By Hindustan Times
She was almost written off when she arrived in Bollywood. Nearly a decade later, with three Yash Raj projects, three reigning Khans as her co-stars and endorsements galore, actress Katrina Kaif says reality is much better than dreams. Katrina, 27, has teamed up with ex-boyfriend Salman Khan in Ek Tha Tiger, Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3 and Shah Rukh Khan for an untitled film -- all are being made under Yash Raj Films (YRF).
Not just that. Veteran director Yash Chopra is directing her film with Shah Rukh.
"Yashji undoubtedly is the king of romance and i've always admired the best way he presents his heroines. It was always a dream to work with him and the truth is even better," Katrina, who was mentioned in Britain and boasts of 28 Bollywood films, told IANS in an e-mail interview.
"He could be very precise in his brief on what he expects from a scene and intensely perceptive. It's been amazing to work with him," she added.
YRF's untitled film is her first project with Shah Rukh. Katrina is shocked by the superstar's energy.
"Shah Rukh is a radical gentleman and this can be a delight to work with him. I LOVE the sheer energy, exertions and keenness that he puts into his work. Additionally it is nice that my first film with him is a Yash Chopra film; they've done some great work together," she said.
If Katrina is coming into romantic mode with Shah Rukh, she's going to be doing numerous action too with Aamir in Dhoom 3.
" Dhoom 3 is an idea film and the characters are required to seem a undeniable way and do physically strenuous sequences. So there's a lot of physical training involved to arrange for the role," said Katrina.
Today she is counted some of the top Bollywood actresses, but Katrina doesn't believe within the numbers game and tries to not let anyone down.
"I don't think in numbers; the truth that I'm attending to work with the most efficient people within the industry makes me feel blessed. With every project I AM GETTING to be informed such a lot that I CANNOT thank all of the people around enough," she said.
"Every day on this industry is an experience in itself and that i attempt to work flat out to not let anyone down. This can be a great feeling, however it does include responsibility towards your colleagues and the audiences," she added.
When Katrina entered Bollywood with the 2003 release Boom, trade pundits had predicted it was touch and opt for her in tinsel town. But she has proved everyone wrong by giving hit after hit.
In a span of just about a decade, Katrina has given hits like Maine Pyaar Kyon Kiya?, Welcome, Sarkar, Race, Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani, Raajneeti and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
"I am very fortunate that I'VE BEEN working with some very senior and experienced directors almost from the start of my career - Raj Kanwar, Abbas-Mustan, Raj Kumar Santoshi to call a few," said Katrina, whose recent Slice ad "Ab Ras Barsega" is out and she or he is asking her ravishing best in it.
"As for the directors, banners, actors and projects I'M working with today, I'VE just gone about doing my work to the most efficient of my abilities and in as professional a fashion as possible," she added.
