Kareena Kapoor got nostalgic while shooting for Punit Malhotra’s ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’ with Imran Khan in Bhuj, Gujarat as it brought back memories of her debut film, ‘Refugee’. She also confesses that she chose to do the film as it is set in a village atmosphere.
She shares, “Yes, when Puneet told me that we were going to shoot in Bhuj for our film ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’, I felt very happy as I had shot for my first film ‘Refugee’ out there. I took Puneet and the entire team to places where we would relish our food. Especially to a happening restaurant named Prince.” And added, “I had relished delicious food here even with Abhishek Bachchan while shooting for ‘Refugee’. Living in and around the same area where we lived during my debut film literally turned me nostalgic and I was very happy indeed.”
Highlighting the changes in Bhuj city she quips, “I have noticed a wide development in this city of Bhuj. Earlier there were just one flight to commute but now the flights have increased. The entire market areas have developed. All of us are aware of the fact that Gujarat has progressed tremendously. The city has experienced an overall development. It was indeed a treat to shoot out there.”
Coming back to the film, she shares, “I really felt nice when I was made to realise that the second half of the film is totally based on the rural India. In fact, I chose to do the film merely because it is based on the village atmosphere.” Adding about her love for villages, she reveals, “I love the kind of environment we witness in the villages unlike the urban India. I find the people in the villages are yet very innocent; they have a large heart and are always ready to help each other. They are indeed charming and also cherish the simpler joys in life.”
All praises for the film she says, “It is an entertaining film. It has lovely song numbers with a happening music. Everything the audience expects in a film will be there and especially they will love the village part. What more would people want? While they spend such an exorbitant amount for their tickets and if their experience is entertaining, I am sure they will enjoy the film.”
Shedding light on her character, she shares, “I play a social activist. I like to stand up for a cause or a protest immediately. Be it then anti-pollution, anti-smoking or anti-corruption. Basically in the character, I want to go ahead and do something for the people. She thinks cleaning up the entire nation is her responsibility.” About her lover boy in the movie, he adds, “Undoubtedly, our ideologies differ and thereafter I shift to a village where Imran follows me. And this firms the crux of the tale.”
Sharing her experience of working with her co-actor Imran, she shares, “Second time working with Imran brings more contentment. We make a great onscreen couple. Especially, working in his company feels good. I find him different when compared to any other Bollywood actor. Firstly, he is totally a non-filmy guy. He is a little foreigner by heart and loves to do different things. Also he is very charming.” Adding about his professional growth, she adds, “Professionally he has definitely grown a lot. He has done a fantastic job in the film ‘GTPM’. However, I have not seen the entire film; I have just watched the rushes of the film. I would give him 8 out of ten. If he gets more then I shall feel happy.”
Talking about the changes she wants to see in the nation, he shares, “Well in real I just hope the law of our country is totally reassessed, I think that is the dire need of the day. People need to take the law seriously. More than our folks, I think the politicians need to abide by the rules and regulations. I think our country can become a better place to live in provided the politicians try to bring in the necessary changes on par with the law and make the citizens law abiding as well.”
When it comes to choosing her films, she shares that at the end of the day what matters are the people you work with. “Choosing films I do not have any specific strategy. After lending my ears to the narration, I either choose the film or reject it. I have experienced a lot in this industry and I also keep in mind whether we will be compatible or not. I can never work in a stressed atmosphere. Big or small films do not matter to me. It has to be a good script and good people with whom I will be working,” shares Kareena about her secret choice factor. Talking about wrong choices and rejecting films, she adds, “It would not be too much to say that I have left quiet many films. And given those films to so many actresses on the platter. But I am okay with it. I am happy after ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ was successful film and I have been working with Karan Johar since then. I have no regrets. I never like to look back.”
Kareena shares how she has been working out religiously for her next film, ‘Shuddhi’ and says, “I have turned serious with my work outs for the last six months. I am training differently for my next film ‘Shuddhi’, it is a different film. I am not making six packs though.”
Talking about her favourite holiday destinations, she shares, “Being a travel freak while I am free I love to travel abroad to Switzerland and other places. But here in India, I love to go to Rajasthan, Jaipur and Jodhpur. I love these cities for its charm and I find the people very simple. The art and architecture of the city is alluring enough. The food is also very delicious. I also find the princely feelings, the grandeur of the raja maharajahs coming alive in these cities. The weather of these cities is one of the reasons that attract my attention.” And adds, “Since ‘Shuddhi’ shoot begins in December 2013 I will not be able to take holidays or enjoy travelling to any destination.”
Talking about the success ‘mantra’, for her marriage, she shares that there isn’t any, and says, “We courted each other five years before tying the knot. We were never in a hurry. There is no success mantra for our marriage. It is unlike any film which needs to have an item number to make some crores at the box office. However, in a marriage one looks forward for a good companionship, love needs to overrule any hassles what may come. I do not need to cook to make Saif happy.”
Confessing to being a homebody, Kareena shares, “I am a home bird. I do not like to socialise or go for parties. I do not have any filmy friends. All my friends are my school days friends. We do hang out at home, chat sometimes and enjoy sharing our experiences. We also sit at home and watch television. I am very lazy to go out gallivanting. But yes, sometimes we do go out. I love to relax at home.”
