening couple of Bollywood Saif-Kareena shot for KYA AAP PAANCHVI PAAS SE TEZ HAIN. It is heard that the star couple will appear in the show and whatever amount they win will be donated for a charity of their choice. The date of telecast is not yet finalized.
Earlier also Kareena had featured in SRK hosted 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' along with Priyanka Chopra. While Saif had featured in Big B hosted KBC with bubbly Preity Zinta.
Let's wait and watch if the couple is smarter than a 5th grader.
Let's just say it's a trifle complicated.
Kareena Kapoor's granduncle Shammi Kapoor was married to Geeta Bali, whose niece Yogeeta Bali was married to Mithun. It isn't often that we delve into the family tree of filmdom's all-encompassing Kapoor khandaan, but right now we're most amused by the thought of Kareena and Mimoh turning out to be cousins -- no matter how distant.
Another amusing fact is that Yogeeta left Kishore Kumar -- she was his third wife -- for Mithun, and had four children with the Bengali actor. This was a fact that rankled with the legendary singer, who refused to sing for Mithun's movies, leading to a music director being forced to do most of the singing: a certain man named Bappi Lahiri.
And the rest, as they say, is history.
Do you guys think that Paris Hilton and Kareena Kapoor look alike?
What are your thoughts on that??
Even after she's achieved the perfect body, Kareena Kapoor continues to be obsessed with losing weight, now keeping to a diet of cabbage, apple.
A source confirms, "She has been eating things like cabbage and apple. They fill you up but give you zero calories. She has not been eating healthy food at all especially since she knew that she had to wear a bikini in Tashan."
Her trainer Payal Gidwani adds, "She had to cut down on her favourite Chinese and Thai food, as it was not good for her workouts. At the same time, Kareena could eat plenty of curd and fruits, which is her own healthy concoction." But she added that Kareena was eating regularly and was healthy.
However our source has another story to say. "It's been liquids for her. Also a lot of other food that are diuretics that won't give her any body mass but keep her energy high. It's no wonder then that she's been constantly fainting when she's had to film for long hours."
On an average one medium sized apple has 72 calories and 0.2g fat and one cup chopped cabbage has 22 calories and 0.1 gm fat. So if we assume that she eats three apples and three cups of cabbage her total calorific intake is 282 calories and 0.9gm. Normally an individual with an active lifestyle like hers has recently been with constant filming across the world she would be advised to follow a diet of a minimum of 1800 calories per day.
Another friend of the popular actress reveals that the actress' obsession with her figure is now beginning to worry her friends and family. "Her mum has been trying to explain to her to stop this
diet now and eat properly. But she just won't listen. She is obsessed about her diet. And it's worrying her close ones. Even Saif who is fond of good food and different cuisines is having a hard time getting through to her," says the friend.
And while Kareena has vehemently denied being anorexic, her extremely thin frame and her weight - 48 kgs - aren't helping matters!
“She is so very beautiul, awesome to look at. She reminds me of crystal, so pristine and clear.”
-Shah Rukh Khan
“Her confidence and inherent 'coolness' enables Kareena to look stunning in whatever she wears.”
-Manish Malhotra
“I think we are much cooler. We are Saif and Kareena of the world, not the Brad and Angelina of India.”
-Saif Ali Khan
“It doesn't matter whether it's for one shot or a whole film, it's always a pleasure to work with Kareena. I'm extremely fond of her.”
-Akshaye Khanna
“Kareena is really lovely! Very warm and and friendly. Thank God she was there! We were working under really hard conditions. She made it so much easier.”
-Konkona Sen
“Kareena and I shared a very good chemistry on screen and it has always been fun working with her. I hope we create the same magic we did earlier.”
-Hrithik
Kareena is a very nice, sensitive and genuine girl."
-Esha Deol
"Bebo and I are an example of the fact that two actresses can be friends"
-Amrita Arora
"At her age she has the maturity to carry off difficult roles. I loved her in Chameli."
-Sushmita Sen
I think Kareena is one of the most beautiful and stunning-looking actresses in Bollywood"
-Anil Kapoor
"She is now more into her work, health and the film's scripts. I get along very well with her and enjoy her company"
-Anil Kapoor
Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor at the Mumbai airport.
Kareena and Saif at Mumbai airport returning from the Zee Cine Awards in London.
“It was a must for Kareena to do 50 Surya Namaskars in one session. Sometimes, she would do 100 with variations,” says Payal. She further adds, “She had to hold a posture for 25-30 seconds and do repetitions depending on her endurance, energy and stamina levels.”
“She is extremely sincere, dedicated, disciplined and focused. That is why she is so successful today,” says Payal, in praise of the actress.
It is a well-known fact that Kareena is a complete foodie with Chinese being her favourite cuisine. “She had to cut down on her favourite Chinese and Thai food, as it was not good for her workouts. At the same time, Kareena could eat plenty of curd and fruits, which is her own healthy concoction,” she reveals.
