Sexy Kats talk in Hindi

It’s going to be fun to watch Katrina Kaif in Prakash Jha’s Rajniti. We hear, Katrina’s role in this movie has been inspired by Sonia Gandhi, while Ranbir Kapoor’s role seems to be inspired by Rajiv Gandhi. Now, if Kat is going to be a political personality, too, she obviously is required to deliver long speeches to crowds, and that’s going to pose a great challenge to the actress. For this, we are told, Kaif has been attending voice modulation classes. Let’s hope she can get rid of that English twang soon.

Why Katrina Kaif is the new ad queen

Katrina Kaif has emerged the top female celebrity endorsing a number of brands in 2008, according to the latest TAM Adex study. Her rising clout is apparent because she is the only woman among the top five Indian celebrities with the maximum endorsements.


Katrina has left behind her female colleagues like Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor, and marched way ahead. Ace ad director Pralhad Kakkar tries to explain why Katrina is so popular in the ad world. "She has an international face," he says. "She has long legs and looks attractive. She is a complete male fantasy."

Katrina replaced Priyanka in the Spice Telecom ad and made headlines by replacing Ash in Nakshatra. She also grabbed the Pantene account by replacing Sushmita Sen.

"The only other Indian actress, who has such a global appeal is Ash," says Pralhad. "Kat has a very indefinite face. She is an ad maker's delight. You can make her look European, Indian, American or even Brazilian. She is very flexible and adaptable. She has the perfect mix of innocence and sensuality.

"Saleability is the most important factor," continues Pralhad. "Even Zeenat Aman was one such star who barely spoke Hindi. But she attracted the masses as people needed someone like her. She carried that kind of poise and dignity that Katrina has as well. I think Kat is a reincarnation for the Indian audience as she can be sophisticated as well as the gharelu types."

Katrina has as much as 12 brands like Slice Aamsutra, Nakshatra, Veet, Godrej Renew, Spice Telecom, Dyna Sandal Soap and Pantene, to name a few.

Experts say Katrina's selective attitude has helped her gain a foothold in the ad world. Of course, her success rate in films is a huge factor too.

Kaif asks producers for some alone time

Katrina Kaif’s relationship woes are pushing her to spend time alone even when she’s on a shoot schedule. The young starlet recently asked the makers of her next film De Dhana Dhan to pencil her in five days before the shoot was to start in Singapore. It seems Kaif wants some alone time to deal with all the drama concerning her personal life.

The media has been abuzz with speculation about the actresses’ relationship with Salman Khan, and her close friendship with Ranbir Kapoor. Insiders report that Kaif has gone as far as to ask her publicist and manager not to forward any calls or text messages to her. It’s public knowledge that she had a falling out with Salman, and the shoot schedule is sure to keep her away from home for 2 months. Her publicist has merely said that the star was shooting for a commercial for Singapore before the shoot.

Now Katrina finds new love

Serene beauty Katrina Kaif is flying high these days with one after another hit. Now she has developed a new love for speed. Very few know that Kat has a great fascination for cars. Katrina says, “I always had a passion for cars. I loved the thought of owning luxury cars. I told myself that the day I’d earn money I’d buy expensive sports cars.”

Today Katrina is hitting the headlines for her role in Rajneeti where she is playing the role of congress president Sonia Gandhi. In this film, Kat will get enough scope to showcase her acting talent. To fit to the role, she has undergone voice modulation also. She will be in ‘never seen before’ avatar with devoid of glamour. A clipping of Kat playing Sonia has been leaked in the media where she is looking very simple wrapped in saffron sari therefore donning the look of a perfect politician.

At present she is shooting with Ranbir Kapoor for Rajkumar Santhosi’s Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahini.

Katrina’s 3 minute miracle!

When Pantene brand ambassador and Bollywood hottie Katrina Kaif met Pantene global expert Sam McKnight at an international beauty event in Kerala, they hit it off instantly.

Both share an England origin connection and chatted about “home” and hair! Katrina, despite non-stop shooting schedules, looked her gorgeous self. But it was her lustrous tresses that caught Sam’s attention. Informing her that global consumer research showed that 77 per cent of women admit to having damaged hair, Sam warned that a combination of factors like sun exposure, chemical treatments and mechanical damage from combing and using a dryer contributed to that. “How do I know if my hair is damaged?” Kat asked the expert. One of the most noticeable signs of damaged hair is dullness, he said, and hair shine is impacted by hair alignment. “Misaligned hair scatters in different angles, giving the hair a duller, less intense shine, while smooth hair reflects light in a more unified manner, giving hair a more intense shine,” replied Sam.

