Kareena's Rs 5-crore fizzy deal

Kareena Kapoor has apparently charged a record amount for her latest endorsement deal with a beverage brand

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That seems to be Bebo’s recent mantra. The actress has just signed on a whopping deal with a lemonade brand, giving archrival Katrina Kaif (who endorses a mango drink) a run for her money.

We learnt that Bebo, who was the face of another popular cola company, lost no time after her current contract expired and grabbed another endorsement deal from a rival brand for apparently a whopping Rs 5 crore.

Queen of endorsements

Says a source, “Kareena now has 16 brands in her kitty including the latest one, easily making her the most sought-after face in the ad space amongst the actresses. 2011 was the year of big money for Kareena, thanks to her back-to-back hits.”

Ever since she signed onto to Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine, the actress’s fat pay cheques have been grabbing headlines. She was apparently paid almost Rs 8 crore for the film, the highest for any actress in the Indian film space ever.

Clearly that has reflected on her choice of brands and the money she is charging for them as well. Adds the source, “Though Bebo has a lot of film commitments, she makes sure she gives enough time to her brands and hence charges as much.”

Kareena was also spotted shooting for her very first commercial with the brand a few days ago at Brabourne studio in Mumbai. Adds the source, “Both Katrina and Asin who endorse soft drinks have had ads that have gained a lot of popularity.

So Kareena and her team were insistent that the commercial must be catchy and entertaining.” All Kareena had to say is — “I am not allowed to talk money!”

Rate card per endorsement (approx)

Katrina Kaif
Rs 4-4.5 crore

Priyanka Chopra
Rs 3-3.5 crore

Deepika Padukone
Rs 2-3 crore

Madhuri Dixit
Rs 1-2 crore

Vidya Balan
Rs 1-1.5 crore

Anushka Sharma
Rs 80 lakh

Credit: Mid-Day.com

Undivided attention to 'Heroine'

Kareena, whose much talked- about wardrobe for the movie has 150 costumes, costing almost 1.3 crore,plays a top Bollywood actress in the movie.

Undivided attention to 'Heroine'
For years now, the successful actress has been juggling many movies together. Ever since she went on a ‘hit- spree’, Kareena’s dairy has been full. But this time, while working on ‘Heroine’, the gorgeous actress is going to concentrate completely on one movie.

To give undivided attention to the Bhandarkar movie, she is trying to wrap up ‘Ek Main Aur Ek Tu’, her Karan Johar movie, with Imran Khan as fast as possible.

In an interview with a daily, Kareena was quoted as saying, “It’s going to be a very aggressive film. I have to give my life to it; otherwise, there’s no point in doing it. So, I simply can’t take up anything else during that time.”

On being quizzed about her role in the movie, Kareena said, she has never played such a “bipolar and schizophrenic character”.

This role is definitely one of her most challenging roles so far, and Kareena is ensuring that she gives it her best.

'Heroine' Kareena's costumes worth Rs 1.2cr

How much does it take to look like a heroine? For Kareena Kapoor who will be seen in Madhur Bhandarkar's controversial film, it's going to take outfits worth 1.2 crore by designer Manish Malhotra.

Every scene in the film will have four costume changes. "The film will have 130 costumes designed especially for her by ace designer Manish Malhotra. Kareena plays a diva at the prime of her career. Each scene will have at least four costume changes. Heroine is an extravagant project and they are leaving no stone unturned to make it look as glamorous as possible," a source told Mumbai Mirror.

"Rs 5 lakh of the film's budget was previously spent on costumes that the former leading lady, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, wore, during the nine days that she shot for Heroine," added the source.

Manish Malhotra told the tabloid: "I have never made so many costumes for one actress in my entire career, till date."

After the film got shelved due to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's pregnancy, Kareena Kapoor stepped in to save the project. Bebo was the original choice for the role as well. "The whole world knows that Heroine is my movie, that it was written for me and Madhur was in talks with me. I couldn't do it because of date problems so he moved on. What happened in between is not my concern," the actor had earlier told HT.

Kareena Kapoor reportedly had demanded a whopping Rs 10 crore from UTV for the film but has settled for Rs 8 crore.

Pre-production work has already started and the film will hit the floors in November. Source

Saif orders a wedding ring for Kareena

Saif Ali Khan has begun his marriage preparations already and has reportedly ordered a big diamond ring from a Bandra based jeweller for his ladylove. The big fat wedding is scheduled for February next year.

According to sources, Saif had asked for a selection of diamond rings from this jeweller based out of Bandra. They sent him rings of different cuts and carats. He had asked for princess cut diamonds and also a few other shapes.

He took his time deciding on the perfect ring for his girl and finally took the one he liked about a week back, added the source.

