Kareena Kapoor opens up about pregnancy and why movie stars seek love and attention

Actress Kareena Kapoor is not only great on screen, but so is the literature she reads.

talk to The National Speaking before attending the Sharjah International Book Fair on Saturday, she said it was the written word that unleashed her imagination in a way that movies and television could not.

“Reading and writing books really opens your mind, because you’re really just alone with your thoughts,” the Bollywood star said.

“Through visualization, you can really go to different places, it opens your mind, and it’s very fulfilling. But writing is also an art, and it’s very challenging.”

Mr. Kapoor, 43, speaks from his experience having published two books in the past decade.

The first was a refreshing self-help book published in 2013 bollywood diva style diaryWe share tips on how to dress for specific events and how to strike the perfect camera pose.

“This was a book I wrote as a hobby, because I never thought I’d write another book,” she says. “So I was writing about things I enjoy, like clothes and personal style.”

In 2021, she dug deeper and co-authored a book. Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Pregnancy BibleIn it, she shared her pregnancy insights, as well as practical advice on what to bring to hospital visits and how to create the ideal home nursery.

The latter title was discussed in her session at the book fair.

“I wanted to give an honest account of motherhood,” she said. “And I thought it was perfect to write about it in a book because this is my second time being a mother and I enjoyed my first pregnancy.

“At the time, I was very open about working, and I was until I was 9 months old. This book is an inspiring way to really talk about how I’m feeling and what I’m doing. I felt it was a great opportunity.”

Ms. Kapoor said the presence of her sons Taimur, 6, and Jae, 2, has also made her reconsider some of her notions of beauty.

“I feel like it’s very relative and it’s what you feel. To feel beautiful, you don’t have to be on red carpets all the time or wear 10-10 dresses made by the most expensive designers. You don’t have to,” she said.

“The first thing my kids do when they wake up in the morning is come kiss me.”

The support from her global fan base is also something to cherish.

Kapoor is the star of popular Hindi films such as; Jab We Met and Kabi Kushi Kabi Gumadmitted that she and her colleagues needed validation from the audience.

“I think all actors are plants. They need to grow, and just like plants, you need to keep watering them to grow,” she said.

“So, you have to continue to love me, and I think all actors want that love and nurturing. Whether it’s from the fans or from the directors, that’s how we continue to grow.” It’s the only way.”

Updated: November 5, 2023, 2:05 p.m.