Kareena Kapoor: I do not regret rejecting ‘Queen, Ram-Leela’

Actress Kareena Kapoor doesn't feel disheartened about her projects getting delayed or things not working out the way she wants them to, and has indeed started taking them in her stride.

Two of Kareena's most talked-about films, Karan Johar's home production 'Shuddhi' and 'Bombay Samurai' opposite Farhan Akhtar are stuck for some reasons. In case of 'Shuddhi', the project derailed due to lead actor Hrithik Roshan's health issues, forcing Kareena to walk out of the venture.

'Bombay Samurai' got delayed apparently as the production house (Excel Entertainment) is busy with other project with Shah Rukh Khan.

The film was initially supposed to go on floors this month but now it will happen post September, contrary to reports that it is delayed to next year.

"I have left 'Shuddhi', I am not part of it anymore. I am not at all disheartened about it. It ('Bombay Samurai' getting delayed) gives me more time for myself and to holiday... I am married now I am not running a relay marathon now. I don't know why the press makes such a big deal about it," Kareena told in an exclusive interview here.

"After 'Singham 2', we will shoot for 'Bombay Samurai'. It (film) needs international crew so we will begin (to) work on it post September," she said, adding that shooting for 'Singham 2' will start from March 25.

When asked about her refusal to projects like 'Queen', 'Ram-Leela', 'Chennai Express', 'Fashion', 'Kal Ho Na Ho', 'Black' and others which subsequently went to other actresses, Kareena said she did not regret her decision.

"I feel honoured and glad to give work to other people. I hope they (actresses) become stars as I have rejected big films," she said.

When asked about her criteria for picking a film, Kareena said she wanted to be related to the project and big banner is secondary.

"I am looking for films that I want to be part of... something that excites me. I listen to about two stories a day but I am not going to say yes to anyone, no matter who it is. I don't think whether that person is big (filmmaker) or not. I will go by the script and that is more important for me and I have learnt that over the years," Kareena added.

Box office collection: Sonam Kapoor’s Bewakoofiyaan has a dull start coz of Kangana Ranaut’s Queen

Last Friday Sonam and Ayushmann’s romcom Bewakoofiyaan hit the theatres. While Nupur Asthana’s directorial venture should have got a good opening weekend, the film failed to get cash registers ringing despite a long weekend coz of Holi

Director Nupur Asthana’s romantic comedy Bewakoofiyaan starring Sonam Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rishi Kapoor in the lead has failed at the box office miserably. The film managed to rake in a little above Rs 2 crore on its first day. Ideally Bewakoofiyaan should have got a great start considering the weekend got extended till Monday due to Holi. However, Sonam-Ayushmann starrer kicked off on a slow note and things remained pretty much the same over the weekend as well. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, “Bewakoofiyaan Fri 2.23 cr, Sat 2.51 cr. Total – 4.74 cr nett.India biz.” On the other hand, Kangana Ranaut’s Queen fared well even in its second weekend. Vikas Bahl’s chick flick has certainly created hungama the box office. “Queen [Wknd 2] Fri 2.15 cr, Sat 3.75 cr, Sun 4.75 cr. Grand total - 29.50 cr nett… Wknd 2 better than Wknd 1… India biz… SUPERB,” posted Adarsh.

According to Boxofficeindia, “Bewakoofiyaan had a poor weekend grossing around Rs 6.75 crore nett over its first weekend. The film started on a low note and the growth was limited over the weekend. The collections are better than Total Siyapaa but that film was almost a total washout.

As for Kangy’s film, “Queen continued its fantastic run on its second Monday as it collected around 2.75-3 crore nett due to a holiday for Holi on Monday. Queen has chances to hit the 50 crore nett mark and is likely to emerge the first outright hit of the year,” reported Boxofficeindia.

Going by the figures, it’s clear that Kangana’s Queen is way ahead of Sonam’s Bewakoofiyaan in the numbers game. If Vikas Bahl’s latest outing continues to do well at the ticket windows then we won’t be surprised if Queen soon enters the Rs 100 crore club. In fact, it should, hai na? But the box office collection of Queen could get affected as four films will hit the screens this week – Sunny Leone’s Ragini MMS 2, Mahie Gill-Sharman Joshi-Meera Chopra starrer Gang of Ghosts, Ankhon Dekhi and Lakshmi.

Or who knows it could be the other way round coz Kangana’s flick has indeed impressed everyone – from critics to audience to Bollywood bigwigs and is steadily climbing up the money ladder.

