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‘I Always Believe I Have to Give More in My Work’

Katrina said: “I always say that if you don’t have something to give, that is when you should pause as an actor.”…reports Asian Lite News

Actress Katrina Kaif shared that her approach to work is that she always believes that she has to give more and she is constantly cross-checking herself that whatever she is doing is excellent.

Katrina made her acting debut in 2005 with the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Sarkar’.

Having an 18 year long journey in Hindi cinema have there been moments, where the actress felt that she could have given something more?

“I think my approach to my work is that I always believe that I have to give more. I always believe that I’m not giving enough in every moment. And I’m always checking and cross-checking myself that am I doing everything I can to be excellent, to be the best that I can be. You know, for me, my belief system is really, am I better than I was yesterday?” Katrina told IANS.

The actress, whose latest release is ‘Tiger 3’, added that competition is healthy but her key focus is bettering herself.

The ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ actress said: “It’s not about looking over my shoulder to see who’s doing what around me. Of course, that’s important. And of course, competition is healthy. But really, am I bettering myself? If I’m bettering myself and evolving as an artiste and as an actor, then I’m on the right path.”

The actress gives her heart to every film that she does.

Katrina said: “I always say that if you don’t have something to give, that is when you should pause as an actor.”

The actress, who is married to actor Vicky Kaushal, added: “It’s an indescribable thing. You can’t put your finger on what I’m referring to. But as an actor, you know when you have something to give on screen, you have something to give to that character.”

Mumbai : Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal at the screening of the movie ‘Sam Bahadur’, in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. (Photo: IANS)

“You have something to give to that movie. It’s an energetic thing. It’s an energetic connection and emotion and as an actor, it’s either all in or not at all. You know, I feel that you have to be consumed by your work and you have to be able to be connected to it on a deep level,” she added.

Katrina and Vicky’s Cute Anniversary Snap Wins Hearts

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who recently celebrated her second wedding anniversary with her husband Vicky Kaushal, shared a picture with her hubby on her social media.

The actress took to her Instagram and shared a casual picture of herself and Vicky enjoying the company of each other as they posed for the camera.

The picture shows Katrina in a no-makeup look as she wore a white printed dress. Vicky Kaushal wore a white T-shirt with a cap.

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, took to the comments section and rescinded with a heart-eyed emoticon. Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar and Big B’s daughter Shweta Bachchan dropped heart emojis for the couple.

A fan wrote in the comments, “Happy happy wedding anniversary. God bless you both always with happiness and togetherness for a lifetime ahead.” “God she is looking like a teenager,” praised another fan. Someone also said, “Y’all look like a Disney couple.”

Earlier, Vicky took to his Instagram on the special to share a video of his wife as she said that being in her company guarantees him entertainment. Sharing a video of Katrina from one of their flights, Vicky wrote in the caption, “In-flight and in-life entertainment! Love you beautiful… keep it coming.”

In the video, Katrina can be seen boxing as her husband looks totally entertained by her antics. The celebrity couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at the Six Senses Fort Barwara Hotel with friends and family in attendance on December 9, 2021. The ‘Sangeet’ Night’ was held on December 8, Gurdas Maan, Hardy Sandhu, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Manj Musik performed at the ‘Sangeet’ ceremony of the high profile wedding.

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Etihad Airways Partners with Katrina Kaif as Brand Ambassador

Katrina Kaif shares her excitement about the association: “I am thrilled to be back with Etihad Airways, a brand synonymous with world-class travel experiences…reports Asian Lite News

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its partnership with Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif as the new brand ambassador. This collaboration marks an important milestone as Etihad strengthens its presence in the Indian market and reunites with one of India’s most celebrated Bollywood stars.

Katrina Kaif, renowned for her global appeal and elegance, embodies the shared commitment to excellence as she reunites with Etihad. Her association with the airline will be unveiled through a captivating series of videos to be showcased across Etihad and Katrina’s social channels.

Katrina Kaif shares her excitement about the association: “I am thrilled to be back with Etihad Airways, a brand synonymous with world-class travel experiences. The airline’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to bringing people together resonate with my own values. I am excited to be part of a team that aims to create thoughtful connections and memorable experiences. I look forward to representing Etihad and being a part of their journey.”

