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EXCLUSIVE: Katrina Kaif opens up on her relationship with Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and more; Watch video
In a tell-all interview, the Bharat actress Katrina Kaif gets candid about matters of the heart and the profession, in equal measure. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
Katrina Kaif is usually known to be quite reticent and hesitant when it comes to discussing her personal life in the media. But recently, the actress seems to have come into her own. Over the years, the pretty heroine has witnessed some huge highs and a few lows too, but there's one thing that's remained unchained - how she's remained as a person.
With Zero, the actress proved her mettle as an actress and she was flooded with praises for her brilliant portrayal of the alcoholic and an emotionally broken starlet in the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer. Ask her what she thinks of the changed perception about her, and she smiles, "There's definitely an acceptance or appreciation for Zero. The kind of feedback I got from my peers, the audience and the media, is special. It's always lovely. You feel wonderful about it. With Bharat so far, the response has been really fantastic. Now, the big test is going to be the release. That's judgment day. I'm looking forward to it but I'm nervous and excited." She further added, "For me, these have come in peaks. There were some ups and some downs. Namastey London was the first film I got really good reviews for. I was on a plane and Akshaye Khanna handed me a paper where the review had come and they said such sweet things about me. It was really nice of him. Over the years, there have been specific films that have been more reviewer friendly -like Raajneeti, New York and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Then, there are some films which are more about glamour and action friendly like Dhoom 3 and Bang Bang."
In a previous interview, she had revealed how her priorities were different when she was in a relationship with Ranbir Kapoor. Now, that has changed. She tells us, "At that point, there were other things that were sharing my focus. But now, the main thing in my life is movies. So I can focus on that. But there needs to be a balance between the two for sure."
Talking about how her equation with Salman Khan has evolved over the years, she reveals, "I remember the first film I did with Salman was Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and that was my third film as an actor. I was new and trying to find my feet. There were also a few days on Partner with Salman and Govinda who are the kings of improvisation. I was like, 'Oh Mmy Goodness'. You feel out of your depth there. So now, with Bharat, there is so much for me as a person. Salman was already Salman when we did our first film. For him, he doesn't have the same feedback. When I came on Bharat, I came as a different person because the experience is the best teacher."
For those who know their bond will also say how friendly they are. Salman can be seen pulling her leg all the time and she says, "He pulls everyone's leg. It's his personality which makes everyone feel comfortable. Everyone smiles around him." But she also reiterates, "I'm not a silent lamb. I give it back when I have to." Salman also said Katrina can never call him a brother. When prodded, Katrina breaks into a laugh. "Of course, he's not my brother. He's a friend but that's also about the humour he is known for."
Katrina who admits that she's a 'romantic person at heart' says she 'believes in the beauty and sanctity of love'. But she has created an example when she walked in and hugged her ex Ranbir Kapoor at an awards show. Not just that, she also maintains a cordial relationship with Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, too, at a time when the general perception claims that it's possibly impossible to be friends with people you share history with. But Katrina explains, "I'm taking this as a compliment. But yes, if someone like you, who knows me well, feels nice about my conduct, it's a good thing. I'm not trying to be saintly but it's always easier to just make peace, be friends, to be loving. I'm not doing this to make your life easier. But I'm doing it to make my life easier. It genuinely is more peaceful and you feel more lighter and happier when you don't hold on to any anger or grudges."
A lot of people might think that there's no space for a relationship but she rues, "Who said that? There's lots of space," she signed off.
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