'They put me in freezing water'
Q: What was it about Tashan that made you decide to do it?
Kareena: I think it's a tailormade role for any actress and I am extremely lucky to get this role. It's like a hero's role -- it has action, romance, song, dance everything in it besides which I think it has a lot of similarities with me, the kind of girl she is, very headstrong, knows her emotions. I love the role, I love the character and I think it’s a great package of being this huge commercial movie and me being the only girl in it.
Q: Can you tell us something about the character you are playing?
Kareena: My character's name is Pooja Singh. She is a complex character. She basically follows her emotions, doing the right thing but of course very sharp at the same time. The reason she is sharp is because of the circumstances she has gone through, so whatever she does in the film has a very powerful reason behind it.
Q: Can you tell us what was the experience like working with Akshay Kumar?
Kareena: I have done about nine movies with Akshay and I have known him since his first film. When he was giving his first shot I was behind the camera so that's the relationship I have with Akshay, its an emotional relationship. I am the most comfortable with Akshay Kumar as a co-star maybe because he has seen me in my school uniform with two pigtails hanging out. As of today, he is completely rocking, he's the shinning star of Bollywood. It feels great because I have been with him through the journey of his career and I feel really happy. He is a pivotal part of this film which is a great role for him and I think working with Akshay for me is always fun and games, it’s great. When we start shooting and when we finish you never get to know. Throughout my career I think I have enjoyed working with Akshay Kumar the most and I hope to continue to work with him throughout my career.
Q: What was the experience like working with Saif Ali Khan?
Kareena: Saif is one of the most respected actors. He's one of India's finest actors. I think he can do any role and the way he has played this role is just unbelievable. The kind of nuances he adds to his character, the way he speaks and modulates his voice is amazing. I think you can just learn so much from him. Besides he is a fun loving person its so nice and warm to work with him as a co-star. I get really intrigued when I get to learn something from an actor I work with because when you are working on a set two actors should connect, they should learn things from each other and I think Saif is one actor that I have really learnt a lot from. The way he is so spontaneous, the way he makes a shot appear so natural, he makes the dialogue so natural, it’s just unbelievable. I have never seen an actor like that before. I absolutely love working with him and I hope to do many more movies with him.
