Kareena Kapoor is regarded as one of the most versatile actresses in Indian cinema. Although she gained fame for her roles as Poo and Geet, she has also demonstrated her range in films such as Jaane Jaan and The Buckingham Murders. With 25 years in the industry, Kareena feels it took time for audiences to see her as a serious actress.
In a conversation with Times of India Kareena Kapoor said, “People tend to overlook an actor’s gravitas if you are glamourous. If you see my choice of films, it proves this perception wrong. I have had a glamorous image, but I’ve never looked at myself like that. I prefer to keep my ear to the ground because it’s important for an actor to know the reality of a situation. I am focused on my performance. It took many films for people to take me seriously as an actor.”
She added, “Today, when a film like Buckingham Murders releases, people take notice because I have constantly been at it, proving myself. That’s also one of the reasons behind the longevity I have been able to achieve as an actor. I have constantly tried to prove myself as an actor for the past 25 years. And I don’t want people to say you have done it all, now what? I have a long way to go.”
Speaking about being recognized as Poo and Geet, Kareena said, “In the last 25 years, the first decade went in people assuming that I was Poo, and the other went in people thinking I am Bhatinda ki sikhni Geet. Maybe I am a mix of both. I want people to know that I am an actor who is very passionate about her job.”
She further mentioned, “People like to see me in roles like Geet or Poo more, perhaps because they are more connected to the masses. In the next 25 years, I will try to play more different roles. While I have done films with superstars, which have been hits, I have also had a career that I have simultaneously built to prove myself as an actor. The X factor combined with talent and, of course, 30 per cent of luck is what takes you places.”
Kareena also discussed the importance of reinvention and stated, “When I was 17-18 years old, I wanted to be in every film. If you stick around for a decade, you have to reinvent yourself, which is dangerous in a male-dominated profession. Aside from me, other courageous actresses have made significant progress throughout the years. Every five years, I ask myself, “What can I do now?” It's more than just being a part of popular films; it's also about leaving a legacy.
“I come from a family (the Kapoors) where I have been challenged because they all are such amazing actors, but I want to leave my mark somewhere. Every 10 years, there is someone new, so how am I going to last? Sustaining yourself is tougher, so I like to make varied choices, be it Buckingham Murders, Singham, Crew or Jaane Jaan, which dropped on a streaming platform. I feel it would have done great on the big screen, too” she concluded.
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