“Well, dull hair is just not an option for me,” said the actress confidently. “My hair has to shine all the time… and miraculously, it does!” Sam smiled, “It’s a miracle – because you expose your hair to so much damage and yet it looks so healthy! It’s Pantene, isn’t it?”

Flashing a smile, Katrina confirmed, “Yes, it’s the Pantene 3 minute miracle… three months of damage just disappears in three minutes.”

Interesting Facts and Figures : Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif: It is one of the vagueries of the Hindi film industry that an actress like Katrina Kaif, who is born to an Indian-Kashmiri father and a British mother, is right there at the top even though she hardly speaks Hindi. What’s more, she has also done films in Telugu and Malayalam without knowing those languages either! What helps, one supposes is that undoubtedly she is the best looker in the film industry today with a sexy body to match. And also that she has been cast correctly in most of her films as by and large her roles have been fairly undemanding requiring her to look good, wear short dresses, dance a bit and smile sweetly! But to be fair to Katrina, she did carry off a role centred around her in Namastey London (2007) fairly efficiently. She also boasts the best box-office record amongst the actresses of today with most of her recent films doing extremely well at the box-office.

Birthday: 16 July, 1984 in Hong Kong.

Debut Film: Kaizad Gustad’s Boom (2003).

Major Impact: Namastey London (2006).

Successful Films: Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya (2005), Partner (2007), Welcome (2007), Race (2008), Singh is Kinng (2008).

Awards: Won the British-Indian Actor award for the Zee Cine Awards (2008), Won the Stardust Breakthrough Performance Award (Female) for Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya? (2005/2006).

Upcoming Film: Kabir Khan’s New York.

Facts we didn’t know:

Was born in Hong Kong and then moved to Hawaii till she was about 14, then she moved to London. Presently, she lives in Mumbai.

Unlike other artistes from foreign lands, Katrina did not experience any difficulties in getting a visa nor of getting it extended in India.

She was discovered at age 14 as a model for a jewelry campaign.

When moving to India, she worked for photographer Atul Kasbekar and did commercials for Fevicol, Lakme and Veet among others.

She doesn’t do ramp shows anymore.

She was chosen as the face of the year for the Lakme India Fashion Week (2005).

Favorite Indian food is dahi and rice.

Is the most photographed woman in India.

Is the most searched Bollywood celebrity as per Google’s 2008 data.

Is active in various charities and often visits orphanages and hospitals.

Voted at the No. 1 spot in FHM India’s 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll.

Katrina credits Akshay for her success

She may have been more than just ‘good friends’ with Salman Khan but Katrina Kaif doesn’t deny that she shares good friendship with Akshay Kumar too. In a chat show with Farhan Akhtar, she admitted that Akshay is a good friend of hers as well.

“People think that I and Akshay are good friends. Yes, it is easy working together when it comes to Akshay but then our friendship is not the kind that I could have with my childhood or college friends”, said Katrina when asked about her friends. In fact she went on to add that best friend is in fact her Manager. She admitted though that Akshay has a great role to play in her successful Bollywood stint, especially when it comes to dedication.

“I have learnt dedication towards work from my co-star Akshay Kumar”, says Katrina, “If you have good talent but take it for granted, then it fails for you. However, if you have less talent but work hard towards it then you get what you want. Someone like Akshay has a good combination of both talent which he hones further by working hard on it.”

Over the years gone by, her success ratio has been phenomenal with only Boom and Yuvraaj failing at the box office. So, does she choose a script or a director? When asked this question, Katrina replied, “There should be one strong point at least when a film if offered to me. No, it isn’t like I am a lucky mascot or anything but I believe in praying and hoping. I believe and pray that if you genuinely ask something it is granted.”

She goes on to add, “I don’t have enough knowledge of films but I think that a film has to have some quality control at the least. If a director is new then at the least he should have a good and strong script. On the other hand, if a director is experienced that even a new actor with a good script can work.”

