When was the last time a film starring Kareena Kapoor in major role went on to be a superhit at box office? Okay, 3 Idiots is the name that pops up in the head, but dearies, it can hardly qualify as a Bebo film. Strike this one out and you can’t find one hit film in Kareena’s filmography since late 2008.

Her last release We Are Family isn’t exactly minting any money at box office, and her Milenge Milenge with ex beau Shahid Kapoor sank without a trace. And who can forget the super debacle of Kurbaan last year, a movie that almost made a mockery of a serious issue.

Add to the list another turkey in the form of Main Aur Mrs Khanna with Salman Khan. Even Bebo’s pairing with Akshay Kumar in Kambakkht Ishq couldn’t turn her box office fortune around.

So that flings us right back to 2008 when her Golmaal Returns, which again had her sharing the screen space with a lot of male actors, set the cash registers ringing during the festive season.

Two years have passed since then and it’s about time Bebo had a hit film under her belt. Is it coming with Golmaal 3 during the Diwali weekend this year? Fingers crossed.

Director Madhur Bhandarkar has a task at hand. Kareena Kapoor who’s set to play the leading lady of his next film Heroine has reportedly asked him to change, if possible do away with, the lovemaking scenes she’s supposed to shoot with as many as five different male co-stars in the film.

The movie is said to be inspired from the life of a popular Hollywood heroine who had torrid affairs with many men and eventually became a victim of her own success.

Madhur, known for his exposés of different strata of the society, is training his lens this time on the film industry. But given Bebo’s apprehension to shoot lovemaking scenes, he will have to modify the script.

The steamiest lovemaking scene Bebo has so far shot was in the last year’s super-dud Kurbaan with boyfriend Saif Ali Khan. She also had many smooches with Akshay Kumar in Kambakkht Ishq.

But none of the two men are part of Madhur’s ‘Heroine’.

So you have a nephew now, does he look just like you?
(Laughs) Actually he looks a lot like Karisma. Even the name, Kiaan Raj, was chosen by my sister. Samaira came from Sanjay (Karisma’s
husband Sanjay’s Kapur), she looks a lot like her daddy too.

Kiaan has Karisma’s blue eyes?
They are grey right now but may be they will change.

Apparently, you’ve presented a Mercedes to your sister?
I did but I feel stupid talking about it. It was a gesture of love. She has given us two beautiful children to dote on. In fact, all of us, including Saif who was there with us at Breach Candy hospital right up to the time Karisma delivered, are really excited about a Kapoor boy coming along. We have been an all-woman family for a long time.

But hey, another Kapoor boy, your cousin Ranbir, has edged you out of Imtiaz Ali’s next film?
(Sighs) Yeah, Imtiaz had wanted me too but a brother and sister can’t be paired romantically. It’s really sad. At least a 100 people have told me that. It’s okay, there are other actors I can make a movie with, including the Khans.

Yeah, there’s Agent Vinod with Saif Ali Khan?
(Smiles) I’m dying to work with Sriram (Raghavan). He’s an edgy filmmaker and I’m sure his different cinema will find a lot of takers. It’s even more exciting because as Saif’s partner, I’m completely involved with the pre-production too. In fact, I’m literally working out of his office. (Laughs) Most of the time it’s like a steam and sauna bath since Saif is so passionate about his new baby. I don’t mind since it’s my baby too.

When are you two planning a real baby of your own?
(With a startled laugh) I’ll have to ask Saif that. And he’ll probably faint at the thought.

Does that mean that marriage does not figure on the agenda?
Marriage is just a public certificate. It means more to society than us. It will happen, hopefully soon, but not rightaway. Saif is living, breathing and dreaming Agent Vinod. And I’m trying to simultaneously juggle three films — Golmaal 3, Agent Vinod and Ra.One. Even my plans for launching a designer line have had to take a backseat.

