I'm the first Indian to be the face of Barbie: Kat

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Sneh Jiwan Prasher

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Posted: 16 years ago

I'm the first Indian to be the face of Barbie: Katrina Kaif

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British-born actress Katrina Kaif, whose face will now adorn Barbie dolls, says contrary to what people believe her Barbie is not an Indian counterpart of the international brand. She also feels that in many ways it's an endorsement of how kids connect with her. Check out: Indian Barbie-Katrina Kaif at Lakme Fashion Week "I'd call it a fun honour. To have your face on dolls that you've played with from childhood is quite flattering. We've been in negotiation for nearly six months. It finally came together for the 50-year celebration of Barbie," said Katrina. "Contrary to what people believe my Barbie is not an Indian counterpart of the international brand. It's an honour because I'm the first Indian to be the face of Barbie. I'll be dressed the way the Barbie is all over the world. Check out: Celebs at Lakme Fashion Week I "And I think in many ways it's an endorsement of how kids connect with me. You can't be the face of an international doll unless kids like you. I like that. The thought that kids like me enough to make me a part of their doll collection is very gratifying," the 24-year-old said. Also see: Genelia walks the ramp for Manish Malhotra The actress walked the ramp as the showstopper at a special show dedicated to Barbie at the Lakme Fashion Week here. She sported a small pink dress that the 'Katrina Barbie' will be wearing from September. With the Barbie image coming to the surface, Katrina is a little worried about the bubbly-girl image that she'd like to change. Also Tabu & Nagarjuna at Lakme Fashion Week "So much for my attempts to move to more mature level as an actor," laughed the actress. "I guess Prakash Jha's Rajneeti will take care of that. But I'm very happy being the clean healthy Barbie-girl next door." The doll's look and dress were planned in collaboration with Katrina. "It is quite something, if you think about it. But I'd rather not. I don't want my head to get swollen. For me, it's enough that I was chosen because I reflect a certain bubbly wholesome personality, quite contrary to the 'sexy' tag that I get in net polls and which I'm not very comfortable with," she said.

Apart from Rajneeti, Katrina's other releases this year are debutant director Anthony D'Souza's underwater thriller Blue and Yash Raj Films' New York.

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Posted: 16 years ago

Yes being the Indian face of Barbie is surely a big honour- in fact I think Katrina will now need to be considered for Padma Bhushan, heck even Bharat Rathna.

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@pksanam

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Posted: 16 years ago

you know what i found the most interesting part of this interview is that it wasn't an overnight decision.. it took them 6 months to finalize upon the deal..

dear Kat, what were you doing while Ash's name was being dragged into it..? that's my question..!

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Posted: 16 years ago

All this ho-ha over the face of a doll lol well congrats to kat

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naveen

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Posted: 16 years ago

gud for her

i dnt like that dress

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KOMAL

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Posted: 16 years ago

Originally posted by: pksanam
you know what i found the most interesting part of this interview is that it wasn't an overnight decision.. it took them 6 months to finalize upon the deal..

dear Kat, what were you doing while Ash's name was being dragged into it..? that's my question..!

thats wht I was about to ask...😉