Amina Taher, Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Sponsorship at Etihad Airways, explains the significance of this collaboration: “We are thrilled to welcome Katrina Kaif to the Etihad Airways family as our brand ambassador. Our partnership with Katrina is far from ordinary, it embodies the spirit of innovation and sophistication our airline represents, while celebrating our commitment to uniting cultures and communities. With her remarkable journey and global recognition, we’re not only showcasing Etihad’s offerings, but also fostering authentic connections that genuinely resonate with Indian travellers and celebrating our commitment to India.”

The new partnership builds on Katrina’s collaboration with Etihad in 2010 when she was featured as a discerning traveler showcasing Etihad’s travel experience. Her prior partnership showcased her appreciation for the airline’s commitment to comfort and top-notch service. Returning to partner again, Katrina and Etihad are showcasing Etihad’s strengthening relationship with Indian communities both domestically and in significant global markets such as the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

As the brand ambassador for Etihad, Katrina will be featured in a series of creative and engaging campaign videos that highlight the airline’s commitment to unparalleled comfort, flawless service, and seamless global connectivity. Her partnership with the airline bolsters its foothold in the Indian market, where it currently serves 8 Indian cities, further solidifying Etihad as the preferred choice for travelers and aligning seamlessly with the airline’s strategy for sustained growth in India.

The first video from the collaboration to be unveiled features Katrina Kaif on board Etihad’s newest A350 aircraft, offering a cinematic journey filled with emotions akin to a Bollywood film – featuring drama, love, and delightful surprises. The film also highlights the exclusive Armani-Casa dining wear, luxurious bedding, and complimentary in-flight Wi-Fly service, beautifully encapsulating the very essence of Etihad’s unwavering commitment to excellence. The captivating film can be seen on both Etihad and Katrina’s social media channels now.

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Kiara replaces Katrina Kaif as Slice brand ambassador

I was able to do mainstream and OTT in parallel: Kiara Advani

Sharing her excitement on coming on board as the brand’s new face, the actor said, “Slice is a drink that is very much a part of my childhood memories and hence has a special place in my heart. I am thrilled to join the Slice family and be part of the legacy brand…reports Asian Lite News

Together, Slice and Bollywood actor Kiara Advani, will make a big statement in the summer of 2023. Advani will serve as the brand’s ambassador which hopes to strengthen its relationship with its consumers and maintain its status as the preferred beverage for mango fans all over the nation.

The company unveiled its brand-new summer campaign, which stars the well-known celebrity in a bewitching new film that transports audiences to a tropical paradise where the beautiful Kiara Advani is dressed in a flowy yellow ensemble with her best companion, Slice as she sits next to a boy who is attempting to woo her.

Speaking on the association and the new campaign, Anuj Goyal, Associate Director, Slice and Tropicana, PepsiCo India said, “We are thrilled to have Kiara Advani as our new brand ambassador. Known for her exceptional acting skills and her stylish persona, she has huge fan base amongst our target audience. We believe her popularity and mass appeal will help us connect with our consumers in a meaningful way.”

Sharing her excitement on coming on board as the brand’s new face, the actor said, “Slice is a drink that is very much a part of my childhood memories and hence has a special place in my heart. I am thrilled to join the Slice family and be part of the legacy brand. Slice is known for its picturesque campaigns that are remembered by one and all and no doubt, the new film will transport the audiences in the indulgent mango world like no other. I am sure that the consumers will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed shooting for it.” Kiara Advani speaks with about life after marriage and the endorsement:

Does it feel different now that you’re married ?

Kiara: Well, it feels no different. Yes, I’ve moved homes. I’m not staying with my parents. That’s new. That’s different, but I’m enjoying it. It’s exciting. It’s just overwhelming to be entering this phase of my life and I’m just happy.

You’ve had a spate of hits over the years, do you believe that actors like yourself can do OTT and films parallelly or do you believe there is still some time before you consider OTT?