There’s also Judwaa 2 with Salman Khan?
I don’t know about Judwaa 2, I haven’t been approached yet. But Golmaal 3 goes on the floor next month. Golmaal has become Bollywood’s most commercially successful triology. Even though the story is not carried forward and there have been casting changes, the Golmaal in the title has made it a big brand. And it feels great that I’m the only actress to be repeated from Golmaal Returns.

Golmaal and Golmaal Returns were among the top five films of the year. You’ll get more of what you expect this time too. Just wait for the Diwali ‘dhamka’!

And when does Race 2 take off?
Saif’s doing the film, I’m not. Everyone wanted me in but I had to step out because of Agent Vinod. It’s a conscious decision not to do too many films with Saif. He’ll have to find another actress for Race 2. But I still run away whenever they start talking about the film. I so wanted to do it. Hey, never mind. May be like your beau you will win a Padma Shri too.

Not yet but may be in five-seven years. With the support of my friends from the film industry and the media it could happen. I’m looking forward to the day.

In the case of Saif there was some controversy. It was probably because at 40 he was one of the youngest Padma Shri winners this year. But I think the honour was richly deserved given the kind of work he’s been doing. He doesn’t do too many films but the ones he agrees to, he takes to another level. He is a spectacular actor who is always willing to stretch boundaries. If not Saif, who else deserves a Padma Shri?

You seem to have found a soulmate in Saif. Is that why you are unwilling to promote Milenge Milenge that stars Shahid Kapoor?
Sure, I’ll promote the film, just let them set the date. I was the one who after seeing the film while dubbing for it, urged the producer (Boney Kapoor) to release the film. I am a professional actor and both Shahid and I are mature individuals.

So, are you the highest paid actress today?
Am I? I don’t know. There are new prices in the paper every day. But my publicists have strict instructions not to get into money matters with the media on my behalf. I don’t stick to a price but I get what I deserve. And going by the list of my mega producers and multinational brands that I have signed up with, it’s not hard to figure out that I’m getting the best.

On doing an ad with Anna Kournikova
I’ve just been signed up by an international phone brand, Sony Ericsson, to promote a new product on the international platform, alongside tennis star Anna Kournikova. The launch will be in Delhi, followed by an international launch in New York.

I’ve endorsed some really big brands in the past but this is still a huge deal because I’m the first Indian to be signed up by Sony. I guess, the Sony Vaio ad raised the bar for me as a model, with a ‘connect’ abroad. That was the one time the size zero tag helped. Being the face of a multinational company abroad would help my films too in the overseas market.

Today, every actor is doing a lot of ads. I get numerous offers too. But I have stuck to top-of-the-line brands and campaigns that have a little bit of me. I have an Airtel ad with Saif coming up that has me playing a chatterbox. If you loved Geet, you’ll love this ‘me’ too.

On whether they will bid again for an IPL team
I enjoy watching Kolkata Knight Riders play well because Shah Rukh is a friend. But I’m not really into cricket. Saif is the one who eats, breathes and lives the game. That’s understandable gives that he comes from a cricketing family. His father, Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was one of India’s greatest cricket captains. We have some lovely pictures of him in the field. I enjoy listening to him discuss the game with Saif.

It’s this passion for the sport that was behind our desire to bid for an IPL team. We went to Pune for the auction with all the necessary paperwork done, only to learn that the auction had been cancelled and they had changed the rules. Our lawyers are working to see if the proposition is still viable. Will we bid again? I’ve left the decision to Saif and am only following his instructions.

Several teams want me as their brand ambassador but I’m not interested. I want to be a shareholder, have a stake in my own team with Saif. Otherwise, I’m not interested in jumping on to the IPL bandwagon.

On writing a size zero book
Size zero has become synonymous with Kareena Kapoor although few have stopped to ask if I was really a size zero or a size four. Along with the share market and the IPL, my weight continues to be a subject of national debate. For me personally, my weight increases or decreases depending on the film and role I’m doing.

There’s been talk about me co-writing a book that will supposedly reveal my size zero secrets. That’s not true. I’m simply writing a chapter in my nutritionist friend Rujuta Diwaekar’s second book on nutrition.