Kareena had earlier told a newspaper, "of course, I want to marry Saif. Doesn't every woman want to take her relationship to the next level? Saif and I are definitely going to marry. I am a lucky girl. There is love, so there can never be any infidelity."

Ritu Kumar is reportedly designing Kareena's wedding outfit as Saif's mother Sharmila Tagore has an old association with the designer. When we approached the designer, she refused to divulge any details: "They are my personal friends and I would not like to comment about it."

Saif and Kareena are currently shooting together for 'Agent Vinod'.

Kareena Kapoor high on success after Bodyguard

The Salman Khan-Kareena Kapoor film Bodyguard has broken the record of the Salman-Sonakshi Sinha movie Dabangg in just five days after its release.

Kareena is in seventh heaven. Back in the saddle as the No. 1 Bollywood diva, she says, I have three films on the list of the six highest grossing films in Hindi cinema. Bodyguard, 3-Idiots and Golmaal-3. I'm ecstatic.''

Kareena says Bodyguard has crossed 82 crore in just five days making it a mammoth hit and her biggest one. Trade sources say Bodyguard will not succeed in breaking the 3 Idiots overall record. But of course at this stage everything we speak on the subject is a conjecture.

As for Salman Khan, he is the No. 1 Khan and the No. 1 hero because he has Bodyguard, Dabangg and Ready on the list of the highest grossers. Aamir has 3 Idiots and Ghajini, while Ajay Devgn has Golmaal-3.

'Heroine' Kareena slashes fee, to share profits

Kareena Kapoor who had demanded a whopping Rs 10 crore from UTV for Heroine has settled for Rs 8 crore. But the actor would now be sharing profits with the producers. This makes Kareena the first ever female actor to enter this space.

"Kareena had earlier demanded Rs 8 crore. After several meetings, she has now decided to slash her fee. However, she will now be a part of the profit sharing rights. The producers have worked it out in a way that Kareena ends up getting Rs 8 crore out of the project," a source told Mumbai Mirror.

Kareena Kapoor would be the first female actor, to have signed a profit sharing agreement for a film. Earlier actors like Salman Khan, SRK, Aamir Khan and Imran Khan have been in similar arrangements.

We hope that Madhur's film is finally unjinxed!

Kareena Kapoor flies Saif Ali Khan to London for birthday?

Kareena Kapoor has reportedly secretly flown her boyfriend Saif Ali Khan to London for his birthday.

The actor celebrated his 41st birthday while staying at the exclusive Claridges hotel, according to The Times of India.

A source told the paper: "Last week they were shooting for Agent Vinod, but nobody knew what Kareena had planned for Saif's birthday. She requested Saif's production partner Dinesh Vijan for five days off from the shoot to whisk him off to London.

"This year, Saif's birthday plans have been kept completely quiet and nobody except their families know where they are. They are staying at their favourite hotel Claridges.

"Kareena even made all the arrangements for the birthday dinner on Tuesday night at an exclusive resto-bar in London."

The actress kept the plans lowkey because her boyfriend prefers to keep their personal lives private, the source said.

In June, it was rumoured that Kapoor would have her waxwork at Madame Tussauds unveiled on her boyfriend's birthday.

The pair are reportedly planning to get married by the end of 2012 and set an official engagement date around Valentine's Day.

Kareena's Lie Exposed

Unlike the tall claims being made, Bebo's wax statue won't be unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London but in a small English town. Even her look hasn't been finalised

For months on end, we were told that a wax statue of Kareena Kapoor was being prepared for the famous Madame Tussauds in London.

She was going to be immortalised in her Chameli avatar, and her statue would be unveiled on August 15, fortuitously just a day before beau Saif Ali Khan's 41st birthday. As it turns out, not everything is what it seems.

According to sources, the 'Chameli' look has not been finalised and her wax statue won't be displayed in the famous museum, but a new branch somewhere in Blackpool, a small town in north west England.

"Initially, the Kareena camp leaked reports that her wax statue was to be unveiled on August 15.

Now that the date is upon us, they are saying the event has been postponed to October and that the statue might be unveiled in Blackpool, " said a source, adding that no 'Chameli' look was ever finalised.

So far, six Indians have found place at Madame Tussauds, a museum of wax statues.

These include Sachin Tendulkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and early this year, Hrithik Roshan.

A person close to Kapoor requesting anonymity, claimed that while the statue will be unveiled in Blackpool, it will later be transported to the famous museum in London.

"Bebo's statue will be unveiled at a new Madame Tussauds in Blackpool and later transported to London. The idea is to start off a new Madame Tussauds in Blackpool with Bebo's statue, " he said.

On Kapoor's look for the statue, he agreed that none has been finalised.

"Designer Manish Malhotra was given the job of deciding Bebo's look at Madame Tussauds and he gave three options -- her characters in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met and Sudhir Mishra's Chameli. But the final look is yet to be decided."