‘Queen’ still going strong, beats Sonam Kapoor’s ‘Bewakoofiyaan’

Kangana Ranaut's 'Queen' is still going strong at the box office beating this week's fresh release 'Bewakoofiyaan'.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Queen’ is still going strong at the box office beating this week’s fresh release – Sonam Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Bewakoofiyaan’. Queen has entered its third week.
‘Queen’ collected over Rs 11 crore on the second weekend, whereas last week’s fresh release ‘Bewakoofiyaan’ managed to collect a little above Rs 9 crore.
Read Review: Queen
Queen’s grand total however stands at Rs 32 crore. Taran adarsh gave the official figures. “#Bewakoofiyaan Fri 2.23 cr, Sat 2.51 cr, Sun 2.57 cr, Mon 2.06 cr. Total: ₹ 9.37 cr nett. India biz.” and “#Queen [Week 2] Fri 2.15 cr, Sat 3.75 cr, Sun 4.75 cr, Mon 2.50 cr. Grand total: ₹ 32 cr nett. India biz.”
‘Bewakoofiyaan’ boasted of a strong star cast – Rishi Kpaoor, Sonam Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana but because of a weak script the movie failed to cast its spell on the audience.
Read Review: Bewakoofiaan
Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Queen’ is rock steady, mainly due to the strong word-of -mouth and good reviews. Many Bollywood celebs including Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Sonakshi Sinha, Deepika Padukone among others has endorsed Kangana’s performance and the film itself.
In fact, Deepika Padukone even went on to say that she was jealous of Kangana Ranaut for bagging the role.
Big B said, “In recent times I have never experienced so much word of mouth of a film as I have for ‘Queen’ .. delighted for its makers !!”
Aamir Khan had tweeted, “What a film!!! Guys you have to watch QUEEN !!! Anyone who hasn’t seen it please go now and see it… Thank you to Vikas Bahl and his team which made the film. And Kangana… you rock!!!”

Kangana Ranaut’s Queen gets a thumbs up from Bollywood

The P.K. actor just couldn’t stop singing praises for the film Queen and its heroine

Kangana Ranaut has found a huge fan club in Bollywood post the release of her film Queen. Not only has Kangy overshadowed Madhuri Dixit Nene and Juhi Chawla starrer Gulaab Gang at the box office, but she has now found fans in B-town biggies like Aamir Khan and Karan Johar, joining her fast growing list of starry fans is none other than Salman Khan’s brother Arbaaz Khan.

Actor turned director Arbaaz Khan is the latest celebrity to be floored by the actor’s performance in the movie. He has called her an extremely gifted actor. “I am going to personally talk to her (Kangana) and congratulate her. She is fabulous in the film, she is so natural, she is so gifted and talented. In this film you can see her come into her own, she is so endearing, watchable and this film is beautiful,” the 46-year-old said after a special screening of Queen.

Arbaaz further praised the film, saying that it is one of the best he has seen in recent times. “It is an outstanding and a terrific film. Kangana has done such brilliant work and it is a very well-written and beautiful film. One of the best films that I have seen in recent times and I think it will do really well,” Arbaaz said.

Directed by Vikas Bahl, Queen is receiving a wonderful response at the box office. It is the story of a woman who goes on her honeymoon alone and enjoys her journey of self-realisation.

The tongue-in-cheek Queen review

Express LOL: Queen

Movies like Queen are proof that you can make people laugh without having characters slipping on banana peels, being slapped by monkeys or knocking ten people out with a single punch. Perhaps a tad bit optimistic, Queen is otherwise the perfect feel-good film, with hilarious dialogues, a relatable plot, and brilliant acting.
After the interview, our reporter found several celebrities raving in the foyer of the theatre. He went up to them to ask for their reactions (mostly because his boss would kill him if he didn’t)

RANBIR WANTS TO PLAY A CHARACTER LIKE ‘QUEEN’

Everyone praising Vikas Bahl's 'Queen' has become a trend now a days and now the heartthrob of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor has also joined the league.

Kangana Ranaut has carried the role of Rani very well and Ranbir hopes that he gets a character like ‘Queen’ to play onscreen.

Ranbir says, “I wish I get to play a character as strong and entertaining as Queen. I couldn't think of one thing to change and totally loved the film.”

‘Queen’ is hitting the screens today.

KANGANA SAYS SHE HAS GIVEN HER BEST IN ‘QUEEN

Kangana Ranaut starrer ‘Queen’ released yesterday. The film has got a lot of appreciation from the critics and it has also taken a decent start at the box-office. Kangana, who is playing the central character of Rani in the flick, says that she has given her best in the film.

The 26 year old actress says, "My role in 'Queen' is very challenging and as an actor, I believe I have never done such good work in any film before. I haven't got such a good opportunity before."

The movie also features Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao.