I am still single: Sonam

Sonam Kapoor talks frankly about wearing bikinis and kissing, only if the role requires it and of acting with Ranbir post their suspected link-up

What do you play in Aisha?
I play a naive girl who has a very narrow view of life and does not understand what is going on in the outside world.

At 26, how would you describe yourself?
Quite like Aisha (laughs). I am still trying to figure out a lot of things and finding my way.

If still confused, who do you look up to?
Both, my dad and my mum. Also, I have a few friends I trust completely.

Filmmakers have to go through your dad before they come to you.
Not really. My dad is not going to play my role in any film. They come to me. I take a call. I do have strong views in this aspect. But after a certain point, my dad does get in. I don't want to concentrate on the details that follow.

Do you check with him before doing a particular role?
Of course. What is the point of having him as my dad? I think that every child looks up to his parents.

You said you have strong views on selecting films. Do you have a list of don'ts like not wearing a bikini or not kissing?
No. I am talking about roles. But as for your question, well, I won't do anything provocative. I won't do anything for the heck of it to sell a film. If it's taking the story forward, then it's fine. It's an ethical stand, I believe.

Did you and your sister Rhea argue on the sets of Aisha?
Rhea is very practical and pragmatic. I am very emotional and impulsive. So that makes a good head and heart combination. Such things work, don't they?

Are you ready to work with Ranbir after your link up with him in Saawariya?
I have no rules for who my hero is. If my role is good, why not?

You and Deepika Padukone are not the best of friends, right? You tried to patch up but things didn't fall in place...
Ranbir and I have been friends. Deepika was Ranbir's girlfriend. That was the only connection. Right now, I don't have the time to meet all my friends.

You once said, "I wish I had a body like Deepika's".
Oh, that was just a random statement.

Ranbir came to you on the sets of Aisha and told you to take him back in your life. Correct?
Not true.

Is your father strict?
He is definitely protective about me. He doesn't want me to do anything wrong. I am not allowed late nights. But then, even I am a very responsible girl.

Who is your worst critic?
My mum, who does'nt want me to lose my head.

You dress up rather well. Is it a self-acquired skill?
(Laughs) It stems from my mother's side. My mom has been into fashion designing. I love her style. Even my masi is very aesthetically inclined.

Why is it that you wear so many branded clothes? Industry people say so...
That's not true. I do wear many vintage clothes too. If required, I will wear a simple sari. I pick up tees and jeans from streets as well.

Correct me if I am wrong but did you ever wish to be a beauty queen?
Yeah (laughs) I even wanted to be a detective. And then I wanted to be a teacher. At 16, I decided that I want to be a writer. And then, I ultimately felt that I wanted to be an actress.

Have you met Aishwarya Rai after last year's fiasco during the Cannes festival?
Yes. I met her at a party and she was extremely gracious and kind. At the end of it, it was all a big misunderstanding

Shahid Kapoor has got linked up to Amrita Rao (Dil Vil Pyar Vyar), Vidya Balan (Kismet Connection), Priyanka Chopra (Kaminey) and Anushka Sharma (Badmaash Company). How have you avoided that (so far)?
(Laughs) I think that depends on who your producer and director is.

Are you dating anybody though? There was so much talk of you dating Punit Malhotra during I Hate Luv Storys?
I am very much single. But I wouldn't like to elaborate.

The interview would be incomplete if you don't name your favourite Anil Kapoor film.
That's the toughest one. I really can't choose between Woh Saat Din, Tezaab, Beta, Ram Lakhan and Slumdog Millionaire.

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