To make sure that Kareena did not skip her workouts, Payal or her colleagues accompanied her to her shoots. “Kareena does not skip her workouts understand any circumstances. The sessions range from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on her energy levels. We start with a warm up, followed by Surya Namaskar and then focus on any two body parts. The cool down includes meditation and Pranayam,” adds the trainer.
Talking about Kareena’s favourite exercises, she says, “Kareena loves to do leg and posture exercises, you can make her do multiple sets, but she hates abdomen and upper body exercises.”
Ms. Gidwani reveals the postures that made Kareena super slim.
Abs – Naukasana
"Nauka" means "boat" in Sanskrit. It basically involves lying flat out on your abdomen and raising your hands and legs. The final position of this asana resembles a boat. Hence the name.
Arms- Parvatsana
Parvata means mountain. In this posture, the body is stretched to look like a mountain peak, and hence the name, parvatasana.
Back- Bhujangasana
In Sanskrit Bhujanga means Cobra. The final position of this Asana resembles the hooded snake. Bhujangasana, is rudimentary not only for the spine but for movement as an integrated whole. Bhujangasana is an essential pose for developing the strength and flexibility of the entire back, while toning the legs and buttocks, increasing circulation, and assisting in kidney function.
Legs - Warrior Pose or Virabhadra
This pose is named after the mythic warrior-sage, Virabhadra. This challenging pose strengthens the entire body while improving mental capacity and self control. It builds, shapes and tones the entire lower body. It tones the abdominal section and helps to prevent, reduce and eliminate back pain. The entire upper body -front and back- is worked and doing this pose increases the capacity of the respiratory system
Cooling Down:
Danurasana
In Sanskrit, ‘Dhanus’ connotes ‘bow’. Thus, Dhanurasana refers to that yogic exercise where your body will resemble a tightly drawn bow. Your trunk and thighs will be akin to the bent portion of the bow while your lower legs and the stretched arms will resemble the firm bowstring.
Paschimottasana
Literally translated as "intense stretch of the west," Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind. Paschima means west, and Uttana means to stretch. Stretching both the legs straight on the ground and holding with arms the two big toes one should stay (in this position) with" one’s forehead placed on one’s knee.
Anuloma Viloma Pranayam.
Simply translated, Anuloma- Viloma means breathing through alternate nostrils, one after another, not simultaneously. It is also sometimes referred to as the Nadi Shodaka pranayama, that which manipulates the flow of energy in the body channels and brings about a balance of both stimulation and relaxation.
Payal’s other clients include Rani Mukerji and Zoa Maurani. Saif and Kareena want the best for each other and share everything, so it is not surprise that Payal has started training Saif as well.
So, is this a mere controversy cooking up or Kareena Kapoor’s jealousy taking a toll on her ethics and values? It is known fact that Saif Ali Khan was hitting big time on Bips before she shoved him away and Kareena became his apple of the eye during the shooting of Tashan.
From Race to Tashan, Saif didn’t have a long journey to travel, but the ladies in question have been said to be on not-so-friendly terms ever since.
Kareena Kapoor, who has always had a dislike for John Abraham and Bipasha Basu alike, has a new reason to dissapprove of Bips. After a lot of rumours about Bips and Saif, it was heard that Kareena went of record to call Bipasha Basu a ‘kaali billi’ which is black cat in Hindi.
Despite all the rumours pointing at an ill-mannered Bebo, she has been all but agreeing to them. Kareena Kapoor has reportedly rubbished any rumours of her calling Bipasha with that name.
Now, we’ ll have to wait and see, where this cat fight is headed.
apperantly once earlier also, on the sets of ajnabee(bipasha debut movie)kareena called her kaala chuuha.......why bips not reacting???? (like shilpa)
its surely racial !!!
Bebo’s known for her straightforward attitude. Just as she made no bones about in letting the world know about her link-up and a subsequent break-up with Shahid four years on, this sexy diva has been equally public about her relationship with beau Saif Ali Khan.
And while the news of this couple’s clandestine marriage had already created a furore, Bebo’s finally out with the big news. “Oh, all that was just a rumour. Why would I hide if I had gotten married? That would be the day for me. Only I know how I’m looking forward to it.” All right, so any plans of tying the knot soon? “Yes, that’s going to be very soon. Initially, we had thought of giving our relationship some time before we got married. But now I don’t think either of us can wait any longer. So may be, post the release of Tashan this month, you all can see us wedded.”
Uhhh...While we are still gasping for breath at this break of this news, she continues, “And that’s the reason Tashan will always be close to my heart. It was on the sets of Tashan that we came closer and that was when Saif took me out for a candlelit dinner and proposed to me. By then I was too much in love with him to have said no.”
