Originally posted by: Beyond_the_Veil
People are STILL hung-up over Rani and Preity?! I like them, don't get me wrong, but there are other actors in the industry who deserve this sort of attention more. Rani is a good actress but so is Kareena, and Preity ain't bad either. Right now, in terms of versatility, consistency, bankability and popularity, Kareena wins it hands down. Let's stop basking in past glory, shall we? If Rani/Preity makes a proper comeback, and manages to stay in the top for at least two years, then we can have this discussion. Otherwise comparing Kareena with Rani/Preity is like comparing Kareena with Madhri/Karishma. Rani/Preity's time is gone (prove me wrong), and I don't say this because they have become oldies (Kareena is only two years younger than Rani as far as I know), but because they look jaded, their appeal is gone, they lack the versatility to play and get into diverse roles, they don't have the bankability and charisma to stay in the top.
Considering all factors, I think Ash can be said to be on per with Kareena (and I don't even think very highly of her acting, and in fact put her below all three of them).And anyway...I think Kareena will face this sort of criticism for another five years at the very least, but she will survive, I can say that for sure. So I don't think these criticisms should have any effect on the fans as the ones she is being compared to always fade into oblivion but she...remains.
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