During an interaction with Humans of Bombay, Kareena Kapoor Khan spoke at length about getting inspired by her sister to become an actor, her love story with Saif, motherhood and more.
Kareena Kapoor Khan is one of the most stunning and talented actors we have in Bollywood. Be it onscreen or offscreen, the actor is loved by many and how! She is considered a fashion icon and even during her pregnancy she slayed it like a boss and inspired many to do so. After giving birth to her son Taimur Ali Khan, Bebo jumped back to work and started shooting for her film, Veere Di Wedding.
Kareena knows how to balance both her personal and professional life. She is unapologetic about it and however people judge her, the actor gives a deaf ear and lead her life like she wants to be. Moreover, people love Saif Ali Khan and Kareena as a couple while they also timely prove how madly they are in love with each other. Recently, during an interaction with the popular Instagram page, Humans of Bombay, Kareena spoke at length about getting inspired by her sister Karisma Kapoor to become an actor, her love story with Saif, son Taimur Ali Khan and more.
Check it the excerpts below:
1. How sister Karisma Kapoor inspired Kareena Kapoor Khan to be an actor
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When I came back home from boarding school, Karisma had just started acting. I was in awe of her–I remember her in ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’, being so passionate. She held herself with such pride through everything; watching her made me want to act too. So when my time came, she taught me to wade through this industry as a woman.
It started out great – I did amazing films. But then for a year, I didn’t work. I felt like my career was over; I was told to ‘re-invent’, become size 0. Everyone goes through a lull in their career. But as an actor, it's worse–there are so many eyes on you!
2. On Saif Ali Khan
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Somehow through my life, I’ve been blessed with people who have supported me thoroughly! So just when I thought I was falling, Saif caught me. I’d met him before, but while we were filming 'Tashan', something changed. I wore my heart on my sleeve! He was so charming; I fell for him hook, line & sinker.
I remember while shooting in Ladakh & Jaisalmer, we’d go on long bike rides for some alone time. We’d enjoy the beauty, have great conversations & just bond!
He’s 10 years older than me & has 2 kids. But for me, he was just Saif–he helped me heal & love myself. Maybe it was the fact that we’re so different–he’s more private & not ‘Bollywoodised’, but I imbibed that from him. I learnt to balance things & not let them get to me.
We'd been dating for a while when he said he’s not 25 & can't keep dropping me home every night. So he told my mom, ‘I want to spend the rest of my life with her. We want to live together.' My mom was cool with it. It’s so easy with him. Even when we decided to get married, it felt right.
3. On son Taimur Ali Khan
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A few years later, I was blessed with our son, Taimur. Motherhood is the greatest thing that's happened to me. Taimur is a part of me – I can’t go an hour without him. He’s always with me wherever I am. He makes me want to work harder every day.
4. On balancing family and career!
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I’m at a stage in my life where I don’t have to choose between career & family. I’m doing both. I’m an actor but through all the ups & downs I’ve been a sister, a wife, a mom & none of these roles have deterred me. In fact, it’s put me on the right path. My dreams have gotten bigger – there’s much more to achieve. As an actor, and as a woman.
(All photos via Instagram)
