Kareena & her...wax statue, report & agent vinod !!!

Kareena Kapoor finds wax statue the biggest honour

"I think being waxed at Madame Tussaud's is one of the biggest honours I have ever received. In my whole career, I think to be given this particular honour is very rare," said Kareena.

The 31-year-old, who made her debut with 'Refugee' in 2000, gives credit to her fans.

"It is obviously because of you guys and all my fans who have made it possible and made my dream come true," she said. Kiss

Kareena's wax statue, which cost 150,000 pounds, was unveiled at the musuem in Blackpool Oct 27, a day after the release of her latest film 'RA.One'.

"I never really thought that I would be waxed or that my statue would stand besides that of famous personalities in museum. Whether it is Mr. Bachchan, or Shah Rukh or Sachin Tendulkar.... really never thought I would be standing next to them. But thank you guys for making my dream possible," she said.

Currently, the actress has her kitty full with projects like 'Ek Main Aur Ek Tu', 'Agent Vinod', Reema Kagti's untitled project and Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Heroine'.

source : ibnlive

"Kareena is already family" - Soha Ali Khan

A few days ago, it was reported that actor Saif Ali Khan had confirmed his plans to marry Kareena Kapoor in February-March 2012. And even though Kareena is yet to talk about the wedding, Saif's sister Soha Ali Khan says Bebo is "already part of the family."

"All of us are very fond Kareena. Besides being fully supportive, she is a very caring and nice person. Both bhai (brother) and Kareena are very good together. She makes him happy and completes him in so many ways. They make a very good couple," said the Rang De Basanti (2006) actor a few days ago, adding that the entire country is looking forward to their marriage.

"Their relationship has become very strong. Both Kareena and bhai have grown a lot as a couple. Since both of them have openly declared that they want to get married next year, we are completely expecting a marriage," said Soha.

In the above-mentioned report, Saif had stated that he and Kareena would definitely get married by early next year.

"We plan to get married in February 2012 after Agent Vinod releases, but if the film's release gets delayed we will still get married by March. We won't postpone the marriage beyond that anymore," he had said.

Source: Hindustan Times

Will Saif & Kareena sizzle with Agent Vinod?

With RA.ONE nearing the end of its run, Kareena Kapoor is now moving on to her next release AGENT VINOD. While audience as well as critics review did mention that she was one of the brighter spots of the film, especially due to the way she sizzled in 'Chammak Challo', even Kareena would agree that when it came to on-screen chemistry between her and Shahrukh, there wasn't much to offer due to the film's genre.

Now that AGENT VINOD is about to hit the screens, one can well expect the film to be really special for her, courtesy her real life partner producing and acting in it. So can one say that it would be their chemistry that would facilitate in igniting the screen in a big way?

Says Kareena, "See, Saif was my real life partner even during the days of KURBAAN but the film didn't do very well. It ultimately depends upon how a director wants to present his actors. With AGENT VINOD though I can promise that (director) Sriram Raghavan has gone all out to ensure that my pairing with Saif indeed stands out since the script requires that."

One does tend to believe this while also considering the fact that BODYGUARD was a love story in the disguise of an action drama whereas RA.ONE had everything but a love story embedded into the screenplay.

In that context, while one wonders how much scope for romantic rendezvous a spy thriller like AGENT VINOD carries, Kareena says, "AGENT VINOD has to be seen for what it is instead of being conscious of the fact that it features me along with Saif."

While she seems to be quite poised about the future prospects of AGENT VINOD, how is Saif looking forward to the film's release? After all ever since KURBAAN, his only other film has been AARAKSHAN where he merely enjoyed an extended guest appearance of sorts.

"Frankly, Saif's whole life currently revolves around AGENT VINOD. He is super excited about the film and has worked on it with all the passion. You would see that for yourself," smiles Kareena before signing off.

Source: Smashits

Madhur’s Heroine to finally get going

Madhur Bhandarkar’s magnum opus, which has spent the best part of 2011 making news for all the wrong reasons, is all set to go underway, and the auspicious date chosen is November 25. The sets are ready, as are the costumes; the schedules have all been booked, and even the question that gave Madhur the most headaches - that of the lead actress - has been sorted. Kareena Kapoor has given the green signal to the project, and confirmed her dates too. “Madhur is looking forward to this, but is a tad nervous as well. He hasn’t forgotten the difficulties the film ran into earlier this year,” says his office. The script has been tweaked slightly to suit Kareena, but is largely the same as it was for Aishwarya Rai.

Meanwhile, Kareena too is ready to face the camera for what promises to be the biggest role of her career. Her costume designers, make-up artistes, and other technicians have also assured her that they would come up with the best for her biggest venture. The buzz is that Kareena is already following a certain diet to achieve a slender body for her ultra-glamorous avatar in the film.

source : deccanchronicle

Saif confirms a February/March Wedding!

