''I don't like Salman!'' - Kareena Kapoor in 2000 - Page 7

Today's newcomers are so held back and diplomatic! And in today's times, due to explosion of media, stars usually try to remain politically correct - especially newcomers. Otherwise media (be it on TV or online), simply rips them apart.

This interview of Kareena is BEFORE the release of Refugee. In contrast, today's newcomers have to mouth praises for all actresses from past and present!

I prefer stars this way..honest, frank and forthright - saying things as they feel. Cine Blitz sections of old interviews (in print editions) are really amazing. It's hard to believe stars from 50s and 60s could be SO frank! Some of them have openly talked about their affairs, heartbreaks, rivalries, rift with family members, fallout with directors etc. And today, all that stars do is put up veneer of modesty & diplomacy!

Originally posted by: annika20

Today's newcomers are so held back and diplomatic! And in today's times, due to explosion of media, stars usually try to remain politically correct - especially newcomers. Otherwise media (be it on TV or online), simply rips them apart.

This interview of Kareena is BEFORE the release of Refugee. In contrast, today's newcomers have to mouth praises for all actresses from past and present!

I prefer stars this way..honest, frank and forthright - saying things as they feel. Cine Blitz sections of old interviews (in print editions) are really amazing. It's hard to believe stars from 50s and 60s could be SO frank! Some of them have openly talked about their affairs, heartbreaks, rivalries, rift with family members, fallout with directors etc. And today, all that stars do is put up veneer of modesty & diplomacy!

@dkdc

Very true. But still they were more frank and less image-conscious than stars today - I mean, at least in their interviews or real life. Like this Rajendra Kumar had no qualms flirting with Sadhana despite being married and having kids! Or the much married Dev Anand flaunting his affair with Zeenat. I can't see any actor today, flaunting his extra marital affair and being totally unapologetic about it.

Nowadays people also talk, timing their interviews to get publicity around their soon to come projects. Earlier, they'd blurt out even if their films were not releasing! Though it's true that star interviews and gossip was as much about selling copies as it is about making money & getting eyeballs now.

Originally posted by: annika20

@dkdc

Very true. But still they were more frank and less image-conscious than stars today - I mean, at least in their interviews or real life. Like this Rajendra Kumar had no qualms flirting with Sadhana despite being married and having kids! Or the much married Dev Anand flaunting his affair with Zeenat. I can't see any actor today, flaunting his extra marital affair and being totally unapologetic about it.

Nowadays people also talk, timing their interviews to get publicity around their soon to come projects. Earlier, they'd blurt out even if their films were not releasing! Though it's true that star interviews and gossip was as much about selling copies as it is about making money & getting eyeballs now.

Originally posted by: annika20

@dkdc

Very true. But still they were more frank and less image-conscious than stars today - I mean, at least in their interviews or real life. Like this Rajendra Kumar had no qualms flirting with Sadhana despite being married and having kids! Or the much married Dev Anand flaunting his affair with Zeenat. I can't see any actor today, flaunting his extra marital affair and being totally unapologetic about it.

Nowadays people also talk, timing their interviews to get publicity around their soon to come projects. Earlier, they'd blurt out even if their films were not releasing! Though it's true that star interviews and gossip was as much about selling copies as it is about making money & getting eyeballs now.

@dkdc

Totally agreed! The main thing is that these 24 hr ''entertainment news'' channels keep bringing up your same old quote even years after you said it and the way they present it, is even worse. Earlier stars like Balraj Sahni had some very strong political opinions which they used to regularly voice in their interviews or columns. Today's stars can't dare to make statements due to fear of outrage that could be caused if media blew it out of proportion.

Still, I'd prefer stars to speak freely and frankly rather than entertainment websites trying to twist even their simple statements to something acerbic or keep making their own speculations on who feels threatened of whom! Media's habit of sensationalising stuff has taken the fun out of star interviews. 🤢

Originally posted by: Micky_elle

The film was made for Hrithik. His dad spent five hours on every frame and close-up of his, whereas not even five seconds were spent on Amisha. There are portions in the film where she has pimples and under-eye bags on her face. She just doesn't look beautiful, but every shot of his was a dream. If I were in the film, I would have definitely got a better deal, but I still feel that the attention would have divided between us.

Totally bullshit!! Amisha looked very pretty in Kaho na pyar hai..compared to the actresses that were there during that time. she was a combination of sweet and sexy in KNPH. I adored her in the movie and they made an awesome pair! and she had a quite a meaty role too! Of course Hrithik's role had variations, but amisha was not overshadowed in the movie...she was there throughout the movie and not just in a couple of songs!!