Ever since the promos of Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan's Veer came out, one person has been the hot topic of discussion - the film's leading lady Zarine Khan. Call it coincidence or whatever, Zarine's uncanny resemblance to Katrina Kaif is something which is hard to ignore. However, to say that she is just a clone of Katrina, would be doing gross injustice to someone who is all set to take baby steps into the world of acting. In an exclusive interview with Zarine, we rewind the clock and take you back in time to give you an insight on how a single phone call changed Zarine Khan's life completely. Read on!
My Background
I am a pucca Mumbai girl. During my childhood, we used to live in Santacruz, I now live in Bandra. I had a very normal childhood. I used to be a quiet little girl with hardly any tantrums. I used to be a very good student in school, always scoring in the range of 90% and a complete teacher's pet. Since I was such a good student, my mom wanted me to become a doctor. So I took up science and joined Rizvi College. However, due to certain family and financial problems, I couldn't complete my education.
Early days of struggle
At a very young age, due to financial pressures, the responsibility of running the house came on my shoulders. That's when I had to give up studies and start working. Luckily for me, I always had a tom-boy streak to my personality. Most of my friends in school and college were boys. When the situation demanded I actually became the 'Man of the house'.
In college I was really fat and weighed almost 100 kgs. So never in my wildest dreams did I or my friends think that I would enter the glamour world. I was just another happy go-lucky-girl enjoying my chocolates and junk food. However, when our family was going through financial turmoil, I became more responsible. I knew I had to take charge of the house since I had my mom and younger sister to look after. That's when I started taking life seriously and began to focus on losing weight and getting into shape. I gave up on sweets, chocolates, started serious work-out and lost a lot of weight eventually. Since I had not completed my education, I couldn't really get a high-profile job and that is when I began modeling. I did quite a few small assignments that fetched me enough money to run the house.
Bagging Veer - My First Big Break
During my modeling days, I got a call one day from someone at Mukta Arts and they asked me to come to the sets of Yuvvraaj. Being a struggling model, I didn't ask too many questions and immediately left for the venue. When I reached the sets, I saw Salman Khan whom I have been a big fan of since a long time. After the shoot, I got a chance to speak to him and told him that I was a big fan of his and even requested for his autograph. He obliged me with his autograph but also told me, 'Sweetheart, very soon you will be signing autographs.' I didn't quite understand what he meant but understood about it later when I was offered Veer.
Salman Khan - The Actor
What do I say about Salman Khan? I am nobody to comment on his acting. He has been there for over 20 years and I am just starting out. He is a fabulous actor. In spite of being such a big star, he never gave me the impression that he was a Superstar. I had heard a lot of stories about Salman being short-tempered and moody but he is far from that. He was really helpful and patient with me throughout the making of Veer.
Salman Khan - The Person
Salman has a heart of gold and is a very warm and genuine person.
Constant comparisons with Katrina Kaif
Everybody keeps telling me about it but when I look into the mirror, frankly speaking I don't see any similarities. That apart, I must add that being compared to Katrina Kaif is a huge compliment for a newcomer like me. She is extremely pretty and has been voted the Sexiest Woman in Asia, what more do I say? I have met her couple of times and she is so beautiful that I simply couldn't take my eyes off her.
Growing up on Bollywood
I am a huge Bollywood buff and watch all sorts of movies. In fact, even the movies which flopped badly have been seen by me that too in the theatre. The theatres used to be all empty and there I was watching a movie. When I was a small kid, I used to like Dharmendra because of his He-Man image. I like strong, well-built men and have also been a huge fan of Salman Khan
Actresses I admire
I really like Rekhaji. I think she is an eternal beauty who just doesn't seem to age with time.
Favourite period flicks
Hmmm...would Titanic qualify as a period film? I really can't think of many but if I have to say one it would be Mughal-e-Azam.