Another friend of Kapoor's appeared angry at the insinuations that she has been generating the stories. "Bebo is not a nobody who needs to plant stories, trying to prove how she is in demand, " she said.

Source: Mid-Day.com

Kareena Kapoor remakes Mandakini wet sari scene

Kareena Kapoor has filmed a bathing sequence for new release Bodyguard.Filmed under a waterfall, the scene is inspired by Mandakini's translucent wet sari sequence in Ram Teri Ganga Maili.

Director Atul Agnihotri commented: "We shot the love song 'Teri Meri Prem Kahaani' with Salman Khan and Kareena recently. Kareena looked absolutely stunning in the sari.

"The audiences will surely enjoy the song and fall in love with her all over again."

The romantic track between Kapoor and Khan was completed in a three-day schedule at Mumbai's Film City.

Choreographer and Just Dance judge Vaibhavi Merchant worked with the actress on the production.

Mandakini retired from acting in 1999, marrying a Buddhist monk and becoming involved with the Tibetan movement in India.

Bodyguard, which unveiled its first teaser last month, is scheduled to release August 31.

Ritu Kumar to design Kareena wedding dress.

Kareena Kapoor has reportedly chosen Ritu Kumar to design her wedding dress.

The Ra.One star picked the designer to create an outfit for her planned wedding to Saif Ali Khan in early 2012, claims Mumbai Mirror.

"Ritu Kumar has a longstanding relationship with Saif's mum Sharmila Tagore, who has also walked the ramp for her on several occasions," a source told the newspaper.

"Kumar even photographed Sharmila and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi for her coffee table on the costumes and textiles of Indian royalty in the '90s, where Sharmila wore the traditional Bhopali farshi paijama and dupatta that she wore on her wedding day in December 1969."

The choice of Delhi-based Kumar has suprised many commentators, who had expected Kapoor to choose her friend, Bollywood costume designer Manish Malhotra.

Kapoor and Khan will reportedly announce an official date for their wedding in the next few weeks.

The couple will be seen together in upcoming spy action thriller Agent Vinod.

Heroine is my movie, "Kareena Kapoor"

Kareena Kapoor has broken her silence on speculation that she may be taking on Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine.

The film was shelved after lead actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan announced her pregnancy.

Kapoor is quoted by the Mumbai Mirorr as saying: "The whole world knows that Heroine is my movie, that it was written for me and Madhur was in talks with me. I couldn't do it because of date problems so he moved on. What happened in between is not my concern.

"I don't have any dates until January next year, so I'm not going to sign on any movie until October. I'm really keen to work with Madhur, but you'll have to wait for an official announcement."

Kapoor was Bhandarkar's original choice for the film but the 30-year-old had reportedly refused the project because she felt the content was too bold for her.

However, Kapoor denied that she had ever insisted on 'toning down' the movie's intimate scenes, saying: "I liked the script that was narrated to me. If the director is open to discussion, we'll talk more ... He brings out a different side to an actor.

"I've always been an experimental actor rather than just a singing-dancing, glamorous star. I made my debut with the off-beat Refugee and did Chameli when I was 22. I'm open to all kinds of cinema."

Although Kapoor was the original choice for the title role, the movie was launched at this year's Cannes Film Festival with Rai Bachchan in the part.

Kareena Kapoor credits her glow to yoga

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Karena Kapoor has credited her glow to a healthy balanced diet and yoga. Kareena Kapoor is in the habit if practicing yoga on a daily basis and indulges in a strict routine of two hours of power yoga everyday followed by uninterrupted meditation.

A source close to the star says that yoga has not just done wonders for Kareena and has filled her with a lot of positive energy that reflects on her face.

Kareena in ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’ sequel

MUMBAI: Apparently, Kareena Kapoor has been signed on for the ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbai’ sequel, opposite Akshay Kumar.While there was speculation about everyone from Katrina Kaif to Priyanka Chopra being approached for the role of the gangster's glamorous moll, it's Bebo who has walked away with the honours!

Karishma to make comeback in 3D film

MUMBAI: Indian actress Karishma Kapoor will make her comeback after five years in an upcoming 3D film. After Hollywood, the 3D craze has also taken India by storm. Maybe it is this new trend that convinced Karishma to make her comeback.

The film “Dangerous Ishq” will be directed by Vikarm Bhatt who also directed India’s first 3D film Haunted. The film will begin shooting in September in Rajasthan. According to news reports Karishma is very excited about working in the 3D film.

Kareena Kapoor 'recreates Jab We Met look'

Kareena Kapoor's new film Bodyguard will see her styled in a similar look to her character in Jab We Met.

Although the Atul Agnihotri project is being shot on a closed set at Goregaon's Film City, images of the star have been leaked.

