When Steven Spielberg Asked Kareena Kapoor, “Are You That Girl From The Indian Film About Three Students?”

The inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 is presently underway on the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Kareena Kapoor, together with Vijay Deverakonda, participated in a session titled Cinema – The Soft Power on the second day of the summit. The session was moderated by Karan Johar. 

Karan Johar initiated a coversation in regards to the international influence of cinema and the way the North-South collaboration can form the way forward for cinema in India. During the dialog, Karan Johar requested Kareena Kapoor why she has by no means chased Hollywood whereas her different contemporaries put in efforts.

“Chasing is not a part of my personality. If it has to happen, it will happen. I know, times are changing. Who knows, a Hindi-English film will happen. Even Steven Spielberg is watching our Hindi films. So, you never know,” stated Kareena Kapoor.

During the identical dialog, Kareena Kapoor shared an anecdote when the Lincoln director recognised her and complimented her. 

“I was actually in a restaurant, I am travelling somewhere. Steven Spielberg was eating at the same restaurant. This was many moons ago, when 3 Idiots had just released. He actually came up to me and told me that, “Are you that lady who was in that very well-known Indian movie about three college students?” I said, “Yes, that is me.” He said, “My god. I beloved that film.” 

“I did not must act in an English movie for him to see him. He watched 3 Idiots. That’s a second for us,” Kareena Kapoor stated whereas beaming with pleasure.

On the work entrance, Kareena Kapoor was final seen within the multi-starrer Singham Again. She was additionally seen in Crew final 12 months. 

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