Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor turned up fashionably late for a press appearance that hardly lasted a few minutes, while her fellow celebrities, actor Govinda and singer Shaan, fielded a barrage of questions — many to keep the audience occupied until the starlet arrived — on topics ranging from their careers, their views on reality television and their personal lives.
Surrounded by three or four bodyguards, dressed in a dapper black suit, Kareena Kapoor conceded that bodyguards were the flavour of the season, referring to her recently-released film, “Bodyguard”, where she starred opposite the charismatic Salman Khan.
“Of course, on screen I had the best and most-coveted, loyal and hottest bodyguard of all,” she gushed. “In Mumbai, I am more chilled out and do not go out with bodyguards,” she added. She said that she was delighted to be in Bangalore.
Govinda, sporting shades and a smart suit, interacted openly with the media. He took questions on his recent public spat with his brother-in-law, explaining that it was a case of personal differences, and also expressed reluctance to rejoin politics.
Asked about his views on Anna Hazare, he said: “Since I quit politics, I have refrained from making statements on topics remotely political to avoid any speculation on my re-entering politics.” “I intend to keep it that way, at least for a few years,” he said and added that he felt he was not good at handling politics.
Shaan spoke about reality television and how it gives a platform for new talent. He said that he looked forward to singing four Kannada songs on Sunday evening, and was still rehearsing to perfect his accent.
The press conference was held hours before the three stars performed at the Ganesh Utsav on Sunday evening.
