Kareena Kapoor- Damn critics!

Kambakkht Ishq arrived, got ripped apart by critics, made it’s crores, enjoyed it’s celebrations and is now being followed by the release of other big films like Love Aaj Kal and Kaminey. With the euphoria surrounding the release of the film dying down over last few weeks and an all around stability coming in, Kareena Kapoor comes out smiling.

“Whatever I have would have said earlier would have seemed as if I was defending the movie. But then that was never the case. Why would I have done that when box office was the biggest defender of all? Audiences came in dozens to watch the film and they made the movie a success.

Even though it may not be the quintessential super-duper blockbuster Bollywood hit but a very good success it certainly is and collections pretty much prove that”, says Kareena who is now looking forward to the release of Saif Ali Khan’s Love Aaj Kal which releases this Friday.

In retrospection, doesn’t she feel surprised with the way media came down heavily on the film? Sighs Kareena, “But then isn’t a film like Kambakkht Ishq an easy movie to criticize?

If one looks in the recent past, most Akshay (Kumar) films have seen a similar response from critics as well as box office. Look at Welcome or Singh Is Kinng; critics disliked them both but audiences had their own mind.”

“Akshay is perhaps one of the only stars who has been party to such a consistent run with critics as well his audiences, both of whom seem to be on different sides of the fence”, she smiles.

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I’ve raised the bar for fashion: Kareena Kapoor

Having been effectually designated a style icon Kareena now intends to go off on a long shopping binge in various fashion capitals.

“I have to. I’ve no choice. I’m looked at as a fashion statement. Very tiring, but flattering. Dress designer Aki Narula has set imposible standards of fashion for me through my films. Now I’ve no choice but to live up to those standards. I’ve raised the bar for fashion.”

Then Kareena adds, “After Kambakkht Ishq in Qurbaan Aki has again made me look so special.”

Very shortly Kareena will be off for along global shopping expedition. “It becomes tiring for everything I wear to be in the media glare. I constantly need to be well dressed. It’s a price I’ve to pay, in more ways than one.

I don’t have a choice but to have my wardrobe filled with choices. Nowadays when I go abroad I find myself spending more time in the shops than holidaying.It’s a responsbiliy.

And I do need to be chic all the time. But my being a fashion icon also depends on my attitude and mood of the moment.”

Are there two Akkis in Kareena’s professional life now? Akshay and Aki Narula?

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