It’s been a mixed bag this year for the feisty Kareena Kapoor— her fashionable romp in Kambakkht Ishq didn’t exactly garner rave reviews. Nor did Main Aurr Mrs Khanna which she did for “friends”. Neither did justice to the talented actor. But her outing in last week’s Rensil D’Silva-directed Kurbaan has Kapoor redeemed.

The New York residing, super kohl-eyed Avantika is comfortable with her husband’s (Saif Ali Khan) faith but not his jihad. Avantika is wooed to be betrayed. Her transformation as she is reduced from spirited young gal to an unwilling silent accomplice is remarkable.

Like any seasoned actor, Kapoor was confident of its impact even before the film released in theatres. With total abandon, characteristic of the beauty, she suggests that Kurbaan, after Jab We Met, would fetch her awards in the forthcoming season. “Actors are like scientists,” she says, “We need to experiment all the time and should be allowed that. We can’t afford to get complacent. Actors like Saif Ali Khan, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan do that constantly.”

Her next experiment could be her ace—Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots, which brings her together with Aamir Khan. She is delighted about a chance to work with the superstar and the top-league director. “A dream come true,” is what she says. Kapoor has reiterated that Aamir is an actor that every heroine should work with at least once. The two, reportedly, are even contemplating a movie together which may be directed by Aamir.

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