Sonam at Filmfare Awards Conference (article p2)

When Sonam Kapoor joined the editor of Filmfare Jitesh Pillaii to address the media in Bangalore about the 58th Idea Filmfare Awards2012, to be held on January 20, 2013 at the YRF Studios, Mumbai, all that she excitedly talked about was how she grew up reading the magazine and her picks for the Best Actor and Actress category.

Sonam, who came, dressed demurely in a pale lime green sari, sporting a brooch and hair done up to give her a retro look, was asked about her choice of attire and she said, "It's a sari designed by a friend,which I like. What I wear depends on my mood."

The actress, who was making the Filmfare awards announcement for a second time in her five-year-old career, added, "When I was young, I loved reading Filmfare, but I would have to sneak it in, as film magazines were not allowed at home." And she didn't have to think twice before announcing her favourites for the Best Actor and Actress category. "It has to be Ranbir Kapoor for Barfi!. He was the best. In the Best Actress segment it will have to be Vidya Balan for Kahaani," she said.

Sonam, who is currently busy with four projects, Ranjhanaa, Khubsoorat, and an untitled film with YRF, also said that she was looking forward to spending the festive season in Goa with her family. "This is the only time when all of us are free for three to four days at a stretch, so we will all just head to Goa and holiday," she said.

The actress has also pledged to auction 50 designer pieces from her wardrobe. "There are pieces by very many designers, which will be auctioned off. The proceeds of the sale go to the Smile Foundation," Sonam added.