In April 2017, just over four months after giving birth to her son Taimur Ali Khan — Kareena Kapoor Khan will bounce back to face the cameras for “Veere Di Wedding”. She says she can easily see herself balancing her work and family as women are masters at multi-tasking.

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Kareena gave birth to her first child with actor Saif Ali Khan in December.

Asked how she plans to balance work and motherhood, Kareena said: “I have always balanced my work and my marriage. People thought that I wouldn’t, and I did. I am going to continue to do that. I think women know how to multi-task.”

“Today, you see working women out there. If you have a family, if you have a child… It doesn’t mean you are home-bound. Of course, there is time for that and work.”

The 36-year-old actress, who maintained her style quotient during the nine months that she carried Taimur and continued to be active at endorsement-related events and social gatherings, is loving this phase of her life.

“I am taking it each day as it comes. I think it’s the most beautiful phase of my life,” said Kareena.

Having said that, she agrees “parenthood comes with a lot of responsibility”.

“Both Saif and me are ready for this kind of responsibility,” she added.

Whether it was during her pregnancy or after delivering her baby, Kareena didn’t keep away from limelight. She walked the ramp as a showstopper with her baby bump, and again, after Taimur came into her life, her post-pregnancy frame didn’t keep her from taking to the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) ramp again.

“It’s not about proving a point,” she explained, adding: “It was just something I wanted to do. It was something I believed in that I have nothing to hide. When I got married, it was the most beautiful phase. Pregnancy was the most normal thing that was going to happen and giving birth to a child is as normal as ever.”

“I want life to go on,” added Kareena, who walked as the showstopper for ace designer Anita Dongre at the grand finale of LFW Summer/Resort 2017 earlier this month.

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Kareena, daughter of veteran actor Randhir Kapoor and Babita, says she doesn’t want people to look at what she did as anything different.

“Because it isn’t. The only thing different is that we are just happy, we have an addition in our home,” she said.

On the work front, Kareena is prepping for the upcoming film “Veere Di Wedding”, which also stars actresses Sonam Kapoor and Swara Bhaskar.

“We are going to start the work in April,” she said, adding that she has begun her workout regime. And she is focussed for two months “to get into the best shape of my life and then start the film”.

“Right now the best thing in my kitty… I think the world knows,” she added.

Less than two months after Kareena Kapoor Khan gave birth to Taimur, she walked the ramp for Anita Dongre at the Lakme Fashion Week 2017. She spoke about motherhood and more with Mid-Day, Excerpts:

On pregnancy 

“Pregnancy is not an illness. Now, I have to just walk the ramp. It’s something I love doing and I am never going to stop myself from doing what my heart wants. I know it has just been 46 days (since Taimur was born) and many might look at (motherhood) as an excuse to hide, just because they aren’t in the best shape. But I am not one to get conscious with skinny models around. What I am going to do requires courage and I have the confidence to pull it off. In India, women are conditioned to hide themselves away till they get back to the ‘right’ size. I feel it’s fine to be out there. Everyone knows I have just had a baby. I may not be size zero right now but as long as I look great, I can take that walk.”

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“(My example) will hopefully inspire girls to know how to balance marriage, career, and a baby, and do a damn good job at it. In the West, it is common for women to work until the last week of pregnancy. Here, things are different only because no one has done this before. But, I didn’t do anything with the purpose of bringing about a change. I did what I felt was normal. Having a baby is a natural progression in every woman’s life. I am happy people are getting inspired, but I was not trying to set an example. I was just living life by my rules and I will always do that.”

On motherhood

“Being a mother feels great. This will be the best phase of my life. The only thing that I have realized in the past month is that my heart is not in me anymore. It’s beating outside of me. Seeing your baby and holding him in your arms is the best feeling in the world, and Taimur holds my heartbeat now. Everything in life revolves around him. I managed to take out some time for the show. Yes, my sleep timings have gone haywire, but the feeling of being a mom is so worth it. I have always looked forward to becoming a mother and now that I am, I hold it close.”

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On maternity leave 

“I take to the ramp each season. Lakme has been ever so supportive. When they approached me during pregnancy, they didn’t expect I would say yes. Even now, they weren’t expecting me to do it. But I like throwing bombs at people. My family is supportive and I have managed to be myself only because they have backed me.”