Oye! Its Valentine’s Day with Katrina Kaif

love is in the air on Oye! It’s Friday! as it brings you an array of stars to add charm to your Valentine’s Day. Fall in love with the beautiful and sensuous Katrina Kaif, dance along with Hussain, the first male performer of Oye, groove to the rhythm of the saxophone with Rhys Sebastian and celebrate love in a sufiana style with Kailash Kher… all together this Friday, at 10 PM only on NDTV Imagine.


It’s love that’s all around in Oye! It’s Friday- a Valentine’s Day special episode with Katrina Kaif where she candidly talks about the controversies and link ups surrounding her career. Katrina even shared some of the most cherished moments of her life and helped Farhan with a secret to the ‘Perfect Smile’. Moving on, she also talks about her experience of working with her favorite co star ‘Khiladi Kumar’ on various films the two have done together. The beautiful actress even teaches Farhan her favorite dance moves.

This Friday on Oye!, audiences will witness the first male performer on the show… Hussain Kuwajerwala as he grooves to hot and happening numbers of 2008, from ‘Nagada’, ‘Jee Karda’ to ‘Dil Haara’. Seeing Hussain’s foot tapping performance on Oye! even Katrina couldn’t hold herself back from swaying on ‘Jee Karda’.

Further, Oye! will dazzle the audience with the soulful tunes of India’s teen-sensation Rhys Sebastian, India’s talented Saxophonist who has been performing since the tender age of three years. Accomplished playback and sufi singer Kailash Kher takes the Friday show to another level with his eloquent voice as he enthralls the audiences with his performance on some of his celebrated numbers like ‘Bagad bam’ and ‘Tauba Tauba’.
Catch this all for love Valentines Day special episode of Oye! It’s Friday! this, February 13th at 10:00 PM only on NDTV Imagine.

Katrina is a Cry Baby

Well, if you think the only spoilt birthday party that Katrina Kaif has suffered is the one gone by which is infamous for the Salman Khan-Shahrukh Khan tussle, then wait. Because the pretty young woman has been a victim of a birthday gone wrong in her earlier years as well.

In the chat show with Farhan Akhtar, Katrina reveals that she had cried most in the year when she had just entered the industry with Boom.

”We had just completed shooting for the film and it was my birthday. Since I was a rank newcomer, I didn’t really have many friends or acquaintances. I was alone in the cabin and there was absolutely no one around. I would have cried most that day, I was feeling so lonely,” recollects Katrina.

She attributes her emotional trait to her zodiac sign being Cancer. ”Well, we are like that only. We can cry at any moment,” says Katrina. In fact she goes on to admit that she is a cry baby. ”I cry when I am happy or sad. In fact I also cry when I have nothing to cry,” quips Katrina.

In fact she also shares an interesting fact about her college days when she hadn’t been asked out for a date. Unbelievable, but true! Confirms Katrina, ”I don’t know why but it is indeed a fact. In fact even my friends from college too never asked me out.”

Well, one thing is for sure Katrina. Any man today out there would certainly do at least two things to keep you happy - a) Take you out on a date and b) never make you cry!

Katrina Kaif Says:I avoid talking about Salman

No, not right now I look like a bum,” says a giggling pre make-up Katrina Kaif when asked to pose for photographs. As she sips on that specific brand of water, maintaining a calm demeanour amidst a crowd of star-struck fans, it’s understandable what the fuss is all about. “I do lose my temper, get stressed or hyperactive… I’m a very emotional person. But I am far too privileged to complain about little things like someone taking a picture of me. That would be a crime,” she says talking about how hard it is to always be in the spotlight.

The actress, who confesses that “things have been moving forward, personally this year,” says that she deliberately avoids talking about her relationship with Salman Khan. “It’s true (that I avoid talking about Salman). I’ve always maintained that my personal life has to be kept private,” she says. As for rumours of past and present link-ups with co-stars Akshay Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor respectively, she attributes it to “the nature of filmmaking.”


She’s also dismissive about being replaced by Deepika Padukone as Akshay Kumar’s leading lady. “Akshay and I can’t do everything together. I don’t compare myself to other people — that’s something good about my nature,” she says. As she hits the panic button because she’s getting late for the airport, there’s only time for one more question. So valentine day plans? “I’ll be in Turkey shooting for a song with Ranbir for a movie.”