Post ‘Kurbaan’, Kareena talks about experimenting

Kareena and Saif get candid about the recently released Kurbaan, the missing-in-action Vivek Oberoi and the controversy created by Shiv Sena over Kareena’s bare back movie posters.

What do you have to say when people compare Kurbaan to Fanaa or New York?

Saif: There are certain films that have similar themes, but I think Karan Johar is a very intelligent man. He will not try and make anything that has already been made. Yes, the movie is about terrorism, about fundamental Islam and modern Islam, but basically, it is a thriller and a great love story. What makes love stories special are the obstacles that the couple face and here religion is the obstacle.

Shiv Sena created a ruckus over the movie poster and painted a saree over Kareena’s bare back. What is your take on that?

Kareena: I don’t see anything wrong with the poster at all. It was shot very aesthetically and there is nothing vulgar about it. Rather it was more like a painting. I’m sure whatever needful action needs to be taken will be taken care of by Karan Johar and Dharma Productions.
S: We have to be sensitive as a lot of people are easily offended. But when we go out to make a film, we do it with a lot of pride, and we all have our conscience and our families to think about first. In India, you see people wearing backless cholis, backless dresses, but nobody gets upset. I think too much is being made out of the backless scene. Censorship is fine and you can give a movie an adult certificate, but such extreme action is uncalled for. It’s nothing new – agitation and dealing with it has become a part of the industry now.

After filming for Kurbaan, what’s your take on religion and Islam in particular ?

K: I think Islam is a beautiful religion. Despite the terror attacks that have scared people, I believe that
not all Muslims are terrorists and Islam is a beautiful religion. It has much more to offer than just the scare of terrorism.