Kareena Kapoor's quirky take: Bollywood actors have nothing interesting

Kareena Kapoor finds no difference in life after getting married. Sharing how she maintains her balance between professional and personal life, she talks about her upcoming film ‘Satyagraha’ where she plays a journalist.

“Just recently, when we were in America and discussing about people inquiring about the difference while being unmarried and married? However, we wondered why do people ask such questions? It is just the same. There is not much of a difference. I was working then and even now I am working,” shares the actress.

When asked whether her life is as free as when she was single and she confesses, “No, I am free even now. I do what I feel is good for me. I have always been a responsible person even before marriage. I shouldered my responsibilities towards my mom, my family. Similarly being married now I have to shoulder my responsibilities towards Saif (Ali Khan) also.” And adds, “Well, Saif is a 43-year old responsible man. He can take care of himself.”

Stressing on the importance of striking a balance, she says, “I strike a balance both professionally as well as looking after home priorities. I have always had a keen interest both in my work as well as my love life. I fail to understand why people care to talk when someone is in love. Is it a crime to be in love? Unquestionably, I do not think so. Also why do people try to associate your love life with your career? I feel earlier too, I breathed the same air to live. Nonetheless, I loved my mom my family and it is just the same for me at this point of time too.”

Talking about her relationship with her husband’s family, she says, “I share a great rapport with my mom-in-law as well as Saif. I have a ball. The way I had during our dating days. Saif is also the same; I do not find any difference in him after and before marriage. I also hope he does not change.” And adds, “All praises to my mother-in-law (Sharmila Tagore). My all time favourite of is ‘Amar Prem’. But I don’t think classics should be remade!”

Being the catalyst in ‘Satyagraha’, she adds, “I am the voice, Jasmine has to sum up each and every minute report that takes place during the revolution and present it truthfully. I agreed to playing this part merely because I have always liked to perform different characters.” And adds, “I also opted to perform the character of ‘Chameli’ while I was just 22 years. Prakashji’s films are not just ‘masala’, it is a different film always. ‘Satyagraha’ is also an entertaining and an inspiring film. The story of the film is relevant to the recent times.”

Shedding more light on her character, she says, “Playing the journalist, I feel I belong to the media fraternity. I have always supported the media. The media should be very responsible as they spread news and also help in bringing about the changes required.” And adds, “Given a chance, I would love to interview Brat Pitt from Hollywood. I feel Bollywood actors have nothing interesting for me.”

Language has been a barrier to Kareena and she shares, “I have been offered many roles in Tamil and Telugu. But I simply could not do those films because I do not understand the language. I feel I will not be able to do justice to it unless I understand the language myself.”

Talking about shooting in Bhopal, she shares, “Working in Bhopal was great. The city seemed to belong to Prakashji. Almost more than 2000 locals worked in the film. They were in awe with the filmmaker. They have amazing respect for him. It felt great to get up in the morning and go on the sets. But I could not make time to visit our own palace. Working with the ensemble cast- Amit uncle, Arjun and Ajay was good.”

Given one opportunity to participate in a real ‘Satyagraha’, Kareena feels that she would fight for the cause of women safety. “Women need safety in our country .The anger of the youth is on the peak. If we need a secure India we have to change the law. It is the time to reassess the law. Also my sister has a daughter. I hope by the time she is 16 years, our law may have changed for better,” reiterates the heroine who believes in fighting for change, at least now in reel!
 

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