Her first book on fitness, Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight that she wrote on my suggestion, is a bestseller. Women go through so many hormonal changes through different phases of their lives that affect their moods and food habits. That’s what I will be commenting on in a chapter on diets.

Beauty has become a much over-rated concept in our film industry. And style is an integral part of show business. Since cinema is a visual medium, you are expected to look good on screen. And if you are a star, you are also expected to put in that extra effort off it too. But at the end of the day, I’d rather be remembered for my roles than my clothes and vital statistics.

On being adjudged worst Actress at the Kela Awards
Sandra Bullock won a Razzie for All About Steve (Bradley Cooper and she were also adjudged the Worst Screen Couple for the same film) and an Oscar for The Blind Side in the same weekend. So, why can’t I bag a Kela Worst Actress Award for Kambakkht Ishq and a Best Actress for 3 Idiots and Kurbaan within weeks of each other? I take it as a compliment.

We actors experiment with different roles. Some like 3 Idiots work, some like Kambakkht Ishq don’t. One unsuccessful film doesn’t make you a bad actress. Sometimes you take a risk for a friend, sometimes to extend your boundaries. Superstars are born from failure more than success.

On working with the four Khans
I’m deeply attached to Tashan. It was a big break from Adi (Aditya Chopra), one of the few Yashraj films that I’ve done. I went against my genes and changed my body shape for it. I became a new girl for Tashan. And it brought Saif (Ali Khan) into my life. It will always be special.

So also Kurbaan, that I consider one of my career highpoints. Some films work, some don’t. That doesn’t make them any less special. Now, Saif and I will be seen together in Agent Vinod and I’m hopeful that it’ll be third time lucky for us.

Karisma and Salman (Khan) once made a great pair. But Main Aur Mrs Khanna that brought him and me together, wasn’t as successful, commercially. Everyone immediately jumps to the conclusion that our pairing doesn’t work but I feel it has everything to do with the script. The fate of Main Aur Mrs Khanna is not going to make any difference to our friendship. I’m very fond of Salman, in fact, his whole family, and always will be.

Aamir and I made a terrific couple in 3 Idiots. We respect each other’s experimental approach to films and I hope we get to do another film soon. For all you know, he may be waiting for Samaira (Karisma’s daughter) to grow up, so he can work with her.

The other Khan I share great chemistry with is Shah Rukh. We did Asoka earlier, then I did a special item number in Billu and now we’ve been paired in Ra.One in which he plays a superhero and I’m his wife. We have some engaging romantic moments. It’s the coolest script I’ve read.

Shah Rukh is like a king today. He’s at the best phase in his career. He was spectacular as Rizwan in My Name Is Khan. After watching the film, I’ve fallen in love with him all over again. Am I not one lucky actress for having romanced all the four Khans!

On feeling insecure about Kajol, her co-star in the Stepmom remake
Karisma is very fond of Kajol and was really delighted when I signed Love You Mamma with her. The film is a desi remake of Stepmom and it was an absolute delight to share screen space with Kajol. We are pretty similar in nature, respect each other’s work and believed in the script, so we bonded well on the sets.

I loved Shah Rukh and Kajol in My Name Is Khan. Actually, I love Shah Rukh in every film he does and Kajol lights up the screen every time with her effervescence.

Do I feel insecure wondering if she would walk away with the audience’s sympathy in Love You Mamma? No, I’m don’t. I look on it as a challenge
to match up to Kajol’s histrionics. And hey, I’m playing a role enacted by Julia Roberts in the Hollywood original so I know where I stand. Both of us have great roles and well, making a film is more about cooperation than competition, right?

More than Kajol it was scary playing mother to the three kids in the film. We were all pretty nervous but eventually, we turned into one big happy family. From my experiences with Sara and Ibrahim, Saif’s children, I’ve learnt that children like to be treated as individuals. You can’t baby them. The best way to deal with them is to treat them as young adults.