But ask her would it be right to marry while at the peak of her career, “Why not? I didn’t say I’d stop working after marriage. Today I’ve already reached the Rs 3.5 crore package and I hope to work and earn more in the coming years. In fact I already have some big projects in hand which are slated to release by the year end.”
With shahid...old pic at launch of 36 china town
While Kareena Kapoor is looking stunning these days, she seems to be taking the 'living on love and fresh air' bit a tad too seriously. According to a source, the actress who sports a bikini in Tashan, her next big film, was so intent on looking ab-solutely perfect in the two-piece swimsuit that she didn't eat for some days before the sequence was shot in Greece.
But the gruelling shooting schedule and an orange juice-only diet look its toll and the actress collapsed on the sets sparking health concern, says the unit member who was on location but who does not wish to be identified.
Kareena who is at present holidaying in London with boyfriend Saif was not available for comment but our source says the actress brushed aside the minor health scare and resumed shooting within hours.
Recently even Shah Rukh Khan found himself dehydrated while shooting for the 'Dard-e-disco' song in Om Shanti Om because he did not want even an ounce of extra weight to mar his six-pack ab.
Kareena who has whittled down to less than 48 kgs and Scarlett 'O Haraesque proportions with a 23-inch waist, has raised concern about anorexia, but the actress insists that she is healthy and has credited Yoga and balanced eating to her weight-loss.
Meanwhile Saif Ali Khan may be prodding her to eat better and put on some weight, but one guy who is happy with her new figure is Tashan producer Aditya Chopra who texted her complimenting her on her stunning look in the film and especially the bikini sequence. 'You look like a goddess,' Chopra is said to have messaged Kareena while she was in Greece.
From Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu in Dhoom to Kareena Kapoor in Tashan, Chopra obviously likes a slim-fit for all his leading ladies.
In terms of cool quotient, Saif Ali Khan has already declared that he and lady love Kareena Kapoor are a notch higher than Hollywood’s cool couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Now Kareena has gone a step further and announced that she wants to look like England soccer star David Beckham’s wife, Victoria, purely in terms of Posh’s ultra-thin look and style.
Kareena, who has lately shed several kilos through a power yoga diet, is looking gorgeous. But Bollywood’s No 1 actress is now aiming for the international look, a package that includes a chiselled face and ultra thin body to give her an almost waif-like appearance. British supermodel Kate Moss shares this look with Posh Beckham.
Kareena’s dream body ambition apparently stems from several new high-end endorsements that have come her way, including two which are international. A friend of the actress said, "Kareena wants to acquire a Posh-like figure. She is fascinated by Posh and wants to be a fashion diva like her."
To acquire this, Kareena has got onto the Swastik diet a diet of no meat, no carbs and no dairy products. Instead, she is into steamed foods and mostly vegetarian food. That, and her power yoga workouts. The actress’ sister Karisma Kapoor, who was once envied for her awesome figure, was overheard telling a friend, "Bebo never looked so gorgeous. Right now she is fitter than me. How I wish I could get into those size zero dresses that she fits into so easily, but being a mother obviously I can’t follow her diet religiously." The day is not far, indeed, when Moss and Posh will have competition from India.
Saif speak….straight from the heart.
Why are you frowning so much in public these days?
Am I? If you're talking about the promos of Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic that's a frowning role.
Is it because of the prying eyes?
No. One should get comfortable with the public attention. I'll make an effort to look happier. I am happy. I've so much to look forward to. I'm doing so well professionally. I've a great personal life. I guess I'm just a frowning guy.I must stop that.
You're moody, that's all.
I guess I am. I can't help it.
You're leaving to shoot for your first home production?
Yes, I leave for London now. It's a love story and I'm proud to be producing it. It's very original, a little too original.
You mean it's bold?
Bold and beautiful. We shoot in London, San Francisco and Delhi. My partner Dinesh Vijan chose the locations.
You do want to spend as much time with Kareena as possible?
Obviously. Look, she's shooting in Australia and I had two months off. So obviously I'd go to visit her.Or if she's doing an event in Andheri and I can join her, I will. I know people will talk about it. I don't care.
Every relationship goes through a period of consolidation. We've been together for nine months. We both know how much we mean to each other.
Broken by the failure of Tashan?
Not at all. I liked the script. The role didn't end up the way I thought it would. It was edited quite a lot. As Aditya Chopra explained to me it was for the betterment of the film. But yeah, it was a disappointment. I won't pretend about that.
Race was a hit. But it was a terrible film.
Who cares what you think about it ? (laughs uproariously). It ran, and I was frowning throughout. A super-hit, that's nice. I enjoyed the wheel-dealer plot.
But James Hadley Chase came and went 20 years ago.
He's still a cool dude. I stand by Race. I stand by Tashan too. The director Victor, Akshay, Kareena and I shared a vision. It went wrong. The role was edited. Adi and I spoke about it. He said it was for the betterment of the narration.
