Katrina Kaif: 'Barbie doll is huge honour'

Katrina Kaif has said that she is honoured that a Barbie doll has been made in her likeness.

The Hong Kong-born actress expressed her excitement at the Barbie 'I Can Be a Movie Star' product launch on Wednesday.

"It's a very special day,'" Kaif told The Times of India.

"This is a huge honour to have something like this on your name. I hope everyone likes the doll. The whole thing is very exciting."

The former model launched the doll wearing the same coloured satin dress as the plastic figure, which was launched to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic doll range.

Kaif conceded however, that the Barbie figure is not an exact likeness.

"It's a small doll and there was no intention of changing its features, so it does not resemble me completely," said the star.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif film confirmed

Yash Raj Films have announced that Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif will be collaborating on an upcoming Aditya Chopra project.

The film, titled Ek Tha Tiger, stars the two actors in lead roles.

Yash Chopra commented on the new production: "Everyone knows my association with Salim Saab, having worked together on Deewaar, Trishul and Kaala Patthar. It is a very happy moment for me and YRF to have his son Salman with us for the first time.

"Over the years, Salman has become a very mature and talented actor and both he and the beautiful Katrina have a tremendous connection with their audiences."

Khan, who will be working with the production house for the first time, said: "It is a very ambitious project and will be a challenge for all of us, but that's exactly what makes it such a big draw. Above all this, I'm honoured to be working with Yashji, who has worked so closely with my dad in the past."

The OST to the film will be composed by Pritam, the film company confirmed.

Ek Tha Tiger starts shooting on July and is scheduled for a mid-2012 release.

Prince William advised to marry Katrina Kaif

Prince William has been advised to marry Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, according to the results of an online poll.

The survey, conducted by Indian dating website Shaadi.com, suggested that the former north London resident would make the ideal Indian match for Prince William.

Gourav Rakshit, business head of the matrimonial site, told NDTV: "With the hype of the royal wedding around the globe, Shaadi.com conducted the survey to reflect the enthused spirit about the wedding in India."

The results put the currently-single model-turned-actress significantly ahead of other Indian cinema celebrities.

"Out of the 8000 surveyed, 75.3 per cent of respondents believed that Katrina would be the best Indian celebrity match for Prince William, followed by Priyanka Chopra with 16.7 per cent and Sonakshi Sinha with 8 per cent," added a source.

26-year-old Kaif has been voted the sexiest Asian woman in the world by Eastern Eye for the last three consecutive years.

Katrina Kaif gives up on French remake

Katrina Kaif has reportedly been turned down for the rights to remake a French film.

The actress had been keen to produce a Bollywood version of the 2006 movie Priceless, starring Amelie actress Audrey Tautou.

Priceless centres on a young gold-digger who woos a bartender after falling under the impression that he is a millionaire.

A source told Mumbai Mirror: "She gave lot of time and energy to this project.

"She had even thought of a few directors who could handle the subject beautifully. She has every reason to be exasperated now. She has given up on the film."

They added that she was still keen on producing a foreign update despite the setback.

Kaif recently announced plans to produce her younger sister Isabel's Bollywood debut.

Katrina's Barbie Doll To Hit The Market Soon

Katrina Kaif look-alike Barbie Dolls will hit the Indian stores on March 20. And the actress has already drawn up a list of people whom she's going to give her first batch of Barbies to.

Topping the list is her niece Maya and Farah Khan's triplets Anya, Czar and Diva.

"The first doll will go to my sister's two-and-a-half year-old daughter Maya because she is obsessed with Barbie. I'm going to London for a couple of days for work. I'll give her the doll then," said Katrina.

Katrina also plans to give the dolls to her directors Zoya Khan and Farah Khan. While three Barbie dolls will go to Farah's kids,of whom Czar is a huge fan of the actress, Katrina wants Zoya also (Zindagi Na Mile Dobaara) to line her shelves with her dolls.

"There are other tots on the give-away list too. Kabir Khan's daughter Sairah," says Katrina.

"She's just three but sings to Sheila ki Jawani with all the words and does the steps too. That's where my real compliment comes from," the actress added.

Katrina elaborated, "I will give my doll personally to all my friends in the film industry. Ali Zafar (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan's director) asked me where would he put that doll? But I snapped office or home everyone should have one doll of mine!" she laughed.

