''I don't like Salman!'' - Kareena Kapoor in 2000 - Page 2

Would you do other films without hearing the script, like you did with Refugee?

Do you believe that you have to uphold the R.K name?

What kind of cinema influenced you in your formative years?

Are you critical of Karisma's performances?

Are you looking more at box-office success or critical acclaim at this point in your career?

I want to be known as a performer, but I don't want a serious image. I want to be an actress first and a star later. If you are a good actress, stardom is sure to follow. If today, Rambha's film does well, she might have hundred producers running behind her, but is she known for her acting? I don't want to be like that. For me, respectability as an actress counts the most.

You seem to be a big fan of the Yash Chopra genre of filmmaking.

I'm completely inspired by these films. For me, even to be a part of a Yash Chopra film in any role is a dream come true. And I've told him that. I feel that as an artiste, you shouldn't make any bones about what you feel or desire. I want to work with Sooraj Barjatya and Yash Chopra and I will say so openly that yes, I will do anything to work with them. I want to work with the best. Subhash Ghai was my dream. I thought that I'd get to be a part of his films after seven years of my career. But, luckily I got his film so early in my career. I was signed on four months before Hrithik was even considered. I'm very ambitious, but I won't stick on in films if the audience is fed up of me and waiting for me to leave. I want the audience to say 'Where is she?'


You aren't part of the next RK film. Would you be comfortable acting in a home production, directed by one of your uncles?

I wouldn't want to do a RK film right now in my career, but it would be a very big privilege to work in a banner like that. And even if I worked in an R.K film later on, it would only be for my dad, not if anyone else was directing it. So, whenever my dad is ready, I'd love to do his film, but for no one else in the family. Because I just feel that he's the best amongst the lot.

Don't you agree that you depend too much on your mom for all your decisions?

My mom is somebody who is everything to me. She's responsible for whatever I am doing in life. She's the decision- maker of my family. I tell her everything I do, she is open to every thing, but she does advise me if she feels I'm going wrong. Finally, all the decisions are left to me. My mom is very young and open-minded in her thinking. She is very well tuned to today's generation. And also I feel that she has seen so much more in life than me, so she knows what's right and wrong. There is nobody who will think more about me than her. We are like friends, I tell her everything I have on my mind.

People in the industry feel that your mom interferes too much in your life, like she did earlier with Karisma?

I think it's a very media hyped issue. My mother doesn't even know what I do or where I am, half the time. After the Kaho Na Pyar Hai incident, people said all these things, but it was not only my mom, I too had differences with Rakesh Roshan. Besides, my mom does not even come for my shootings. She came along only for the first schedule of Refugee. So, it's not fair to say that she interferes too much.

Have you always aspired to be an actress?

I always knew that I wanted to join the movies. For me, it's been a childhood dream. Also, I 'm very sure what I want in life. For me awards are very important. Mere ko awards chahiye hi, Shah Rukh Khan works only for awards, I'm like that too. As a child, I spent many hours in front of the mirror, preparing my speech for the Filmfare award that I would win one day.

What are your plus points as an actress, compared to the present reigning heroines?

I think I'll stand out because I'm real. Compared to most heroines who are made-up, I'm very real. Most of them are fake and done up all the time. And this is not a conscious thing, I'm just a real person.

Karisma has always been a thorough workaholic. Do you feel that you have the energy level to match up to that sort of commitment?

I have a different kind of energy level, but I am very dedicated. I worship my work, it's like God to me. Whenever I'm on the sets, it's only my work, but after pack-up, it's my life. People on the sets are oblivious to me. I hate socializing with my directors and producers unless they are my friends, like Karan Johar.

How do you manage to keep your personal and professional lives apart?

I have lots of friends from outside the industry, whom I party and socialize with. When I'm on the sets, work is my focus, but as soon as pack-up is called, I'm on my own. I don't hang out with industry folks beyond my work. Karisma never had much of a social life, but I'm not like that. I very much have an active social life, I'm out every night, my mom keeps screaming that I'm never home for dinner on time. I lead a full life, I party and go out to nightclubs with my friends, but I don't smoke or drink, because I haven't been raised that way. But I enjoy going out with guys and I've had my fair share of boyfriends. I'm very normal. Films are my life, but there is another side to me that co-exists alongside.

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Originally posted by: Nitu_TheTwisted

if u found the article interesting u could post as simply as u could...but those boldings and emotions...is a clear fact...what u want this topic to be...😆 i know these tricks ...nyways sukhi raho...mainu ki fark penda hai😆

I am not even a frequent member to the Bollywood section. I'll share any star's interview which I find interesting and highlight interesting part (which I find interesting!) the way I did this one.

For me it's all in spirit of fun and timepass. I am not a fan of any star in particular. Nor a hater.

Still, it's upto you if you want to consider any sinister intentions behind my posting it.

I'd only say any talk about filmstars for me, is in spirit of fun & entertainment.

Originally posted by: annika20

How do you manage to keep your personal and professional lives apart?

I have lots of friends from outside the industry, whom I party and socialize with. When I'm on the sets, work is my focus, but as soon as pack-up is called, I'm on my own. I don't hang out with industry folks beyond my work. Karisma never had much of a social life, but I'm not like that. I very much have an active social life, I'm out every night, my mom keeps screaming that I'm never home for dinner on time. I lead a full life, I party and go out to nightclubs with my friends, but I don't smoke or drink, because I haven't been raised that way. But I enjoy going out with guys and I've had my fair share of boyfriends. I'm very normal. Films are my life, but there is another side to me that co-exists alongside.

Originally posted by: Meena1

@ annika20 - no need to defend yourself.. some ppl here are very quick to judge the intention of the topic maker and start with their conspiracy theories..

fyi- posting this makes you a Kareena hater..😎😆😆

Okay. I understand. BTW, I was just exploring archives of old film websites to pass time! And found many interviews & articles. So decided to share.

Also, found an interview of Shilpa Shetty blasting away Akshay Kumar after their break up. I am wondering I should post it anywhere or not. Or else people will call me Shilpa or Akki hater!😆

From archives one can see stars used to be more outspoken earlier, even in general. Maybe now they are somewhat restrained due to constant scrutiny of media which makes headlines for years and years, based on just one quote!

Older interviews were decidedly more fun - for all stars and not just Kareena.