On why she wasn’t a part of 3 Idiots success party
When I signed 3 Idiots, I didn’t expect it to make box-office history though it looked like a blockbuster even on paper. But well, if Aamir (Khan) and Raju (Rajkumar Hirani) don’t make box-office history, who else will? It’s great to be a part of Bollywood history. But I don’t want to take away credit from them.

In fact, I’d give Raju full credit for my ‘hatke’ performance in the film. As actors you get used to doing things in a certain way. But Raju egged me
on to move beyond my comfort zone and explore. It was the same with Imtiaz (Ali) during Jab We Met. And both films went on to set new box-office records.

I would have liked to celebrate the success of 3 Idiots with Aamir, Raju and the whole team. I’d promoted the film before its release. But afterwards, I went off for a vacation with Saif. He and I had had little time to share the success of Love Aaj Kal and 3 Idiots with each other. We needed the time together. It took me away from the success party here but no regrets.

Kareena Kapoor has won the ‘Worst Actress’ award at Bollywood’s version of the Razzies for her performance in Kambakkht Ishq.

The internationally-shot action-comedy film, about an Indian stuntman in Hollywood, was also named ‘Worst Film’ at the second annual Golden Kela ceremony.

Cameos from Sylvester Stallone and Denise Roberts in the movie won them the ‘Have You Gone Nuts?’ award.

On its release, the film garnered several bad reviews, despite having been delayed several times due to extensive post-production work.

Critic Noyon Jyoti Parasara described the film as having “a worryingly bad script, horrible screenplay, traumatising dialogues and unpleasant music”.

Other winners included Priyanka Chopra’s co-star and former boyfriend Harman Baweja, who was ‘honoured’ with the ‘Worst Actor’ award for the romantic comedy flop What’s Your Raashee?.

‘Kambakkht Ishq’ which starred some Hollywood personalities, has been voted the worst film of 2010, wits its heroine Kareena Kapoor being voted the worst actor in the Second Annual Golden Kela Awards held over the weekend.

Actor Harman Baweja and director Ashutosh Gowariker won the worst awards in their respective categories for the film “What’s Your Rashi”.

Interestingly, Hollywood stars Sylvester Stallone and Denise Richards won the ‘Bawra Ho Gaya Hai Ke’ award for ‘Kambakkht Ishq’. The avant garde filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar won the ‘Bas Kijiye Bahut Ho Gaya Award’, asking him to stop making films.

The Golden Kela Awards are generally patterned on the Razzies, the awards for the worst of Hollywood. About 3,00,000 people voted online for their ‘favourites’ this year.

But the main attraction of the evening was Chief Guest Cyrus Broacha, who was awarded the Cyrus Broacha Memorial Award, on which he said, “It’s great, I’m thrilled …I hope to win this award every year “.

Rani Mukerji and Shahid Kapoor won the worst pair award for ‘Dil Bole Hadippa’, which also won the awards for the most ‘Original’ Story as it is based on “She’s the Man”.

The Worst Supporting Male and female actor awards went to Ranvir Shorey and Deepika Padukone (in her role as ‘Meow Meow’) in ‘Chandni Chowk to China’, which also won the Insensitivity Award.

Kareena Kapoor has won the ‘Worst Actress’ award at Bollywood’s version of the Razzies for her performance in Kambakkht Ishq.

The internationally-shot action-comedy film, about an Indian stuntman in Hollywood, was also named ‘Worst Film’ at the second annual Golden Kela ceremony.

Cameos from Sylvester Stallone and Denise Roberts in the movie won them the ‘Have You Gone Nuts?’ award.

On its release, the film garnered several bad reviews, despite having been delayed several times due to extensive post-production work.

Critic Noyon Jyoti Parasara described the film as having “a worryingly bad script, horrible screenplay, traumatising dialogues and unpleasant music”.

Other winners included Priyanka Chopra’s co-star and former boyfriend Harman Baweja, who was ‘honoured’ with the ‘Worst Actor’ award for the romantic comedy flop What’s Your Raashee?.