The launch of the Katrina Kaif Barbie dolls at stores will be followed by a fashion show and launch of a video introducing the doll. While the initial doll will feature as Katrina the movie star, there are plans to launch her look-alike Barbies in various other avatars too.

Katrina says, "It's a very special moment for me. It's the first time that an Asian actress has been chosen to feature in the Barbie range.My sisters are more proud of this achievement than of any of my films, which they don't have much knowledge of. But who hasn't heard of a Barbie doll?"

Katrina Kaif to produce sister's debut film

Katrina Kaif has announced that she will move into film production to help launch her sister Isabel.

The actress, whose family are based in the London borough of Finchley, will also act in the project, Mumbai Mirror reports.

A source close to the actor commented: "She would have turned producer some time ago but she decided to save the moment and use it for her sister's benefit."

Kaif's younger sibling has recently completed drama training in preparation for her industry launch. The source added: "Isabel has finished attending acting school in the US and Katrina will now take the plunge."

Additionally, the Welcome star revealed that she plans to educate her sister on the history of Indian cinema.

"When I came to Bollywood, I couldn't tell Sholay from Mughal-e-Azam," former model Katrina said.

Ali Zafar wants to immortalise Katrina

Satirical comedy ‘Tere Bin Ladin’ sensation Ali Zafar is an all rounder artist. A singer by profession, he made his debut as an actor with Abhishek Sharma’s comic flick on Osama Bin Ladin. But Ali has another dimension to his creative brain. He is also a talented painter. And the cute looking multi -talented artist desires to immortalize Katrina Kaif on canvas, Zee News reported.

Ali, who is working with the hottie in Yash Raj’s ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ is smitten by Kat’s beauty. Apparently, while shooting for the film, someone from the crew suggested him to do a portrait of Katrina and Ali spontaneously agreed. Narrating the episode to reporters of a leading daily, a source close to the actor said, “Ali Zafar is an artist to the core. Be it acting, singing or painting. So, recently someone suggested Ali to paint Katrina, the actor spotted a smile in agreement and might actually go ahead to do it. But, no one knows how soon will that be.”

The actor has created a niche for himself in the Indian film industry post the success of ‘Tere Bin Laden’. And buzz has it that he might end up a substantial role in ‘Dhoom 3’. And now that he has lady luck in the form of Katrina by his side, he can sure make it big. Are we right Katrina? daily times monitor

Source : Daily Times, Pakistan

Ranbir, Katrina on a date!

Katrina has been cribbing how the press goes on and on about her relationship with Ranbir without any photographic evidence. So we did the needful

On Monday, we read in a section of the media that she is genuinely tired of news reports of her proximity to Ranbir Kapoor and she says the reports are even more disturbing because no one really has any photographic evidence of them together.

As soon as we read this, we sent our sleuths scouting for the evidence, which Katrina so categorically wished to be presented.
Well, here it is, Katrina! A few days ago you were with Ranbir at a 5-star hotel in Santacruz East.
You were seated to his right.

Both of you looked rather happy in each other's company (For reference to context, see Picture 1).
A few days prior to this, you were again with him having coffee and cold drinks.
Both of you again looked very happy in each other's company. (For reference to context, see Picture 2).
To add to our practicals we had told you that you spent quality time with Ranbir at a Juhu nightspot.
We had an eyewitness report, which we are sure you read. Over to you now, Katz.
Have we mirrored your relationship well enough? And please don't bring out that old toy called 'We're just good friends'.

Ranbir and Katrina caught 'red' handed

Ranbir Kapoor was spotted in Katrina Kaif's company in his sports car by an onlooker

Ranbir Kapoor was spotted driving around in his red-coloured two seater Audi R8 with Katrina Kaif.

Ranbir recently wrapped up the shoot for Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar in Gurgaon. On his return to Mumbai, he's managed to spend some time with Katrina.

A source reveals, "Ranbir is really fond of that car and loves to drive in it. This time, however, he got caught driving around Juhu with Kat by his side.

Since the windows didn't have sun film, Katrina's side profile was captured by an onlooker who passed the car."

Ranbir has also been linked with his Rockstar actress Nargis Fakhri. However, the source confirms that he's mended ways with Kat and the two are very much together.

Kaif 'gains weight for next film role'

Katrina Kaif has reportedly been asked to put on weight for Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

According to Mid Day, the actress had lost a significant amount of weight for the song sequences in Tees Maar Khan.