Were you convinced?
Well….it has taken me a long time to get to the position of the main lead. And the man responsible for this in many ways is Adi Chopra who gave me Hum Tum and Salaam Namaste. I've always trusted Adi's judgement.
But Akshay Kumar had all the punchy dialogues.
You win some lose you lose some. I knew he had a stronger part. Our roles turned out different from what it was expected to. I really believed in the idea, and we all stood by it. Now let's see. It was great fun making the film and something really positive came out of it.
What's that?
I met Kareena during Tashan.That's enough for me.
You seem to be inaccessible to a lot of producers who want to sign you.
When I started out producers didn't understand the way I worked, and vice versa. A regular filmy set-up wasn't suited to me, not because of any snobbery but because I'm not at good improviser.
I needed my script and lines so I could work on them. For so long I was comfortable in my kind of world …you know, Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum…. I was a little wary of the more old-school directors.
I decided to venture out and try a cinema I thought I wouldn't be comfortable with. I worked with Abbas-Mastan. Today I'm open to working with anyone.
But you are still very picky?
Yes. Because no matter how many films you do you can't have more than 3-4 releases a year. So why do any more?
Why did you opt out of Farhan Akhtar's Voice From The Sky?
The dates and the finances weren't making sense. It's a great story. It's really sad that it didn't work out.
We are talking about Kareena Kapoor, who performed as the Goddess of Bollywood, at the IIFA awards in Bangkok. And of course also bagged the best actress award for her power house performance in Jab We Met.
The actress has bagged the maximum number of awards this year for Jab We Met and of course, she is obviously excited about the superb reactions to her live performance that showed her making a grand entrance on a huge lotus and her Best Actress Award..
Kareena performed on three main songs apart from Dil hara and Chaliya from Tashan. "My act ended with Mauja hi mauja from Jab We Met, " says Kareena smiling.
Kareena adds, "Manish designed some very colourful outfits. The entire act, I was told, came across as very sexy and glamorous."
Praising Manish, Kareena says, "He has worked very hard on my costumes. He sat with the organizers, Wizcraft, and meticulously worked a theme and costume for every song."
Kareena also credits Shiamak Davar for her creative act. "Shiamak, who has created the act has come up with a different colour and for every theme", exclaims Bebo.
Kareena has no regrets about Tashan bombing at the box-office. She says, "My performance has been appreciated.
In fact my look and style has started a trend of sorts and I am happy about that." And how does she feel about being the best actress of this year? "On top of the world, " beams Bebo.
Meanwhile doomsayers have been busy writing and rewriting the obituary her romance with Chhote nawab who has been breathing down her neck for quite some time.
Something similar happened at IIFA too, when Saif flew down from London to spend a few hours with Kareena and to see her perform on stage at the IIFA weekend. But alongside love there was jhagda as well. Tabloids are splashed with stories of how Saif had a fight with Kareena over her revealing dress at the event and how he cut short his visit and left back for London in a huff.
But another version of the story says the tiff was not over Kareena’s dress but over Kareena’s insistence on Saif to stay back longer. Kareena was apparently enjoying her stint at IIFA and wanted to share more time with Saif, who unfortunately had to return to London.
Whatever the reason for tiff, the jhagda was soon over and Bebo was spotted walking with Saif to the car and giving him a loving hug before he left for airport.
Saif Ali Khan had not arrived yet to attend the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards gala here, and girlfriend Kareena Kapoor was found having a gala time riding an auto rickshaw with good friend Tusshar Kapoor.
Kareena and Tusshar, who were together in the 2001 film 'Mujhe Kuch Kehna Hai', seemed to be having a blast with two other friends.
The actress, dressed casually in a T-shirt and jeans, had pulled her hair back and tied it in a bun. She was probably in a mood for some adventure and it seemed as though she had returned from her rehearsals.
Kareena gave a scintillating performance on songs from her films 'Jab We Met' and 'Tashan' on the final day of the IIFA awards Sunday. She also won the best actress awards for her performance in 'Jab We Met'.
Saif did not arrive when the event got off on Friday. He made a surprise entry Sunday at the green carpet of the finale for Kareena.
The IIFA, in its ninth edition, aims to promote brand Bollywood beyond Indian shores. It has travelled across three continents and eight countries since its inception in 2000. Last year it was held in Yorkshire.
The gossip mills are working overtime when it comes to the IT couple of Bollywood - Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. Every second day too much newsprint is being devoted to incorrect stories on them. Obviously, it is uncalled for and it has reached a stage where both of them are upset about this. Recently, there were reports on Saif and Kareena having a spat at a recent awards function. According to one report, the fight was over Kareena's 'revealing' costumes. According to another, the fight was over Saif leaving the function early. A source close to both the actors reveals, “This is getting extremely out of hand and upsetting. No one bothers to clarify anything with him or her and choose to write whatever they want to. It is about time Bebo and Saif spoke up and put a stop to it.”
