15 golden years of Kareena!

Ever since she was a little child, Kareena knew she was destined for Stardom. The actress recently admitted that at the tender age of 9, she said to Salman Khan “Listen, one day, I’m going to work with you and I am going to be a big superstar”’ – How true did that turn out to be! Bebo (as she is fondly known) has dispelled the myths that actresses can’t have a successful career post marriage. The actress has risen from strength to strength over a period of 15 years (remarkable for an actress) and has managed to balance a successful career, countless endorsements and a beautiful marriage! We at Pinkvilla, celebrate the 15 Golden years of Kareena as she crosses them at the end of June …

Heroine

Kareena has always been known for her versatility as an actress and her filmography speaks for itself! The actress has often been praised for her ability to carry off both heavy duty roles and glamorous roles with ease. While she has an array of critically acclaimed roles such as ‘Dev’, ‘Chameli’ & ‘Omkara’; several of her glamorous avatars have become equally popular over the years! Her role as the iconic ‘Geet’ from ‘Jab We Met’ has become a landmark against which performances are measured against (and her dialogues from it a rage on Dubsmash)! She can also boast of being part of many of the most successful films over recent years including Golmaal 3, 3 idiots and Bodyguard to name a few!

The dancing queen

While Bebo has had many popular songs over the years, some of her dance numbers and ‘’item songs’’ have become a rage! Her special songs ‘’Its Rocking’’, ‘’Yeh Mera Dil’’, ‘’Marjaani’’ and ‘’Fevicol Se’’ have all been chart toppers, while the recent ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’ is still building its popularity! Her other songs such as ‘’Chammak Challo’, ‘Teri Meri’, ‘Bole Chudiyan’ & ‘Mauja Hi Mauja’ remain immensely popular today! She is eagerly awaiting the release of her special song with Sidarth Malhotra (for Brothers) which is expected to be yet another chartbuster!

Charity

Kareena has over the years involved herself in various causes. One of her main interests is the promotion of education and she has been the ONEGOAL : Education for all ambassador in India, along with supporting UNICEF and (P&G) Shiksha Schools. Bebo also made it a point to support causes against violence against women and also launched a women safety app in association with one of her brands! While shooting for ‘3 Idiots’ , Bebo came across the village of Chanderi and thereafter provided them with electricity, something the locals are so grateful for that they have created a special ‘Kareena pallu’ in honour of her! Bebo also made generous donations towards the Kashmir flood relief fund and has been involved in several charities.

Special achievements and honours!

Kareena has received many special honours over the years, including becoming the second Bollywood actress to get a wax replica of her made at Madame Tussauds! While she has received 6 Filmfare awards thus far she has been awarded on multiple occasions for her contribution to cinema. In her early years she was awarded with both the ‘Smita Patel Award’ as well as the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Young Achievers Award’. She was later on awarded with several achievement awards including a special honour from the British Government!

Fashion and Fitness Icon

While her weight loss for ‘Tashan’ spurred a ‘size zero phenomenon’, Kareena has always been deemed to be one of the most stylish actresses and fashion icons. The actress, who later penned a book ‘The Style Diary of Bollywood Diva’ even launced a fashion line in association with Globus. Many of her onscreen looks have become a national rage from the Jab We Met harem pants to the Indofusion look she sported in ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’. Designer Manish Malhotra has been a consistent feature in her wardrobe, though she has been the muse of many stylists over the years! Bebo has also been an ambassador for fitness and healthy living over the years, firmly supporting Yoga and a healthy diet. She has collaborated with her nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar on 3 projects thus far!

Kareena has over the years become a force to reckon with and an inspiration to several of her junior stars! We wish her luck as she completes 15 years in Bollywood and hope to see many more!