A source for the tabloid revealed: "To lose weight for her role in Tees Maar Khan, Kaif literally stopped eating and was on a very strict all-broccoli diet.

"After the film's release, she's slowly resuming her regular diet of carbs and proteins."

The actor is said to have been asked to increase her weight for the new Yash Raj Films production, where she will be seen opposite Imran Khan.

However, the star has denied that she has made dietary changes: "I am not on any special diet.

My weight has been the same since Tees Maar Khan."

Tax officials raid at houses of Katrina, Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif might have ruled Bollywood last year but that is going to disturb their peaceful life this year. This Monday morning started with a shocking event for both these leading ladies of Bollywood. Income Tax department officials have started raid at the residential and office premise of both the actresses this morning.

The reports suggest that the officials are still conducting the raids. They have started it under some information and it has reportedly come from some credible sources. There is a speculation that the I.T department has got some tax evasion reports by these two actresses. However, nothing has been confirmed officially yet.

The two hottest properties of Bollywood have earned quite a big amount last year from their various endorsement deals apart from the movies. The I.T officials have also not denied about the chances of the actresses possessing some unreported wealth. If these cases come true then the financial managers of Priyanka and Katrina might also face I.T wrath.

However, it will be too early to draw conclusion on this issue. So let's wait till any official announcement is made from the I.T department.

We hope, the actresses come clean because they have many promising releases in the coming days and fans would not like to see them under any blemish at this point of time.

Shah Rukh, Katrina in KJo’s next

MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan has scores of reasons to rejoice for. The actor, who bagged the prestigious Zee Cine Award in the Best Popular Actor category, will soon be seen romancing the dazzling Katrina Kaif onscreen. With the duo not having a single movie together to their credit, many top movie directors are now gearing up to bring the dishy pair together for a film.

And even though the infamous fight between SRK and Salman at Katrina’s birthday party had made her averse to sharing screen space with SRK, the fact that all leading ladies have romanced SRK is now persuading Kat to follow suit.

And that’s not all. As per reports, even Shah Rukh is keen to work with Katrina. Sources have revealed, "At Hrithik Roshan’s birthday bash, Katrina was seen enjoying SRK’s company.

The two talked for a long time and there was hardly any sign of animosity between the two. Not only that, Shah Rukh even escorted Kat back to her car. She left the party with Karan Johar.”

As for the director that is working hard to bring the two together onscreen, it’s none other than Karan Johar. Well, here’s looking forward to this jinxed pair coming together.

Katrina, Ranbir meet secretly in New Dehli

NEW DEHLI: There are talks about Katrina Kaif being insecure about Ranbir's 'Rockstar' co-star Nargis Fakhri. Apparently, Kat got so perturbed that she used to call and SMS Ranbir several times a day, so much so that the Kapoor lad stopped answering her calls or replying to her texts.

But things seem to have been sorted out now. Katrina and Ranbir haven't had the time to meet up too often in the recent past, what with Ranbir being busy shooting for Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar' in Delhi, and Katrina going place to place to promote 'Tees Maar Khan'. However, Katrina managed to make some time when she was in the capital promoting her recently released film. We hear she visited Ranbir at sister Riddhima's house, and the two are known to have sorted out their 'issues' then.

All seems to be well between Kat and Ranbir now, and talks have it that they are indeed dating. Her secret visit to Ranbir's sister's house has helped the romantic link-up rumours between the two re-surface. After all, there's no smoke without fire, na?

Nargis Fakhri is causing trouble between Katrina, Ranbir

Ranbir Kapoor is moving to newer pastures. The actor is currently fascinated by his Rockstar co-star Nargis Fakhri.

While his blow hot -blow cold status with Katrina Kaif continues, Ranbir seems to be cementing his relationship with Nargis.

Sources reveal that Kapoor has already told close friends that he 'likes' Nargis and wants to give their developing relationship a chance.

While Nargis is getting to know him better, Kat is slowly and steadily distancing herself from RK. In the last two months, Ranbir -Katrina have had many arguments and fights due to his growing proximity with the newcomer.

A source reveals, "Kat feels that Ranbir isn't coming clean about his relation with Nargis. While he maintains they are working co-stars, she can sense there's more.

The growing tension between the two got public when the Kapoor lad was heard screaming into the phone on the Rockstar set with Kat at the other end of the line.

