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Katrina and Priyanka's item songs are irrelevant: Kareena Kapoor

Her detractors insist Bebo is "affected" by Katrina Kaif and Priyanka Chopra, but Kareena fails to understand where such talk is coming from. She says when it comes to seeking an actress, filmmakers still knock at her door.

Salman says Meera in " Bodyguard" is tailor-made for you...

I want to thank Salman for giving me his most special film. I guess he said the role was tailor-made for me because it is the first Salman movie in which the girl has something to do! His movies are usually very actionpacked , Salman-centric affairs. But this film has a soul, and the girl is the soul of the film.

You guys had a blast in Patiala?

Yes, Salman and his friends know how to make a girl feel warm and wanted. We shot "Bodyguard" in just 50 days. Salman had his cook with him and he knew I have a weak stomach . So he'd ensure that his cook made something that suited me. Alvira and Atul (Salman's sis and bro-inlaw ) were also very caring, very attentive . I just love them.

So when it comes to performance oriented roles, you are still the No 1 choice for filmmakers?

It is so special to know that people think that if it is a performance-oriented role, then we must take Bebo for it. When you see the Malayalam version of the film, you will realise that the heroine's role is tough. One girl has to portray two characters. People will love my character.

What do you make of constant comparisons with Kat and PC?

Honestly, the comparisons don't matter to me at all. The fact is, I am being sought after for the movies that are performance-oriented. There has to be some sensationalising; where is the fun otherwise?

Then what do you think about Kat and PC's special appearances in "Bodyguard" and " RA.One"?

Honestly, it could be anyone in those guest appearances. It doesn't really matter. It's not relevant to the story. I do movies where the story is of the utmost importance.

Where do you see yourself going?

Acting is my raison d'etre . When I am 50, I would love to do a "Devil Wears Prada". When I am 65, I see myself doing a "Bridges Of Madison County". I want to act till the end. I always want to be known as someone who gave her life to acting.

Edited by -Vidz- - 14 years ago

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'Expectations are high from Bodyguard because people have watched my last few films' - Salman Khan

After Wanted and Dabangg, will Bodyguard be your third consecutive Eid blockbuster?

Let the Wednesday the film releases decide that. Everyone wants to make a film that will surpass their last films. I'm no different. Today, we have the technical know-how to up the standards but l haven't discovered a hit formula. So, all you can do is make a good, sensible, emotional film and leave it at that.

But the expectations from 'Brand Salman' have risen?

Expectations are high because people have watched my last few films. But it's true in other cases too. For example, you always expect more from your girlfriend and vice versa (smiles).

Your last two films with Kareena Kapoor, Kyun Ki! and Main Aur Mrs Khanna didn't work. Will this one break the jinx?

In our film industry, certain people dismiss an on-screen pairing as panvati (jinxed) if their last few films haven't worked at the box office. But I believe that if a heroine is perfectly suited for a particular role, why shouldn't I get her? In Wanted, we cast Ayesha Takia in the lead because she fit the part. And the film was a superhit!

Is Katrina Kaif doing a cameo in Bodyguard or a special appearance in the title track?

I start out as her bodyguard so she appears in the title song, Aaya Re Aaya' to establish the fact. Later, I become Kareena's bodyguard.

Is Bodyguard a special film for you since your sister Alvira is co-producing it with husband Atul Agnihotri?

It doesn't matter who is producing the film. A film is a film. People are going to spend money, from Rs 10 to Rs 400, to watch it. So, my responsibility is towards them. Once the audience like the film and they start coming in numbers and my responsibility towards the producer will be automatically fulfilled.

How is Dabangg 2 shaping up? Have you really written parts of the script?

Dabangg 2 is simply an extension of the first film. Chulbul Pandey is an interesting guy so I think we won't have any problems with the character. In fact, we have finalized and locked the script of the sequel. I haven't written anything in the script since it's completely Arbaaz's (Khan) film. Since Chulbul has shades of gray, it's easy to meander into different genres ' comedy, action and romance. Now that the character of Chulbul is established, we can easily take it to the next level.

We've heard that Chulbul is moving to a metro now?

Yes, Chulbul is moving to a bigger city. (Smiles) Now, there's a lot more jhol in Dabangg 2.

Many feel you seem to be stuck on action films these days?

Nothing like that, every film has action, even Ready. For instance, you can't call every film a musical just because it has 4-5 songs. In fact, I had to work harder on Ready because the action scenes had to make you laugh.

Have you lost weight for Ek Tha Tiger?

No, it's just that I was training hard for the climax of Bodyguard and carried the lean look into Ek Tha Tiger.

Edited by -Vidz- - 14 years ago