Kiara: I truly feel I’m an example of this because very early on, even before most actors ventured into OTT, I took on an OTT film called Guilty, which released right after two big blockbusters Kabir Singh and Good News. I made the choice to do the film because I believed in it. And then came the entire influx of films going on OTT, artists making films and shows for OTT. So, I feel I was able to do mainstream and an OTT film parallelly much before it became a ‘so called’ trend. Having said that, I also do give a lot of credit to a film called Lust Stories for which I got a lot of critical acclaim and that was my first film that was released on the OTT platform.

When it comes to your favorite summer drink, why do you feel Slice is closest to your memories of childhood and what does it evoke?

Kiara: When I think of my childhood I actually do think of mangoes because as a child, we would wait for mango season and we’d wait for our mom, who would get the mangoes and we’d all be sitting around it, eating it, indulging in it, and the only way to indulge in mangoes even when it’s not in season is to get a bottle of Slice. So, for me Slice is that one drink that does complete justice to the mango and it’s my go to most favorite drink.

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Bollywood bigwigs pay homage to Yash Chopra in Netflix series

SRK, Karan Johar, Katrina Kaif, Amitabh Bachchan speak about why Yash Chopra is a legend in Netflix’s docu-series The Romantics! Preview feature by columnist Riccha Grrover for Asian Lite International.

Iconic director Yash Chopra’s impact on Hindi cinema is an everlasting one and Netflix pays tribute to the legend and Yash Raj Films’ cultural impact on India for the past 50 years in a new docu-series The Romantics which is releasing globally on Feb 14th!

The docu-series will see the Hindi film industry come together to celebrate Yash Chopra. The mega-stars of the Indian entertainment industry like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Katrina Kaif, etc will pour their hearts out to speak about how the legend’s work shaped their cinematic vision!

Yash Chopra is celebrated widely for his envelope-pushing romantic films like Silsila, Lamhe, Kabhi Kabhie, Veer-Zaara, Dil To Pagal Hai, Chandni, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, etc. SRK, who has been directed by Yash Chopra four times,talks about how mesmerized he was watching those films. He says, “As a professional, if I would have to spend 100 days on a set, I would rather do it on a Yash Chopra set than anybody else’s.”

Karan Johar, who knew Yash Chopra closely and is also widely known for his cult romantic films, says, “I just became obsessed by watching his films and I felt that who is this man, who is constantly responsible for mesmerizing me as a child.”

Meanwhile, superstar Katrina Kaif loved how Yash Chopra portrayed his heroines, who were all independent-minded, forward-thinking, self-reliant, and strong. Yash Chopra’s heroines contributed to how women were projected on screen by the Indian film industry. She says, “The way that Yashji portrayed his heroines was so dignified, graceful, and layered.”

Amitabh Bachchan, who has collaborated with the icon for landmark films like Deewar, Silsila, Kabhi Kabhie, Trishul, Kaala Patthar and Veer Zaara, calls Yash Chopra a true master of cinema in The Romantics, given how brilliant he was with diverse genres!

Amitabh says, “We shot for Deewar for several months within ten or fifteen days. We started Kabhi Kabhie suddenly to shift to an environment which is full of flowers and mountains and snow but the ease with which he just adapted to that was just quite remarkable!”

The Romantics has been directed by Oscar & Emmy-nominated filmmaker Smriti Mundhra, who returns to Netflix after the phenomenal success of Indian Matchmaking and the Never Have I Ever franchise.

Netflix, one of the world’s leading entertainment services, in this four-part docu-series, will also feature 35 leading personalities from the film industry, who have closely worked with YRF through its 50-year glorious existence.

Interestingly, the reclusive head of the iconic Yash Raj Films, Aditya Chopra, has also recorded his first on-camera interview for ‘The Romantics’! Hearing him share insights about YRF and the Hindi film industry in this docu-series would be a huge highlight for the film fraternity, cinephiles & Hindi cinema audience at large.

YRF is currently at an all-time high as their latest release Pathaan, the fourth film of YRF’s Spy Universe is breaking all records at the global box office. Pathaan is now the number one Hindi film worldwide and has become the biggest all-time blockbuster in the history of Hindi cinema. YRF is home to some of the biggest blockbusters that Indian cinema has ever witnessed like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, War, Sultan, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Mohabbatein.

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