Kareena Kapoor has starred in numerous successful films, where the performances of her co-stars have significantly contributed to the overall impact. For instance, her work with Shahid Kapoor in “Jab We Met” and Aamir Khan in “3 Idiots” showcases how her own performance was enhanced by the strong chemistry she shared with these actors.
As Kareena approaches her 25th anniversary in the Bollywood industry, a film festival organized by a multiplex chain will honor her contributions to cinema. During the festival’s opening, she reminisced about her role in “Omkara,” where she portrayed Desdemona in Vishal Bhardwaj’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Proud of her performance, she arranged a special screening for directors to showcase her work. To her surprise, however, the audience’s attention shifted predominantly to Saif Ali Khan, who played Langda Tyagi, receiving the bulk of the praise.
Kareena recounted her excitement leading up to the screening, mentioning her plans to invite several prominent directors, including Mani Ratnam, to witness her portrayal of Desdemona. She remembered the buzz in Film City, where she was thrilled to have such an audience, including Vishal Bhardwaj, Konkona Sensharma, and Saif.
However, Kareena quickly realized that Saif was capturing all the attention. During the intermission, guests complimented the entire cast, with special emphasis on Saif’s performance. After the screening concluded, the audience rushed to Saif, leaving Kareena feeling overlooked. She humorously reflected on the experience, expressing her initial intention to receive accolades for her role but instead finding herself in the background while everyone celebrated Saif’s performance.