Kareena on Abhishek

From Enemy No 1 to Hero No 1, Abhishek Bachchan seems to have come full circle in Kareena Kapoor's life.

No matter what the public perception about Kapoors and Bachchans going to war after Karisma's broken engagement, Bebo insists she has no problems with AB Jr.

"You know he is my Hero No 1. When I entered the film industry, I did my first shot with him. I have seen him learn the ropes as an actor. I have seen him do takes and retakes and I cannot forget shooting with him for Refugee. I have so many unforgettable memories of Abhishek from those days," she said.

While Kareena's mellow response may shock many, it will come as no surprise to those who have always blamed Abhishek for causing the real damage.

If reports appearing in the media are true, AB Jr made it a point not to work with anyone from the Kapoor clan and maintained a distance from Kareena, who was a good friend before.

She also lost out on a Karan Johar project because Abhishek apparently raised a stink. The feisty Kapoor kanya retaliated by turning down Apoorva Lakhia's next film with Junior Bachchan.

Animosity takes backseat

However animosity has since taken a back seat. Rumours even suggest a possible Kareena-Abhishek casting in Randhir Kapoor's new film under the RK banner.

"Your never forget your first hero. He remains special to you. After Refugee, I have worked with many actors, but Abhishek is still special. I am glad to see he has grown so much as an actor," said Kareena.

"He has really struggled to reach where he is today. It was not easy. I have known him from the start of his career and he has improved by leaps and bounds. He has blossomed into a wonderful actor.

"I don't have any grudges against Abhishek for refusing to work with him. It's his personal decision and I bear him no ill will for that. Everyone is free to work according to his or her own choice. He will always be Hero No 1 for me," she said.

With Kareena holding out the olive branch, it remains to be seen if Abhishek will grasp it or choose to continue the battle that has broken so many producers' hearts and kept this hot pair from joining up on screen.