Saif Ali Khan hasn't spoken about his impending wedding to Kareena Kapoor, till now. Contrary to stories doing the rounds that the wedding - to be held in his ancestral Pataudi Palace - has been postponed thanks to delays with Agent Vinod and his father Mansur Ali Khan's recent death, Saif confirms for the first time that they will marry early next year.

Kareena had always maintained that she and Saif would tie the knot in 2012 but there was some confusion if it would be early 2012 or end of the year. Saif's mother Sharmila Tagore has also declared that her son is planning to marry Kareena "very soon." The plan was to get married after the release of Saif's home production Agent Vinod, which was to release on December 9 but the film got delayed, which sparked speculation that the wedding would be postponed.

Saif confirms, "Kareena and I will definitely get married by early next year. We plan to get married in February 2012 after Agent Vinod releases, but if the film's release gets delayed we will still get married by March. We won't postpone the marriage beyond that anymore." He adds, "Kareena is a wonderful girl and we are extremely compatible. My family and she have always got along well. We share the same values in life, love each other completely and I want to spend more time with her. I am looking forward to the marriage now." The wedding at Pataudi Palace will be a traditional and grand one, attended by the couple's family and friends.

Source: Times of India

Kareena & Agent Vinod

Kareena Kapoor: AGENT VINOD is a very big film

Announced over a year and a half back, this Sriram Raghavan film is now finally inching towards its eventual release date. A spy thriller with Saif Ali Khan in the title role, one wonders whether AGENT VINOD turned into a cause of frustration for the real life couple since the film saw a change in release timing every now and then.

"In October, we embarked upon the last schedule of the film," Kareena says with a sense of reassurance in her voice, "Honestly speaking, AGENT VINOD has taken just the right kind of time that a film of this scale really requires. It is just that since the film has been in news for such a long time, there is this perception amongst a few out there that it is taking time to complete."

One tends to agree with her here since the film did see an extensive shooting schedule for itself that was spread across the globe and required extensive pre/post production as well.

"Do you know that it has some serious action sequences which are on the same scale as any other big budgeted James Bond kind of a film," Kareena continues in an animated tone, "The fact of the matter is that this is hardly the kind of a film that can be made fast. Unlike a comedy that can be wrapped up in 50 days, AGENT VINOD does require some elaborate shooting schedules spread over months."

On a parting note, Kareena adds, "It is a very big film and we are into the last leg now. Saif, Sriram and Dinesh (Vijan) are working out the logistics for the film's release. In the first quarter of next year, we would be definitely unveiling AGENT VINOD."

Though she is keeping cards close to her, sources indicate that the film is all set for February release.

source : glamsham

Ek Main Ek Tu vs. Agent Vinod

It’s a lesson Aishwarya Rai Bachchan learned last year (with Action Replayy and Guzaarish), and one that Kareena Kapoor should hopefully be able to avoid in 2012. We’re talking about having two of your projects clash at the box office, to the detriment of both. Kareena faces a tricky situation with Saif Ali Khan’s Agent Vinod (pegged for a February 10 release) and Karan Johar’s Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (slated to arrive on the weekend preceding Valentine’s Day).

But a source said KJo will give way: “This would be the second time Karan will reschedule Ek Main... for Kareena. It was meant to release last November, but Karan postponed it so Bebo could focus on Ra.One."

Bebo to start shooting for Heroine from Nov 25

Kareena Kapoor, who's had a good run this year with successful films like Bodyguard and Ra.One, is all set to start work on another high profile project soon. From November 25, she starts shooting for Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine.

The ambitious project has finally found its bearings and will be shot at one long stretch to preserve continuity. That makes Heroine Kareena's only film on the floor for now.

A source says, "Madhur Bhandarkar and UTV need Kareena to be her character throughout the shooting so she can't be distracted with other projects. The role of the actress needs to go through various phases and the transitions must not appear abrupt. For this, she needs to be with the project till the very end."

The source also added that Kareena will not just be going through physical transformation, she'll also attend rigorous reading sessions and workshops. "The character's language also changes with her physicality as she grows older and decline sets in. It's a role modelled on a particular actress who reached legendary proportions and then drank herself into oblivion at a young age," the source adds.

The target is to get Kareena a National award for her performance. Earlier, Tabu and Priyanka Chopra have won National awards for their performances in Madhur's Chandni Bar and Fashion respectively.

Kareena has not been told to model herself on this actress. But the role has been written following certain guidelines fashioned after another legendary actress. Although no one will be named publicly for fear of attracting the wrong kind of attention, there will be enough hints for the audience to know who it is.

It's a first for Kareena as she has never attended workshops for films and wants to fully concentrate on her character. Siddharth Roy Kapoor of UTV, producer of the film, says, "We start shooting from November 25. Script discussions and pre-production are on in full swing. I think Kareena is fully into it."

Source: Rediff