Apparently, the truth is the exact opposite. For all those predicting trouble in paradise, here's the news. The couple's very much together and happy as ever. In fact, Saif flew all the way from London where he was shooting for his production, Illuminati Films' first venture directed by Imtiaz Ali. A source close to the actor spills the beans, “Saif actually took a twelve hour flight just to spend three hours with Kareena at this recent award function. Apparently, he had planned this as a surprise for her. Bebo was caught unawares when he landed up and she couldn't stop smiling. In fact, he came all the way just to cheer for her performance and to clap for her because she received the Best Actress for Jab We Met. He's extremely proud of her and is very supportive of her work. In fact, all this nonsense about him being upset about a revealing outfit at the awards is rubbish. Manish Malhotra who has been designing for her for a long time has done the outfit and he was very much aware of what she was wearing. And c'mon, she has worn a bikini in Tashan, so what's the big deal over an outfit?"
Kareena when contacted, true to fiery image, takes matters into hand and clarifies. Says Kareena, "Enough is enough. Why don't people check facts before writing? These stories are absolutely ridiculous and baseless. In fact, Saif came all the way to surprise me and I've never been happier."
So all you rumor-mongers out there, you have heard it from the girl. Get over this.
"I've five film in various stages of production. Then I've nine endorsements for which I've to shoot ads round the year.
Plus I've all these stage shows that require rehearsals. I can't seem to find the time to do anything properly," she laments from Melbourne where she's shooting for Salman Khan's Main Aur Mrs Khanna.
She has in fact agreed to perform at IIFA in June and is rehearsing as she has never done. "I'm performing a medley of my songs from Jab We Met and Tashan. Gone are the days when I'd go on stage with just a little practice. Now I want to be my best in every stage performance."
But where's the time! "Here, at Melbourne I'm rehearsing for IIFA at nights and shooting in the day time. Am I over-worked? I'm exhausted. But what choice do I have? I've decided to take my live performances as seriously as my movies and endorsement,"she says.
She's currently Melbourne and will next move to Los Angeles for a long 40-day spell of shooting for Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambhakt Ishq
"I'll be away from home for more than three months at a stretch. I miss home. I miss my family. I've never been so much out of Mumbai. I'll finish shooting here, then head to perform at the IIFA.
In fact I'm working so hard I hardly get sleep. I'm shooting in the day time and I'm rehearsing during the night.I feel like a I haven't slept for ages."
She'll join Saif in London for a week in London from June 20. Saif will be shooting in the city for his first home production to be directed by Imtiaz Ali. Yup, the same film that Deepika Padukone is doing instead of Kareena.
And Deepika is seeing Kareena's star-cousin Ranbir. "I'm so happy for them. I hope they'll be happy together. It feels so nice to have another Kapoor from my generation doing so well.
He was fantastic in Saawariya. He's here's to stay. I feel a sense of pride and belonging for him.The Kapoors and Khans are rocking the industry."
No hard feelings about not being in Saif's first home production?
"None at all," Bebo laughs. "I joked at the Stardust awards about not being in Saif's first production and everyone took it seriously.
Honestly I enjoy meeting him outside Mumbai. At least we can have some privacy. At home me and Saif can't even go out for dinner without people staring at us, constantly judging our behaviour..."
Denying tabloid reports of differences with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor says she is madly in love with Saif and will marry him in three years.
"Marriage will happen for sure.. but after three years," Kareena told HT in an interview.
Reacting to recent tabloid reports, attributed to her friends, that she was finding Saif's unceasing attention oppressive, Kareena said, "That's so unfair, really. I'm doing five films.. he believes in doing one at a time. So, we try to grab as much time as we can get together."
"He keeps showering me with presents.. the best was a holiday in Maldives," she added.
Asked if Saif had given her any diamonds, Kareena responded, "Woh bhi diya hai.. clothes.. small trips.. but the most expensive thing that he has given me.. is his time."
And what gifts had she given him?
"Myself," the ever so modest Kareena responded.
Kareena will be next seen in Milenge Milenge directed by Satish Kaushik with co-stars Shahid Kapoor, Aarti Chhabria and Satish Shah.
Her forthcoming films include:
Main Aur Mrs Khannadirected by Prem Soni with co-stars Salman Khan.
Golmaal Returns directed by Rohit Shetty with co-stars Shreyas Talpade, Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Celina Jaitley, Amrita Arora and Jai Walia.
Billoo Barber directed by Priyadarshan with co-stars Shah Rukh Khan, Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta.
Agent Vinod directed by Sriram Raghavan with co-stars Saif Ali Khan.
Three Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hirani with co-stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, Madhavan and Boman Irani.
Kambakth Ishqdirected by Sabir Khan with co-stars Akshay Kumar and Amrita Arora.