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38 responses to "All about Veer actress Zarine Khan"
Salman uo nice person...alwayz remain same....take care
i think u r more beautiful than nkatrina kaif .althoug she has all the stuff to be a good actress of today but she hasn'nt that charm of indian beauty that u got.
i wish u all the best for for ur film .
hope t osee u on top 1 position.
salman u r the best per tum kisi bhi pic main mar ne wala role mat kero plzzzzzzzzzzzz
salman is sooo sweat, warmhearted and lookingdashing in veer .he is a real veer for me.
zarien ji ur so beautyfull girl in india ........
zarine khan is miss world
you know zarine ............. is the another xerox copy of katrina...............
zarine u r jst awsum!! when i when for the premier of veer i simply fel in luv wid u..hehe..kip rocking..hope u have a successful career.
wow- salman, you are honestly so handsome. Just seen Veer this weekend and was blown away. I didnt actually realise it was your own project till later. The costumes were fantastic. Love the music. Been watching your films since I was a kid and youre still just as mesmirising. Love yoy
MWAAAHHHH
insha allah you will be the superstar but think about islam.
LAST SUNDAY,I SAW THE VEER, ZARINE U R SO PRETTY N D MOVIE. I PRAY 2 GOD U HAVE A GOLDEN FUTURE..... SUNNY(ZIDDI JAAT)
I wish if I would be the man she wanted to cook food for her on valentine day-tenzin rabten(tibetan
maine pyar kiya to till now i saw ur morethan movies..& forever u r my favorites hero..shortly i like ur everything,,take care..from bangladesh
salam, Zarine Khan,may Allah bless u always..take care..don't mind u r realy so nice.i saw many actresses in movies,but u r the best for me. take care..
from Bangladesh..i know u never c my comment..
you are very beautiful and also a good actress.
very impressive acting in veer good luck for future films. i am your true fan from pak.
zarine,when i saw a dream at night 4 my future wife,u like same my future wife,i love u so much,n i love u also salman... i pray to god 4 zarine everyday
Zarine Khan,
You are the best.
May Allah Give U that Position up to now any Actress didnt Get.
Aamin.
zarine khan you the favorite of all i am also a school toper like you if i got a chance to meet you i will be very happy and much better than kat and you must be the sexiest woman in india by you acting i can promise you that you will be the sensrous star than kat and be top in the list of the bollywood actress and also like you i have many girlfriend.may allah and shiv ji make your dream come true
zarine you are the beautiful girl in world aap itni khubsurat kaisa hai
zarine tum mast ho yarr....soooo cuteeee.....and good person..keep it up.......we love you...
Zarine Khan;Hi,it's Amin Khan. Zarine,you are so beautiful and I very liked your acting in Veer.I just want to say that you are the best.My dream is to come in this glamorous world,if i turn so in future then I will make you my lifepartner.May God fulfill my desire and make you
superstar,Aamin.In the last I want to say the three magic words,"I love you".
ZAREEN KHAN!!IM A VERY BIG FAN OF YOURS....ITS MY HEARTILY DESIRE TO BE LIKE YOUUUUUUU
zarine i love u , i like u so much
i don't think that u r a gud actress bt my favorite actor& actress r salman & katrina
i like salman i don't know why?
Hi,,,,,,,,,,Zarine u r soooooooo Beautiful, ur's & salmans jodi is so beautifull together in veer i seen veer many times good job done keep it up i am also a muslim girl
salman khan is a brave person
salman is more beautiful than katrina
salman and zarine be a muslim
salman and zarine are my best actors
salmman has a very beautiful body
salman and zarine be a muslim plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
you are more beautiful the katrina
says to
salman khan dont married with katrina plzzzzzzzz married with zarine khan
good by
zarinkhan is very most beautiful girl.so preety and hot girl .i like zarin khan
hi
Hi Zarine Jee, you r so cute and beautiful,very soon u will be a bigstar there is no dought about ur talent,zrine jee 1 time i want to meet you,pls pls pls,loving u from my bottom of heart.my id sohansalam2000@yahoo.com
aashiq dil me chahat me bahut hai
unke aane ki aahat hi bahut hai
kaise samjhau unhe main
is nadan dil me unke liye MOHABBAT bahut hai...!!!!
zarine khan is most most most most beauty full actress.
zarine, is so SWEET MODEL
love u zarine, u r the so beautifull. u look like princesses. katreena is beautiful but nt more tnan u...
i hate you zarine khan becuz........ SALMAN khan is only only only only only myyyyy. i love u alot my coooooool khan. me too khan, aisha khan from pakistan.