Kareena Kapoor, the once childish tantrum prone actress has grown up to become a classy trendsetter in the industry. From the overbearing and outlandishly dressed Poo of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham she has graduated to an acting powerhouse with Jab We Met and has put the beauty queens to shame with her ‘size zero’ figure in Tashan. With her every move traced by paparazzi, Kareena is a superstar in the truest sense of word. A muse for many a fashion designer, this Kapoor kudi would rather die than be seen in filp-flops as its only YSL or Christian Louboutin for her, and if it has to be a slipper then it is from Hermes and they are meant to be worn at home!

Leading the pack Kareena has set herself apart from the rat race with her elite looks in films too…

Yeh Ishq Hai- Jab We Met
Kareena was at her romantic best in this colorful song and her Swiss sheepherder dress of flowing red skirt with white top and black jacket became a hot favorite among young girls. Many along with Shahid Kapoor wanted to be led away to heavenly bliss by this innocent shepherd.

But as all fairytales come to an end, with Jab We Met too, her romance with long time beau Shahid ended on a bitter note. The news of this high profile break-up became a national conversation; with every channel counseling Kareena on how to heal her broken heart.

Dil Haara- Tashan
Kareena rocked this song, with her size zero body she wafted through the imagination of Saif in a folk inspired red and green strapless blouse and ghagras. In the song, this hip chick was seen romancing Chote Nawab Saif Ali Khan on reel that soon translated into reality with Saif tattooing her name on his forearm!

Chaliya- Tashan
Her sexy-bitch act in this song won over audience’s heart. Kareena had moved over Shahid. The media who were thrown in frenzy got into an overdrive and coined the couple ‘Saifeena’. Kareena meanwhile kept stumping Saif by coming out of the sea in a green bikini and kept the rumor-mills and Saif running behind her!

Meow- Golmaal Returns
A catty man-eater who makes no two bones about leading her men on a chain! Kareena could have never gone cattier than that, the cheetah print dress was more of a power statement rather than a style statement. The dominatrix became a hot favorite among club goers as Kareena gave an elite touch to a wild cat leotard.

Tha-Tha Kar ke- Golmaal Returns
Sweet, sexy biker babe who shouldn’t be messed with, Kareena effortlessly made hot pants and short skirts the flavor of the season. Her sexy lean legs inspired many a women to jump on the treadmill and get going on those oh! so cute! pink shorts. Overshadowing her co-actress, Kareena became the trademark of the film.

Tu Saala- Golmaal Returns
Don’t mess with this house-lady, or else she will tell you who’s the man! Kareena played the forever nagging wife who keeps a strict eye on her man. Looking every bit of a suspecting wife Kareena threatens her hubby with ‘tu saala Kaam se gaya’ that became a club favorite.

Marjaani- Billu
This Punjabi kudi scorched the screen as she teamed up with none other than King Khan for an item number. The song was a super hit, while other actresses’ chose to don mini skirts and dresses for item numbers, she chose long tresses, curls and Arabic look to match up to her wild sense of dressing. Her Thumkas and look in his foot tapping number was lapped by a nation struck by Bebo mania.

Om Mangalam- Kambakkht Ishq
She looked like a million bucks in the Indian and catholic bride avatar and the song got hotter with the sizzling chemistry between her and Akshay ‘action’ Kumar. Though the movie bombed at box-office, her numbers of on-screen kisses with Akki and the sequence with Sylvester Stallone were hot topic for every tabloid. She gave Hollywood beauties a run for their money with her sexy cocktail dresses, elegant gowns and hot chick make-up

Bebo- Kambakkht Ishq
Kareena is so celebrated that even her nickname is famous in households! Lovingly called ‘Bebo’ by her near and dear ones she has also got a song Bebo to her credit. The song has her seducing Akshay Kumar wearing sparkling pink short dress. She mesmerized the audience with her charisma and men lost their heart to her. Sported a black bikini she yet again made men drool over her luscious frame.

