When Kareena Kapoor came to launch a shopping festival in the city for a jewellery brand she endorses, everyone only had one question on their mind. And the actor, who has been very open about her relationship with actor-producer Saif Ali Khan, pre-empted that. “When I decide to get married, everyone will know,” she announced.

But during the course of an exclusive conversation, she did imply that wedding bells are around the corner, adding that she and her beau are very busy this year. “I have Bodyguard, RA.One, a film with Imran Khan and Agent Vinod,” says Kareena, who is currently shooting for Reema Kagti’s film with Aamir Khan.

As for marriage, she seems prepared. “I look forward to getting married. That’s something both Saif and I talk about. We’ve been going strong for three and a half years, and have always aimed to be together. This year we’re both really busy; he’s making Agent Vinod and acting in it. So hopefully after that movie releases, yes, we definitely do want to get married,” she reveals.

When asked whether her taking less work next year and the joke on Koffee With Karan about her marriage in 2012 had any connection, she laughs. “No, but I don’t think marriage can deter this career I’ve graphed for myself.”

Neither does the proud 30-year-old feel that a change in relationship status will affect the roles she is offered. “Today, from what I gather, 30-year-olds want to play 65-year-olds. Despite being 25, you still want to play roles that show you’re old and that you can really act. So what’s the problem if I’m 30, and I can act?” she says.

For now, she’s keen on taking on less projects next year. “I’ve over-worked myself in the last three years. I need a break, else I’ll exhaust myself,” says Kareena, who wants her wedding to be a small intimate affair, and not a big fat Indian function. “A wedding should involve the coming together of two lives. It should be more about me and my partner,” says the actor, who is the ambassador for Gitanjali’s brand, Parineeta. “You want to be known a little bit for your work, especially for Saif and me, who’ve done a body of work that not many actors have been able to achieve. It did get irritating when everything gets associated with a stupid, dumb relationship.”

Kareena Kapoor vamped it up in a sheer, pink, heavily embellished sari at the launch of The Great Indian Wedding Carnival at Hotel President on Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Thursday, April 7.

The 30-year-old hottie left us drooling by tying the sari well below her navel and pairing it with a sequined mini halter blouse.

She accessorized with exquisite diamond jewels – chandelier earrings and a bracelet on her right arm.

Her long hair, colored dark brown and styled straight with a middle parting, cascaded down her shoulders.

She wore standout eye makeup – thick eyeliner on lids and pink sparkling eyeshadow – and pink lipstick. A jeweled bindi and light pink nail polish rounded her festive looks.

In the midst of uplifting performances by singers and a wedding band, Kareena remained cheerful even when the assembled media tiresomely questioned her about her own wedding plans. She evaded the questions deftly, revealing no new information.

Kareena Kapoor at the launch of The Great Indian Wedding Carnival at Hotel President in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai on Thursday, April 7.

‘The Great Indian Wedding Carnival’ is a mega-shopping festival organized by India’s leading jewelery brands, launched to coincide with the Indian marriage season. It runs from April 8 to May 15 this year.

Endorsing the festival, Kareena said in a press statement:

“Mixing the old with the new, today’s Indian bride is showing an increasing preference for jewelery that integrates an international diamond look into traditional wedding jewelery designs. The creations from India’s leading jewelery brands that combine traditional elegance with contemporary styles are just perfect and I am sure that the consumers will really love them. What’s more they are now getting this jewelery along with other free gifts and amazing prizes at The Great Indian Wedding Carnival – what more could they ask for.”

Kareena Kapoor at the launch of The Great Indian Wedding Carnival at Hotel President in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai on Thursday, April 7.
The brands participating in the carnival include Parineeta, Nakshatra, Gili, Asmi, D’damas, Sangini, Diya and Menz.

Besides jewelery stores of these brands, discount offers are also available at leading jewelery chains such as Gitanjali Jewels and Shuddhi Jewels.

The sizzling Kareena Kapoor has another reason to dazzle for she is Gitanjali Jewels’ new Brand Ambassador for their bridal jewellery lines Parineeta, Sagaaee and ME Solitaire, which were unveiled earlier this week.

“I love jewellery and Parineeta, Sagaaee and ME Solitaire each have myriad designs with a traditional and personal touch. The Gitanjali group brings in itself quality and trust.” Meanwhile, Shardah Uniyal, General Manager, Marketing, Gitanjali Group stated, “Kareena is an epitome of beauty, known for her eternal style, persona and grandeur.”

ME Solitaire is a revolutionary concept that enables customers to create their own designs in eternal solitaires. The Sagaaee (meaning engagement) line has a traditional essence with a cosmopolitan outlook. Parineeta is the wedding line inspired by the royal Mughal era and given a contemporary rendition.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor are very liberal with their kisses. And their ways are highly generous as they share smooches not only with each other but also with their co-stars. Just view the statistics – Kareena kissed Akshay Kumar atleast 10 times in ‘Kambakkht Ishq’ while beau Saif has kissed Deepika Padukone about 5 times in their upcoming ‘Love Aaj Kal’.
Although, Kareena with her eternal pout blamed the script for her kisses, Saif Ali Khan wanted limelight for his debut production venture. Now, how far Saif’s kisses will take the film that remains to be seen but Kareena has definitely scored a point with her passionate kisses.

Saif has a remarkable history of kissing his heroines: Remember the steamy kisses with Vidya Balan in ‘Parineeta’; with Preity in ‘Salaam Namaste’ and so on. Bebo is no less, she kissed ex-beau Shahid Kapoor in ‘Jab We Met’ with a fervour that led people into thinking that perhaps their love-story will revive again.

Saifeena are truly fit to be crowned as king and queen of kissdom!

Gitanjali Group, the largest integrated diamond and jewellery manufacturers and retailers in India, announced Kareena Kapoor as their new brand ambassador for their bridal jewellery line Parineeta, Sagaaee and ME Solitaire. This was announced at a press conference held at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai. The event also marked the launch of Gitanjali’s new TV commercial featuring Kareena.

Kareena, who looked gorgeous in a white saree, and wearing one of Gitanjali’s collections, said that she felt very happy to be  the brand ambassador for Gitanjali as she loved jewels. She also added that she always prefered Gitanjali as their quality is the best.

Kareena was presented a ME Solitaire ring by Mr. Gilles Moutounet, Vice President Gitanjali Group.