.The fight started when Katrina was informed that the Kapoor lad had gone to drop Nargis at her friend's place, while he had told her that he was busy at an ad shoot.

"Ranbir doesn't want to commit to his co-star yet, but he's admitted to some close friends that there is a possibility of him getting serious.

Apart from spending time with her, he's also been recommending her to producers."

Kaif feels that RK shuts himself off after a fight and doesn't communicate. While she believes in resolving a conflict, he chooses to ignore it and move on.

Buzz is that the actor plans to take the new gal in his life to his sister Riddhima's house during the New Year's where the entire family will be celebrating. Is this his answer to Kat heading to Dubai to ring in the New Year?

Spirituality bug bites Katrina

Katrina gets set to play a woman robed in ochre and in search of spirituality in the Prakash Jha film

After opting out of Prakash Jha's Aarakshan, Katrina Kaif plays the central character in Satsang, the director's upcoming film exposing the multi-billion global religion factory in India.

After a critically acclaimed performance in Raajneeti, Kat seems dead serious about getting into serious non-glamorous roles.

However, her role in Satsang is so complex that even Jha was not sure, initially, if the actress could deliver.

"It would be the most challenging part of my career so far, " says Katrina, who played a pivotal character in the director's Raajneeti.

In Satsang, she doesn't just play the central character, but also a semi-autobiographical character. The character of a woman from the West in search of Oriental spiritualism is modelled on a real-life character.

This will be a startling departure from her glamorous image.The decision to do Satsang came after much brainstorming between the actress and director.

Even before Raajneeti, Jha was sure that Kat was perfect for the part in Satsang in terms of physical appearance.

He realised she could deliver the strength required by the central character in Satsang while shooting for the political thriller.

In Satsang, Kat will don ochre robes and will appear without makeup. She would also have to get informed on the intricacies of the multi-billion religious industry in India."

KK's up to the task. She says, confidently, "Prakashji and I have discussed the part in detail. This is one film that I've do the most preparation for. I'm open to the challenge."

Kaif 'won't perform on New Year's Eve'

Katrina Kaif is reported to have turned down a signficant amount of money to perform at a New Year's Eve stage show.

The Tees Maar Khan actress has said that her personal life is more important than working that night, Mid Day reports.

The former model denied rumours that she would be performing at a suburban Mumbai hotel: "Are you crazy? I am not dancing at any hotel on New Year's Eve. To be entertaining a live audience that night instead of enjoying oneself as another year slips in.

"How sad is that? It's almost like you are telling the audience, 'Hey guys, I don't have a life'."

Kaif has won acclaim for her song 'Sheela Ki Jawaani' from current film Tees Maar Khan.

The Farah Khan-directed project has taken a substantial box office opening, in spite of its mixed critical reception.

Kaif wants 'Charlie's Angels' type role

Katrina Kaif has revealed that she has three dream genres for acting roles in mind, one of which is a big Hollywood action film.

The actress said the first on her list is a period film, which she would want to follow with a romantic tragedy like Devdas.

Kaif added that big Hollywood action roles, the type usually played by Angelina Jolie or Cameron Diaz, sit third on her list.

"I want to do an action film like Salt or Charlie's Angels," she said.

The actress, who has starred opposite many of Bollywood’s leading men, said there is one she particularly wants to work with.

"I want to team up with Aamir [Khan]. In the last few films, the way he has romanced on screen I loved, especially in Ghajini," she added.

Katrina's 'Sheila Ki Jawani' brings crowds to TMK

Katrina Kaif's sensuous 'Sheila Ki Jawani' number brought in the audiences in droves to watch Farah Khan's "Tees Maar Khan", with the movie garnering 90-95 percent occupancy on the day of its release Friday.

With their curiosity whetted by Katrina's slithery moves in television promos of the film, the Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer was a hit on its first day.

However, industry insiders predict the huge turnout is mostly due to Katrina's dance number.

"We are having good advance bookings for 'Tees Maar Khan' and the initial response is good, with almost 90 percent occupancy, but the content is not at all as per expectations," Yogesh Raizada, corporate head (cinemas) of Wave Cinemas, told IANS.

"Audiences are mostly queuing up to watch Katrina Kaif in 'Sheila Ki Jawani', and that's about it," he added.