"Those who liked me as Geet in Jab We Met, will hopefully be happy with this look," Kapoor told the Hindustan Times.

The actress is reportedly wearing traditional salwar-kurta outfits in the film, similar to her 2007 hit opposite Shahid Kapoor.Kapoor also indicated that audiences would appreciate Salman Khan's look in the remake of the southern film.

She said: "Salman's looking really hot. I'm going to be the envy of all the girls."
Kapoor and Khan were last seen on screen together in the commercially underperforming Main Aur Mrs Khanna.

Kareena Kapoor waxwork unveiled on Khan's birthday?

Kareena Kapoor's waxwork statue will reportedly be revealed at Madame Tussauds on her boyfriend Saif Ali Khan's birthday, according to a new report.

The London tourist attraction officially quashed the rumours last month, saying that they would be concentrating their attentions on a statue of Hrithik Roshan.

Fellow Bollywood stars including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan are already featured in the gallery.

However, the speculation over the statue has started again with an insider telling The Times of India that the actress has been travelling to London to "check the statue".

The source said: "By sheer default, her waxwork may be made public on the Indian Independence day weekend (August 15-16) that also coincides with Saif's 41st birthday (August 16)."

Kapoor had her famously size zero measurements taken by Tussauds staff four months ago, but has kept any other details of the statue secret, according to the paper.

The source added that the actress is planning to spend the weekend of the unveiling with Khan, her parents and sister Karisma in London.

Madame Tussauds denies Kareena Kapoor rumour

A wax model of Kareena Kapoor is not scheduled to feature at Madame Tussauds, an official has confirmed.

A spokesperson from the London attraction told DS that current media reports regarding Kapoor's inclusion are false.

"Madame Tussauds London can confirm that a figure of Kareena Kapoor will not be launched at the attraction this year," the spokesperson revealed. "In January of this year, a figure of Hrithik Roshan was launched, so we are very much concentrating all our efforts on this activity for 2011."

The company stated that it has already decided which figures will be included in its museums up until the end of 2012.

"Madame Tussauds now operates 12 global attractions and are delighted that Bollywood fans are able to visit their idols in other locations," the official continued. "We are sure an announcement regarding the next Bollywood star to have the honour of being immortalised at Madame Tussauds will follow shortly when it is appropriate to do so."

Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan and Salman Khan are all featured at the London venue. Credit: Digital Spy

Kareena Kapoor 'to have Madame Tussauds model'

Kareena Kapoor is said to be the next Hindi film star to get a wax replica displayed at Madame Tussauds.
Kapoor will be the newest Bollywood star at the London attraction, following Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan.

A source for The Times of India said: "[Kapoor's] thrilled, but doesn't want to confirm before going through all the formalities.

"After meeting the Tussauds management she will then sit with the creative team and decide the look for the figure. There will be measurements taken and then the process begins."

The actress, who is presently undertaking filming commitments in south India, is expected to travel to the UK shortly to sit for the model-making process.

"She's in Pondicherry shooting with Aamir [Khan] for Reema Katgi's film and her schedule is pretty packed. However, she plans to take time out and head to the UK," added the insider.

Hrithik Roshan's recently-unveiled waxwork model was launched by the actor in January.

Kareena Kapoor 'refuses to endorse chicken'

Kareena Kapoor has turned down the offer of becoming a brand ambassador for a chicken product.

The actress, once voted the world's sexiest vegetarian by PETA, is known to be a strict vegetarian, reports Mumbai Mirror.

"If my fans are looking up to me and have turned vegetarians then I am happy about it. I am a pure vegetarian and it helps me keep fit and healthy," Kapoor said.

After winning the PETA award in 2008 following an appearance in a bikini in a Yash Raj film, the actor announced: "I am aware that my fans have liked my look in Tashan. If they turn vegetarian for that, then I am glad I set an example."

Kapoor recently asked the director of Short Term Shaadi to change the script so that she would not have to eat scrambled eggs in a scene.

The Jab We Met star is also credited with persuading actor Vivek Oberoi to give up meat.

Dabanng star Sonu Sood last week posed shirtless for a vegetarian campaign for PETA.

Saif Ali Khan waiting for Kareena Kapoor?

Saif Ali Khan is reportedly waiting for Kareena Kapoor to set a time and a date for their wedding.
The divorced actor is said to have already proposed to his long-term girlfriend and Kurbaan co-star.

Speaking to The Times of India, a source said: "Saif is ready. Saif is waiting for Kareena to get ready. She has to [return] to him with the date and time!"

According to the paper, a date for the big event will be announced after the release of their James Bond-inspired film Agent Vinod.

Khan's mother Sharmila Tagore recently said in an interview that she expects the pair to get married soon.