Now, this is some shocker coming out of Kareena. For her to admire her sister's ...you know is admirable.
here is an excerpt from her interview with mid-day
As far as conducting one's career goes, Kareena's role model is Aishwarya Rai. "I love the way she carries herself and the roles she's choosing after marriage. I'd like to follow that pattern when I get married."
But that's a long way off. For the moment, Kareena is just happy being with Saif. "He may appear to be very volatile and indecisive, just like me. But actually, he takes all the right decisions on my behalf. He's totally into his books while I love films. I keep him clued in to what's happening in the industry."
Post the huge critical and commercial success of 'Jab We Met', Kareena Kapoor's career has accelerated into top drive.
The success of 'Jab We Met' was preceded by the critical acclaim of her superlative and award winning performance in 'Omkara' which had the critics raving that based on her acting abilities alone.
Kareena had all the potential to reach the top actress slot in Bollywood.
And post the success of 'Jab We Met', Kareena Kapoor has become the highest paid actress in Bollywood.
Kareena eclipses the next generation of actress when it comes to the diversity in her choices, right from big budget fare with A- list directors to imaginative projects, she has literally done it all. She is the perfect mix of performance and glamour.
And with her slew of her forthcoming films like 'Tashan' will Yashraj, ‘Agent Vinod’, ‘Golmaal Returns’, ‘Kambakth Ishq’, a film with John Abraham and a film with Karan Johar, Kareena is the undisputed claimant for the mantle of number 1 actress in Bollywood.
Besides her film which will consolidate that position, Brand Kareena, like SRK and Big B, is also known as the 'Endorsement Queen' in endorsement bandwagon.
Kareena’s high profile endorsement brands consist of Globus, ICI Paints, Head & Shoulders, Boro plus cream, Citizen Watch etc.
She is indisputably the most glamorous fashion icon with her magnetic personality. Viewers fall in love with her instantly, since she is spontaneous, camera friendly and a natural performer.
Kareena has always experimented with roles and her risks, hard work and perseverance has paid off. Be it a Refugee, a ‘K3G’, an ‘Omkara’, ‘Dev’, ‘Aitraaz’, ‘Hulchul’, ‘Chameli’, it's not hard to be astonished by her intensity and range.
And justifiably, with the award season in Bollywood, Kareena has already bagged the Star Screen Best Actress Award for her performance in 'Jab We Met'.
And if the first award of the year is any indication, seems like Kareena will dominate all the award functions for the best actress category this year.
She seems to have left competition behind with her spontaneity and uninhibited performance in 'Jab We Met' which is inching towards being a cult classic Well truly, she has earned the well deserved top slot!!
I do not know if you guys have previously seen these ads of Delux with Kareena as a spokesperson. I found it kind of weird that Kareena out of all the people is the face of Delux...
During the filming of Firoz Nadiadwala’s Fool And Final, Shahid managed to escape a very dangerous situation. Shahid was shooting a stunt that required him to be harnessed and the pulley holding him up snapped. Here’s what a source on site had said:
It was a song sequence. There were 16 mounted pulleys and 120 men pulling up many dancers, including Shahid. Never before in the history of Indian cinema has such a dangerous and exciting dance sequence been picturised. While shooting, the left wire of Shahid’s pulley suddenly snapped. Luckily, he was not dreaming. He is very active and agile and immediately held on to the right wire of the pulley to balance himself.
Shahid also has very big fear of heights, the source explains:
The cloth had been hung so that Shahid would not feel the great height he was coming down from. Shahid has a vertigo problem and is scared of heights – just like Aamir Khan.When the cloth snapped, I almost fainted. There was a pulley holding Shahid from the top, and there was also a safety net below. I wondered how he would manage. Lekin ho gaya.
Kareena was on the phone with him the whole time and she was in tears and very scared for Shahid:
She was very scared and Ahmed kept assuring her that nothing would happen. To compound her tension, Shahid did not speak to her until the shot was okayed.
This is all after a previous stunt had already gone wrong. We’re glad to know everything turned out okay and that everyone is safe. Here to read the full story.
Kareena Kapoor gave Ahmed Khan, the choreographer turned director, a Rs 2.5 lakh Breitling wrist watch for illuminating the talent’s of her boyfriend. Kareen was very impressed with the way he was portrayed in the upcoming film Fool And Final. Ahmed had this to say:
It was a pleasant surprise for me. I am extremely fond of branded watches and I already had the same model which Kareena has gifted me. But I appreciate the gesture that she bought me something which I like. Probably, Shahid had told Kareena that I collect watches. Kareena wanted to watch the film before they leave because they will be busy shooting for a couple of projects, when the film will hit the theaters. So I asked the producer Firoz Nadiadwala to organize a private screening of the film for the two of them.
Kareena seems to be quite the big tipper — guess it comes as reward for withstanding the attitude she’s always giving.
