Like Kareena Kapoor Khan’s youthfulness, her energy: Ektaa Kapoor

Mumbai: Producer Ekta Kapoor poses for photos at the trailer launch of the upcoming film 'The Buckingham Murders' in Mumbai on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Ektaa R Kapoor, has heaped praise on Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan for what she brings to the table with an experience of over 2 decades.

Ekta attended the trailer launch of her upcoming home production, ‘The Buckingham Murders’ along with Kareena and Hansal Mehta at a multiplex in the Juhu area of Mumbai on Tuesday.

At the event, Ekta shared that the film has already recovered its cost including the P&A owing to the stardom of Kareena. Ekta also refused to call ‘The Buckingham Murders’ a more serious or a middle-of-the-road cinema and said that the film is as main commercial potboiler as it could get.

Mumbai: Actress Kareena Kapoor poses for photos at the trailer launch of the upcoming film 'The Buckingham Murders' in Mumbai on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Ekta told the media, “Kareena brings style and youthfulness. She is a big star and a great actress. I trust her craft.”

She then spoke about her earlier association with Kareena, ‘Crew’. The film also starred Kriti Sanon and Tabu in leading roles.

Ekta said, “The only condition of making 'Crew' for me was Kareena's casting. I told Rhea (Rhea Kapoor) that for this role I want Kareena baaki tum sab dekh lo (I want Kareena for this role, rest of the casting is your call).”

In ‘Crew’, Kareena essayed the role of the senior flight attendant, Jasmine Kohli, who hatches the plan of a heist with her colleagues.

‘The Buckingham Murders’ is helmed by Hansal Mehta, who is known for ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’ and ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’. The film also stars Ranveer Brar, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen.

Presented by Balaji Telefilms, produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mahana Films and TBM Films, the film is set to bow in theatres on September 13, 2024.Meanwhile, Kareena also has ‘Singham Again’ in the pipeline which marks her return to the ‘Singham’ franchise. The film is directed by Rohit Shetty and will be released on November 1. Like Kareena Kapoor Khan’s youthfulness, her energy: Ektaa Kapoor | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 04, 2024

Marriage thoughts make me weak: Soha Ali Khan

As talks of her brother Saif Ali Khan's impending wedding continue to hog the limelight, Soha Ali Khan, who is in a steady relationship with Kunal Khemu, says she is scared of marriage. The 33-year-old actress says the thought of marriage makes her weak. "I am not a responsible person. I am a child. I don't really feel like a grown up and marriage is meant for mature people. The thought of marriage makes me weak. I think that 30 is the new 20. So, I am not tying the knot anytime soon," Soha said. Saif's wedding with Kareena Kapoor was initially said to be set for October this year but then the actor said that the date is not finalised yet. Soha, who was previously seen on TV as the host of 'Godrej Khelo Jeeto Jiyo', is all set to make her small screen comeback with makeover show 'What Not to Wear-India' alongside fashion designer Aki Narula. "Actors are apprehensive about TV. But I did not have any second thoughts regarding this show. It is a great international format. There was huge need for a show like this in India. I am not a style expert but I decided to take up this show as I wanted to share my experiences with people," she said. Asked if she is fashion conscious, Soha said, "I studied in London, so I was high street fashion conscious. For me it was more about fitting in rather than standing out. "Being in the limelight has made me more fashion forward because I am under constant scrutiny. So, I have no choice but to be fashion conscious but otherwise I am not so much into it," she added. Soha also said that even directors are taking interest in making sure that the style quotient is not compromised in films. "I am happy that films now have a more professional setup. There are sketches of what the actors are going to wear in a particular scene to see if it works with the setting. That makes things easier," she said. The actress, who was last seen on the big screen in "Soundtrack", is currently filming Tigmanshu Dhulia's sequel to 2011 film "Saheb Biwi aur Gangster". "In 'Saheb Biwi aur Gangster 2' I play a character which is innocent but has grey shades. She pretends to be a victim but in reality she is not. My character is not as aggressive as Mahi's (Gill) character in the first part but has a mysterious air around her," she said. The film also stars Irrfan Khan, Jimmy Shergill and Mahie. Source: Screen India, Image: upload.wikimedia.org

Read More........ → December 11, 2013

Being a Kapoor, acting is genetic: Kareena

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When Kareena Kapoor says that acting is in her genes, the actress, who represents the fourth generation of her family, is absolutely right as the Kapoor family enjoys about an 85-year long association with arclight, greasepaint and camera. It was Kareena's great-grandfather Prithviraj Kapoor who laid down the foundation of acting in the family by entering showbiz in 1928, which was taken forward by his three sons - Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor whose wife Jennifer was the first female from the clan to act in movies. Later, all three sons of Raj Kapoor - Randhir, Rishi and Rajeev faced the camera. In the fourth generation, it was Randhir and actress Babita's daughter Karisma who carried forward the legacy of her family. Later, Kareena followed in her sister's footsteps. Talking about her association with filmdom, Kareena told IANS: "Being a Kapoor, acting is genetic. My sister paved the way for me in the industry when she became the first Kapoor girl to take up acting. "Reminiscing of filmdom as a child, Kareena said she would accompany Karisma, who entered filmdom in 1991 with Prem Qaidi, to the sets and has grown up with the industry. "As a child, I used to accompany Lolo (Karisma) to the sets of her films, so I've seen the industry grow and vice versa. I have nothing but the highest regards for the industry," said Kareena, who completes 13 years in filmdom and has been part of over 45 films, including hits like Ajnabee, Aitraaz, Jab We Met and 3 Idiots. Source: Hindustan Times, Image: flickr.com

Read More........ → August 06, 2013