Amit Awasthi, senior manager (programming and operations) of Spice Cinemas, said: "The movie has opened to a fantastic initial with over 95 percent occupancy and the audiences are coming in mostly due to the hot item number," said Awasthi.

A source from PVR cinemas also said: "The initial for the movie is good at about 80-90 percent but the content is not getting appreciation. The audiences are only here for the item song and not for the movie per se."

Co-produced by Three's Company, Hari Om Entertainment and UTV Motion Pictures, the previews for the movie held on Dec 21, Dec 22 and Dec 23 in select cities in Britain have, however, grossed over Rs.7.5 million.

In the US, the previews grossed Rs.4 million on Wednesday alone, according to a statement by UTV. While in the Middle East, it has made around Rs.9.5 million on its opening day.

Another movie that was released is Ajay Devgn-Kajol starrer live action animation "Toonpur Ka Superhero" that is still waiting to pick up with only 20-30 percent occupancy on an average.

Akshay upbeat on Indo-Pak cricket team

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who was here Friday to promote his film "Tees Maar Khan", said the joint team of India and Pakistan would prove the best team in the world, Geo News reported Monday.

Talking to Geo News correspondent Badar Muneer Chaudhry, the star said his movies earn the most in Pakistan and love which he receives from Pakistan is unmatched anywhere else.

Kumar said he loved Lahore cuisines saying, ‘I happened to eat some Lahori specialties which I relished a great deal.’

Bollywood star Akshay Kumarsaid he expected the film to repeat the success of his previous hits and called Canada a heaven on earth.

"What you are going to see in 'Tees Maar Khan' is total entertainment. It is a Bollywood masala movie which will appeal to everyone,'' said the actor. The film is due for release next week.

In the film, directed by Farah Khan and jointly produced by his wife Twinkle Khanna, Akshay plays a con man named Tabrez Mirza Khan, with Katrina in the role of his girlfriend Anya.

"I play the role of an uneducated con man who plans to rob a train containing 10,000 kg of antiques. The script is so good that all characters come along with me and I am conning all of them. I rob the train with their help but no one among them knows that they are helping me,'' said Akshay Kumar, rating Katrina as his favourite actress.

The actor credited Farah Khan with doing an excellent job of directing the film. "She did a great job. Because of its excellent script, the film has created new 'muhawara' (idiom) in dialogue,'' he said, reciting a few lines used in the film.

About his own role, he said, "I have been an entertainer for the past 22 years. I have done it in this film and will keep doing it in the future.''

Asked why he chooses Canada more than other countries for shooting and releasing his films, he said he has fallen in love with this country. "I love Canada since I did my first film here 17-18 yeas ago. I have been here hundreds of times, but every time I love coming here again. I tell people in India that if they want to see 'jannat' (heaven) on this planet, they should visit Canada,'' said the actor who is currently serving as a brand ambassador in India for the Canadian Tourism Commission.

The star, who finished shooting his first Hollywood film 'Break Away' here some time ago, said, "The film will be released in May-June. We have sold its distribution rights to Alliance Atlantis."

Shot in Toronto, the film revolves around Canada's national game ice hockey to address issues of cultural conflicts among new immigrants to this country.

Asked whether Bollywood standards were declining, he said, " No, Bollywood's standards are going up. While they used to release up to 500 prints, now these numbers are up to 2,500.''

He also expressed ignorance about his role in Deepa Mehta's proposed film "Komagata Maru". "I don't know anything about the film. Nobody has approached me.''

Asked to rate his favourite hero and heroine, he said, "I like watching Sanjeev Kumar...... and Katrina Kaif."

Katrina visits Ajmer shrine

AJMER: Bollywood frontline actress, also winner of most beautiful ‘Eastern Eyes’ award in the year 2010, Katrina Kaif Saturday made her ways at Shrine of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (R.A) respectfully known as ‘Khwaja Ghareeb Nawaz’ (Generous for poor people) here in Ajmer Shareef.

Katrina, dressed in white traditional Shalwar Kameez dress, and accompanied by her family members, sought blessings and prayed for success of her upcoming movie ‘Tees Mar Khan’.

On the occasion, she had not forgot to observe complete face-veil as she appeared from her car outside shrine and was fully dressed in white traditional Shalwar Kameez.

She sprinkled flower petals at the shrine of Hazrat Khwaza, spread floral wreath and sought success for her upcoming film ‘Tees Mar Khan’.