She looks amazing and what a presence she has. Cant figure out what is it exactly but this babe has amazing presence.
Did you know that Kareena and Amirta Arora are best friends. They spend a lot of time together. They even spent 5 days shopping and doing girlie things in London last year.
Who says Bollywood heroines cant stand each other. here is what Kareena has to say about Amrita “I really like that girl. She's fun, easygoing, hassle free and honest... just like me. Our friendship cannot be measured against other filmy friendships.”
She looks lovely.
Remember reading somewhere about how she's playing a supermodel and a surgeon. I'm not sure how that works - I would've thought being a surgeon was a full-time job?!
She looks really good in this movie! Infact I think she looks the best in this movie so far....I love her shades in the last still!
Kareena arrives in Ahemdabad to promote Kal Kisne Dekha...........
All those who rejoiced over Kareena's sizzling Arabic performance were in for a sore disappointment when Bebo decided to give IIFA a royal ignore over beau Saif. Now we hear that the bootylicious babe apparently backed out of IIFA because of the Bachchans. Initially, she was all geared up to be a part of the event, but as soon as she realized that she wasn't being given as much importance as the Bachchans, she opted out.
It seems Kareena wanted to open and close the event with her performance, but the organizers wanted the Bachchans to perform at least once, since Big B is the brand ambassador of the event. Kareena was also upset about the fact that she didn't get nominated for the best actress category for her ultra-glam character in Yash Raj's TASHAN.
Well, Bebo winning a nomination for a dud like TASHAN seems tough, but over-powering Bachchans at IIFA is far more impossible!
Kareena Kapoor, the beautiful lass of bollywood who played a super model in just released mega budget flick Kambakkht Ishq opposite Akshay Kumar, has blasted producer Pritish Nandy for terming her work in the film as ‘joke’.
The sexy bombshell of bollywood went on to slam Pritish Nandy by saying that he seems to have too much time to comment on blogs and through other medium about others, rather than concentrating on his own work. The furious bollywood babe even advised the veteran producer to be more focused on his production activities and not interfere in other people’s lives.
Kareena Kapoor gave her own example of being focused on her work so much so that she did not have time to even check her e-mails, leave alone blogging like Pritish Nandy.
Kareena Kapoor slamming of Pritish Nandy came after the producer had commented on his twitter account that Bebo looked a ‘joke’ in Sajid Nadiadwala’s big budget movie ‘Kambakht Ishq’, and if anyone wanted to see her in a stunningly beautiful avatar, he should watch her in ‘Chameli’.
It may be recalled that Kareena Kapoor had played the part of a prostitute in ‘Chameli’, which was produced by Pritish Nandy in 2003 through his production company Pritish Nandy Communications. The arty flick had been directed by Sudhir Mishra, while Rahul Bose played the lead character in the film. Kareena had also received critical acclaim for her role.
But that was then. Kareena Kapoor has moved on in her bollywood career and does not hesitate in slamming the veteran producer, if he says anything against her. So what if Pritish Nandy gave her a path- breaking role in his film so early in her career.
Sources say that Kareena Kapoor is pained at the attitude of knowledgeable people like Pritish Nandy, who fail to realize that even if it was a fun role in ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ for her, Kareena had to work very hard to enact it on the celluloid. There was no less effort from the actress than she had done for ‘Chameli’.
The grapevine also has it that Kareena Kapoor feels that she and her film ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ was being unfairly targeted by some groups in bollywood, who wanted the film to bomb at the box office. It was clear when they attacked the film even without waiting for the audience reaction to come out after the weekend, and this explains Kareena Kapoor’s belligerence towards defending herself and ‘Kambakkht Ishq’.
However, fortunately for Kareena Kapoor and ‘Kambakkht Ishq’, the latest figures released by Eros show that the film grossed above Rs 100 crore in the first week itself. Of these, Rs 70 crore has come from the domestic circuit and Rs 21 crore from overseas. Rs 10 crore came from music and digital rights.
Considering the fact that the cost of this Akshay Kumar-Kareena Kapoor starrer was around Rs 62 crores, it has already covered its price and earned profit for its producers. Even, Akshay Kumar should be heaving a sigh of relief after his two flops—‘Chandni Chowk To China’, and ‘Tasveer’ at the box office.
Though Kareena may somehow feel relieved after ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ has been declared a hit, she is in no mood to tie the knot yet. Though Saif Ali Khan’s mother Sharmila Tagore wants it to happen soon, the gorgeous babe wants to enjoy her single status for at least two more years
They were in Goa.
Her recent release Kambakkht Ishq has seen the best opening of 2009 so far. But Kareena Kapoor wants boyfriend Saif Ali Khans Love Aaj Kal to even surpass her films record and enjoy phenomenal success at the box office.
I really want Love Aaj Kal to break all box-office records. Yes, Kambakkht Ishq is my film but then so is Love Aaj Kal. For both Saif and me Love Aaj Kal is a not just a prestigious project but also something which is very close to our hearts, Kareena told IANS.
