I balance things out to sustain in the film industry: Kareena Kapoor Khan

By Ramsha Akhtar

on May 25, 2018

With a career spanning for over 18 years in the Bollywood industry, Kareena Kapoor Khan has seen her fair share of highs and lows. From blockbuster hits such as Jab We Met to Indie films such as Omkara or Chameli, the actress wears her characters on her sleeve.

At a recent promotional event for Veere Di Wedding, the actress revealed her trick to sustain in the film industry. She said:

“I am always proud of my glamorous image."

"One has to enjoy some commercial success. If I have done an Udta Punjab, then I have also done the Golmaal series. I have always tried to balance things out. To sustain in the film industry for 18 years one has to keep doing exciting work. I do films that suit my personality, my time limit. I do films that I like.”

The actress said that she always picks up stories "no mainstream commercial heroine" would. And her script selection process, read it in her own words:

“I just see - is this film entertaining, is the script good? Can I see myself in it and do I have a good part? When all these things fall in place I tick a film and I am on board.”

With a household name and among the reigning queens in B-Town, the actress shared how she stays grounded:

“I don’t think anyone joins the industry thinking, ‘I want to become a star’. You join it because you like acting, you like movies, you are passionate about cinema. I enjoy acting and people like me, my work and that is why I am a star.”

She also credits a loyal fan-base for standing by her in her successes and failures:

“I have a loyal fan following and I feel lucky to be one of those few actors to have the support of fans. I am a fan-built star as I have had successes and failures and nothing has deterred my fans. My fans have stood by me every time.”

Talking about a change in her priorities post-Taimur's birth, the actress said:

“It is interesting when directors write roles for you, but maybe I can’t do all kind of roles. Now I look at how much time a film would take. I have a limited amount of time because I have to give a lot of time to family and my son. So I will do one film a year because now I can’t do three films.”