Mrs. Khanna- Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Mrs. Khanna aka Kareena played wife to hunk Salman in the film Main Aurr Mrs Khanna, the title track saw Kareena portraying a modern wife with traditional values who is troubled by funny Sohail Khan. ‘Don’t say alvida’ song shot on her and Salman was an instant hit and this romantic track had her playing a shy and calm girl, her range of acting was wonderfully explored. She looked every bit of a diva in the dazzling green saree in the item song ‘Happening’.

Shukran Allah- Kurbaan
Kareena has raised many eyebrows with her ethnic look in this soulful song where her beautiful eyes do all the talking. Her on-screen romantic chemistry with beau Saif Ali Khan is much talked about as the two are to be seen sizzling together in intimate scenes. The steamy love-making scenes have already become the talk of the town.

Kurbaan Hua- Kurbaan
The title track of movie ‘Kurbaan’ has mainly Saif Ali Khan in it and Kareena has not shot for it, but considering her Star value her presence could not to be ignored from this stylish promotional video.

If there is one aspect of Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor’s life that rates higher on the gossip charts than her relationship with the Junior Nawab of Pataudi, Saif Ali Khan, it is her size-zero measurement.

Kareena got into shape under the guidance of dietician Rujuta Diwekar when she had to wear that bikini for Tashan (a film where she also bonded big time with Saif). In Kambakkht Ishq, Bebo once again tantalised the audience when she walked around in a black swimming costume. And each time she shows off her body-shape, she manages to add a few hundred fans to the already existing long list of people who think Bebo has the hottest figure in the business.

But surprise, surprise, Bebo hasn’t starved to get this enviable figure. Says she, “People often wonder whether I eat an orange for lunch. But that isn’t the case. I eat pasta, pizzas, french fries and even chocolates on occasions. However, I have been taught by my dietician how to eat right. I control the quantities, do upto 40 surya namaskars and stay this way.”

Kareena who leans towards spirituality rather than religion is vegetarian for the last five years of her life. However, she is not an advocate for vegetarianism. “To each his own,” says the reigning Bollywood queen, “Saif can eat a goat for lunch and dinner, and I sit right next to him at the table. I have no issues at all. My sister Karisma Kapur (who has the best figure, according to me) loves her fish curry and rice. My mum Babita, who is Catholic, likes her rum and raisin pudding. And my father Randhir Kapoor doesn’t know the meaning of the word vegetarian. In fact, he has been in a state of shock for the last five years because I have given up eating meat. He thinks I need my head examined.”

Kareena also laughs and says, “My size zero is such a hot topic of discussion at dinner tables across people’s homes, that when Saif and I eat out at a restaurant, people don’t stare so much at us, as much as they stare at what is on my plate. Some even ask the maitre de, ‘what is she ordering for dinner?’ I love the curiosity element.” She adds, “But food and films are things for which each one develops their own tastes. What is good enough for me, can never be good for you and vice versa. All I can say is that never starve. Eat right; and you will go places both with your shape and your soul.”

Kareena Kapoor may have had a spate of flops — Kambakkht Ishq, Main Aur Mrs Khanna and Kurbaan — but after the success of her last film, 3 Idiots, she is on a high. The actress even received awards for her role in the film. And now Kareena has more reason to cheer. She has a busy year ahead with at least eight films lined up for release — Milenge Milenge, Golmaal 3, Lajjo, Kismat Talkies, Love You Maa, Shree Ashtavinayak’s untitled film, Gulel, Siddharth Malhotra’s remake of Stepmom, Agent Vinod and Dhruv.
The actress is also touted to be the queen of endorsements with many big brands in her kitty. Kareena is also said to be the highest paid female brand ambassador in India.

She has proved her mettle as an actress with movies like Chameli and Jab We Met. Kambakkht Ishq was sheer torture and demeaning to women. In her high heels and short dresses, Bebo looked stunning and was the only saving grace. She did the film as she was paid a bomb.

Main Aurr Mrs Khanna was a poorly directed regressive film that resembled a soap opera on TV. Kareena wasn’t even praised for her acting. She did the film because Karisma asked her to, as she is great friends with Salman Khan. Moreover, the film helped her purchase a new apartment.