Releasing Friday, Love Aaj Kal is Saifs first production venture. Tell her that expectations are huge from the movie as well as Saif and she nods in agreement.
Yes, Im aware about the huge expectations and I also know that Love Aaj Kal has turned out to be a lovely film. The good part is that the film has generated all around positive vibes and everyone expects good things from the film, she said.
With Saif playing two characters - Jai Vardhan Singh and Veer Singh (the younger version of Rishi Kapoor) - Love Aaj Kal touches upon the universal essence of love.
According to director Imtiaz Ali, the process of relationship might be different in different eras, but the experience of being in love remains the same.
Another factor that makes Love Aaj Kal a special film for Kareena is the fact that it has Imtiaz at the driving seat.
I have worked with Imtiaz in Jab We Met and ever since then we all expect so much from him. He has great sensibilities of a storyteller and cant set a foot wrong. I really hope and pray that Love Aaj Kal manages to strike a chord with audiences in the same way as Jab We Met, she said.
Remembering her stint in Jab We Met, Kareena agrees that it was an extraordinary experience.
To play a character like Geet (her screen name in Jab We Met) doesnt happen all the time; it just happens. When you begin working on a film, you of course know about the story and your character. However, no one knows how audiences would eventually react to it. Geet did strike a chord with the audiences and became a household name, she said.
One expects something similar from Love Aaj Kal as well that also stars Deepika Padukone. Apart from them, Rishi Kapoor and Rahul Khanna will also be seen in pivotal roles with Neetu Singh in a guest appearance.
Lucky kareena?
Three Idiots with Aamir Khan
Kurbaan with Saif ali khan
Main Aur Mrs. Khanna with Salman Khan
Marjaani song with Shahrukh khan
The pictures are not that great but anyways looks like this is going to be a fun episode.
Kareena kapoor in a roberto cavalli top.Imran khan and his Tie look needs to go right now.
Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor made their bollywood debut in the movie Refugee but after that Kapoors and Bachchans had gone through bitter experiences with Karisma and Abhisheks wedding being called off. Kareena and Abhishek too fell apart following this regrettable split.
Kareena Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Raju Hirani on the sets of 3 Idiots.
In the year 2006 when Shahid and Kareena were still dating, we saw them on the ramp walk for Manish malhotra.
Flash forward, year 2009, here we are Kareena walks the ramp for Manish malhotra with her boyfriend Saif ali khan, albeit the same pose.
Both the ladies featured as cover girls for the Issue of 50 Most Beautiful People. Aishwarya on Filmfare, and Kareena on Hi Blitz. While it is no shock to see Kareena on a cover everyother week, It was refreshing to see Aishwarya on Filmfare after a long time.
Comparisons are to be made between Yash raj's New york and Karan Johar'a Kurbaan.Kurbaan any day takes the cake for the better movie, performances, screenplay. Coming to the female protagonists - Who do you think played their role better?
Kareena as avantika in Kurbaan or Katrina kaif as Maya in new york?
Both actresses are wearing Lovely yellowish sarees in their next movies. Kareena in 3 idiots first time will be seen opposite Aamir khan. Katrina in De Dhan Dan repeatg jodi with Akshay kumar
Who do you think is rocking this?
She looks pretty here.
Kareena Kapoor on GQ india Jnauary 2010
There was no man representing the Kapoor family in the 90's and most of the 2000's. Karisma and Kareena have done wonders to keep the legacy of the Kapoor Family alive for the last two decades.
Karisma was a superstar in the 90's. She starred in some of the biggest hits like DTPH and Raja Hindustani. Also, she was the No.1 Comedy Jodi with Govinda. She won numerous awards such as Filmfare Best Actress and even a National Award. Her and Kajol were both responsible for taking over the second half of the decade after Madhuri Dixit's films flopped. But her success was not as easy as one would think. When she first starred in Prem Qaidi she was only around 15 years old and everyone criticized her for her looks and eyebrows. Karisma has definitely struggled to earn name and respect in the industry. She wasn't given the silver spoon like Sonam and Kareena.
Kareena Kapoor: She entered films and automatically got to work with big directors and actors. She gained exposure for being Karisma's younger sister. She is currently one of the most popular stars in the industry. It is no doubt that Kareena has probably earned more money than her sister has but that is also because stars are paid more now than they ever were. Also, Kareena (like other stars today) endorses half a dozen brands and that was not the case during Karisma's time. At that time, it was films that truly mattered. Kareena has starred in Big hits like K3g, Jab We Met, and 3 Idiots.
Karisma Kapoor or Kareena Kapoor: Who is the more successful sister?
Who will be more remembered 50 years later for her contribution to the Hindi Film Industry?
For me it is definitely Karisma. Plus I think more people like Karisma as a peson than Karee
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