You've had your share of romantic linkups. But recently, you were even married off! How do you deal with media intrusion?
I honestly don't mind what the media writes about me, as far as it doesn't overstep bounds. Since I am a celebrity, I am bound to be written about—I know that. People constantly want to know what's going on in our lives and the media is just a route. But the media has jumped the gun a few times and that has upset me. News of my secret marriage with Saif was extremely upsetting. It not only upset me but my family, Saif and his family. I was too upset to clarify anything. So Saif gave a formal clarification. I'm glad the media accepted it and that news died its natural death.
Some days back, a paper quoted you saying that you'll marry Saif at the end of this month?
It's all utter nonsense. I didn't give any such quote to anyone.
But are there any plans of marriage?
Yes, marriage is definitely on the cards but, as of today, Saif and I want to focus on our respective careers. We aren't getting married any time soon.
Whenever we do, we promise there will be an official announcement!
Saif 's friends include Bipasha Basu and Preity Zinta, actresses whom reportedly you've not got along with!
Saif is his own individual and I am my own. He has his friends, I have mine. Fact is that Saif is an out-and-out ladies' man, so I'd be very surprised if there weren't any lovely ladies among his friends. In fact, I'd say the more the pretty ladies in Saif 's life, the merrier. (laughs mischievously) As far as it's strictly ladies, I have no problem. (laughs jokingly)
Aren't you in the least bit insecure?
Not at all. I trust him completely and he trusts me. So, there's no question of me feeling insecure about him being friendly with other actresses.
Have your respective families given their stamp of approval to your relationship?
There has never been any problem to begin with and, contrary to popular belief, everyone has blessed us and we all are extremely happy. Both our families are happy for us because they can see we make each other happy and that's what every parent wants for his or her child. We go out for dinners together and hang out at each other's homes.I've met Saif 's parents and I'm very fond of them. Everything is perfectly fine.
What has Saif brought to your life?
Apart from the obvious, the happiness, the glow on my face, I've also found a new best friend in Saif. We both are best friends first, then a couple. I value his friendship and love the most as I believe love and friendship last forever. Everything else follows!
On her and Saif being labelled India's Brangelina or even Bollywood's Saifeena
I think Brad Pitt is gorgeous but I also think Saif's better looking than him! But Saifeena is actually quite funny. I should start calling him Saifeena. I'm sure he'll be pretty amused. There's a lot of talk about us being India's IT couple but all this puts way too much pressure on our relationship. People must realise that we may be Saif and Kareena but we're also just two other souls in love!
If this is really Kareena's interview, man I'm just loving everything she said. She has so much sense of humor now that it is amazing.
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