★ “I have always been a big fan of Salman Khan.” -Zarine Khan
I can’t see the Katrina in me: Zarine Khan
Saurav Singh, TNN | Nov 2, 2012
Zarine Khan, who was in Patna recently, on her equation with Katrina Kaif and Salman Khan
Zarine Khan, who made heads turn with her debut in Veer for her striking resemblance to Katrina Kaif, is at ease with her looks. The actress, who will now be seen in the lead role in Partner 2, looks hot to the hilt even in traditional garb. TOI caught up with this her to talk about her films and more during her recent visit to Patna.
There was also a time when you were criticized for your looks and some people started calling you ‘Fat-Kat’. Did that affect you then?
(Smiles) Well, no, there was no effect of that entire episode on my life. Before my modelling days, I used to weigh more than 100 kilos and I had to really work hard to look like a model and lose weight. But for Veer, again I was asked to put on weight. So, I never took the criticism seriously.
Do you have a filmy background, given the relative ease with which you made yourBollywood debut opposite Salman Khan?
I have no filmy connections at all. I was modelling because I had to sustain my family. I consider modelling as my destiny and it was like I hit a jackpot that such a big film was offered to me (smiles).
How was it working with Salman Khan in Veer?
Oh, it was a dream comes true for me. I have always been a big fan of Salman Khan. Even, while working on Veer, Salman Khan has been a really wonderful co-star. He has helped me whenever I was in need. He’s not only my co-star but a mentor too.
Zarine Khan, who made heads turn with her debut in Veer for her striking resemblance to Katrina Kaif, is at ease with her looks. The actress, who will now be seen in the lead role in Partner 2, looks hot to the hilt even in traditional garb. TOI caught up with this her to talk about her films and more during her recent visit to Patna.
There was also a time when you were criticized for your looks and some people started calling you ‘Fat-Kat’. Did that affect you then?
(Smiles) Well, no, there was no effect of that entire episode on my life. Before my modelling days, I used to weigh more than 100 kilos and I had to really work hard to look like a model and lose weight. But for Veer, again I was asked to put on weight. So, I never took the criticism seriously.
Do you have a filmy background, given the relative ease with which you made yourBollywood debut opposite Salman Khan?
I have no filmy connections at all. I was modelling because I had to sustain my family. I consider modelling as my destiny and it was like I hit a jackpot that such a big film was offered to me (smiles).
How was it working with Salman Khan in Veer?
Oh, it was a dream comes true for me. I have always been a big fan of Salman Khan. Even, while working on Veer, Salman Khan has been a really wonderful co-star. He has helped me whenever I was in need. He’s not only my co-star but a mentor too.
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