When you have Salman Khan for a boyfriend, it's no surprise if you make newspaper headlines regularly. But Katrina Kaif has broken out of the girlfriend mould and managed to carve her own distinct identity with an incredible six hit films in two years. "I think my hard work over the last four years has paid off," she smiles proudly.
With her next, Subhash Ghai's Yuvvraaj, where she's paired with her real-life lover, Kaif is confident about her good run at the box office continuing. "I play a cello player. Like all musicians, she turns to music during tough times." Kaif, who played the piano as a child, was keen to learn a new instrument. "I was asked by Mr Ghai to learn to play the cello, just like I would learn a dance movement. I just followed instructions and was playing it even before the shoot began," she shows off her soft smile again. Kaif is known for subtlety but Yuvvraaj has the demure actress looking gorgeous. "The clothes have to be relevant to the story. In Austria, cellists dress in regal, classic gowns. Rocky S sourced a lot of my outfits from small Austrian boutiques and from designers like Gauri and Nainika Karan." This film is extra special to her because it's her third with Salman but the first where she's paired opposite him. "I hope it's third time lucky for us," she remarks casually. Kaif also admits she was anxious that their off-screen chemistry might make their on-screen pairing slightly uncomfortable. "Sometimes when you know the person well, you tend to go overboard. But I was relieved to see the promos," she says. The Britain-born actress is also seen speaking fluent Hindi in the promos. "But I can't help the accent," she complains. In an effort to blend into India, *she's also taken to the music of AR Rehman. "When I first came here, I found it difficult to understand his style. But it slowly grows on you. It's timeless," she says. * *http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Carry-On--kat/389797* -- regards, Vithur
