KAREENA KAPOOR 'DEEPIKA will be fabulous in Bajirao Mastani' - Page 2

She must be delusional if she thinks SLB likes her. She pissed him off so many times and it's obvious from interviews he doesn't like her.

That said I don't think Bebo regrets walking out of RL at all. With all the kissing and rubbing against each... She didn't want to do it. Plus it wasn't that great of film. Only film I think she regrets letting go was KHNH. Even that PZ was the better choice, so it worked out for the best.

SLB's version-

Sanjay Leela Bhansali (director of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam): he screentested her for the role of Parvati in his upcoming film Devdas, and then cast Aishwarya Rai instead. Kareena has publicly stated that "Sanjay Bhansali is a confused director. He is a person who does not stand by his word. He doesn't have any morals and principles in life." (print interview with Umesh Jivnani) In the July 2002 issue of Filmfare Magazine, Bhansali confirms the tale: "She came to my house with Neeta Lulla and said she wanted to work with me... I told her that I hadn't seen her work and that before casting her, I needed to see what she was capable of. We fixed up a photo-shoot with the right costumes. Since Babitaji and Karisma Kapoor were also at the shoot, I made it clear to all of them that the shoot wasn't a confirmation that I would cast Kareena. They were okay with that at the time. After going through the photographs, I told Kareena that I felt Aishwarya Rai was fabulous and perfect for Paro; she has the aristocratic looks I required. Kareena didn't say a word then but some days later I found her lashing out at me in print. She accused me of backing out after having given her the signing amount and contract. Believe me, this is not true. She also said I didn't know how to make films. Kareena is a fabulous girl who's doing very well in life. However, I'd like to inform her that I do know how to make films. She has tried to tell me that she was misquoted but I'd like her to know that I've heard those tapes. Recently, we met at Sikander Kher's birthday party. I told her that if I have a suitable role for her, I'll cast her. Till then, I'll brush up on film-making." (Filmfare, July 2002)