'Have lived the last two decades by detaching myself': Kareena Kapoor Khan on how she survived 20 years in Bollywood

Kareena Kapoor Khan has been part of the industry for 20 years now but remains one of the biggest names in Bollywood right now. 2020 is a special year for the actress as she gears up for two mega projects like Laal Singh Chaddha and Takht. 

In a recent interview with Mid Day, Kareena spoke about her 2-decade long career and how reinvention and staying detached have served her well. "I am aware of the industry dynamics and have adequately reinvented myself. People who don’t have their heads on their shoulders can’t stand the pressures. Here, people around constantly boost your ego; having 40 million followers on Instagram and earning heaps of praise can create a false haze. But I have lived the last two decades by detaching myself. It’s an art that I have mastered over the years," Kareena said. 

She further added that along with the new lot of actors like Kangana Ranaut, she is helping change the story. She said, "Kangana [Ranaut], Vidya [Balan], Priyanka [Chopra Jonas] and I picked up films that molded different narratives for women. There was a shift in audience mentality. Actors, who are in their 30s, are a lot more relaxed now; they chase stories before everything else."

Kareena also did not shy away from praising Saif Ali Khan and how he has been a constant source of advice and guidance. "As actors, we meet the same people, talk about which film is being made, which brand endorsement you missed, which director you want to meet for the next big role. This loop gets toxic. For me, reinvention is getting the big picture right and [that is achieved] by knowing more about the world. I have had the privilege of taking a step back, travelling, reading, and meeting people who have nothing to do with this world. I owe that to Saif," Kareena said.