How did the song Bebo mein bebo come about?
I had no idea my producer, Sajid Nadiadwala and director, Sabir Khan, were planning this. They told me they’d be giving me a big song for my shows and that it’d be a great present for me. Two days before the shoot, they made me listen to the song and I was rendered speechless with their gesture. I think I’ll be dancing to Bebo mein bebo all my life.

Did Saif really fly off the handle when you gave Stallone a peck on the cheek as was reported?
No ya. You know Saif na? It’s all rubbish. Saif met Stallone and they really bonded. Nothing of this sort ever happened.

And is it true that you’ve decided never to wear a bikini on screen again since your mom, Babita, doesn’t approve?
This is another piece of rubbish being circulated. If a scene demands me to jump into the water, you can’t expect me to wear a jeans and a top or a salwar kameez. I’m tired of giving explanations about what I wear or don’t wear, about whether I’m size zero or plump. Enough, already.

Have you forgiven Imtiaz Ali for not signing you on for Love Aaj Kal?
(Laughs) I could say that publicly to him on an award function stage because that’s the kind of relationship I share with Imtiaz. I felt it at that moment and I said it. After seeing Love Aaj Kal though, I feel only Deepika and Saif could have done these roles.

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