On husband Saif Ali Khan

“He is an amazing father. He is absolutely hands-on and has a hang of things because he has done it before. Saif is a pro and does everything without any help. You know, there is an intensity with which Taimur looks at him, unlike me. They have already bonded.”

On the controversy surrounding her baby’s name

“I have no idea why people took my baby’s name so personally. But, we love the name and let me put it this way — it has no resemblance to any person living or dead. We love the meaning and I am happy that (some) people came out in support of us so strongly. That support matters more than anything bad that was said or written.”

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Kareena Kapoor Khan shimmers in gold at LFW grand finale

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who was the showstopper for Anita Dongre, looked stunning in a beautiful gold and white ensemble created by the ace designer as she provided a memorable grand finale of the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2017.

Held at the heritage structure of Bandra Fort – which served as a dramatic backdrop for the designer, who wrapped up the event with the grandeur it deserved.

Kareena, who is the the face of the Lakme Absolute, was seen walking the ramp after 46 days of giving birth to her first son Taimur Ali Khan. The 36-year-old actress made heads turn as she walked the runway in a long off white gown paired with a beautiful gold jacket with embellishments.

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The “Udta Punjab” star sported minimal make-up done by international make-up artiste Donald Simrock, whose client list includes popular names like Ashley Judd, Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears, Eva Mendes and Cindy Crawford.   Last year, Kareena flaunted her baby bump at the grand finale of the event’s winter/festive season, where she walked for veteran designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.   About bringing the curtains down this year, Kareena said: “It feels amazing. It’s just been day 46 (post delivery) and it feels great. The idea is to do what I have been always loved to do, which is work. It is a part of my DNA, it’s a part of me. It’s never going to change.”   The actress also praised Dongre and added that the show, which was inspired by Lakme’s theme ‘Liquid Gold’, is inspiring Indian women “to be independent, work and to be out there…”   The models sashayed down 60 ensembles on the runway on classics like “What a wondeful world” played by a live musical band. The designer showcased lehenga cholis, saris, long tunics, short dresses for women and sherwanis, kurta pyjama vest coats and jackets for men. The designer chose to stick with soft hues like off whites, ivories and gold with embellishment and intricate needle work.  

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“Our collection is designed in keeping with Lakme’s theme. There’ll be a glimpse of fluid silhouettes in glazed gold, reflecting the unique flora and fauna of a securely hidden oasis within the sun-kissed, glistening sands of Rajasthan,” Dongre said about the collection.

The grand finale, which was held at the amphitheater of the heritage site, which is also known Castella de Aguada, saw a string of Bollywood personalities like Lara Dutta, Gul Panag, Shabana Azmi, Sangeeta Bijlani, Pernia Qureshi, Manish Malhotra, Diana Penty and Pooja Hegde present.

The five-day fashion gala began on February 1 hosted over 90 designers including veterans like Tarun Tahiliani, Ritu Kumar,Payal Singhal, Falguni and Shane Peacock and many others showcasing their latest line at the event, which was held at the Reliance Jio Garden

Bollywood star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan has been blessed with their first child, a son, and have named him Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.

Kareena delivered the baby on Tuesday morning at the Breach Candy Hospital , a source told IANS.

A statement released on behalf of the actors read: “We are very pleased to share with you all the wonderful news about the birth of our son : Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi, on December 20, 2016.

“We would like to thank the media for the understanding and support they have given us over the last nine months, and of course especially our fans and well wishers for their continued affection. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all…With love, Saif and Kareena.”

Kareena and Saif, who have worked together in films like “Tashan”, “Kurbaan”, “Agent Vinod”, LOC Kargil” and “Omkara”, tied the knot in October 2012.

Saif was earlier married to actress Amrita Singh and shares two children with her – daughter Sara and son Ibrahim.

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The makers and actors Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt of Udta Punjab have come out aggressively defend their film. The Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) has asked the producers to drop ‘Punjab’ from the title of the film ‘Udta Punjab’. Earlier the Censor Board had objected to the excessive use of profanities in the film and asked for sought 89 cuts to give it a ‘UA’ certificate.

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The film’s producer Anurag Kashyap has told the media that “if any film is changed slightly, it is Qatl-e-Aam of it. No filmmaker wants to have cuts and leave it at that”.

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