Kareena Kapoor has decided that she will do films and roles that make her happy; she has decided that she is at a stage in her career where she can afford to be much choosier. After receiving rave reviews for her performance in Omkara , the actress is all set to do another period film. This time the beautiful actress has been paired alongside none other than Aamir Khan for the first time. They will be seen in noted director Mani Ratnam’s next film Lajjo. The film is an Indian period love story.
Like Omkara which was a Shakespearean adaptation, Lajjo too is an Urdu literary work by Ismat Chugtai. Kareena confirms “I have just signed the contract for Mani Ratnam’s new film Lajjo. We will start shooting from January 2007. First Shakespeare in Omkara and now Ismat Chugtai’s love story Lajjo. She is very glad that she got onother novel story after Omkara and also a great opportunity to work again with Mani Ratnam films. Kareena claims that “Mani Ratnam is definitely one of the most special directors I’ve worked with. When he contacted me for Lajjo, I couldn’t believe my luck as this was exactly what I wanted to do after Omkara.”
Aamir and Kareena recently did a photoshoot, as Mani wanted to check out their chemistry together. Kareena is extremely excited to work with one of the most talented actors in the industry, Aamir Khan “It’s every actress’ dream to work with Aamir and I am happy to be cast opposite him.” Kareena has already begun to prepare for her role in Lajjo by reading Chugtai’s love story. Kareena claims “To work with Mani again and Aamir for the first time is like a double bonanza for me.”
What double bonanza did both the couples is offering to Bollywood industry is still in air. It reality will come out when the movie will land in the cinema halls.
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