Kareena Kapoor: I want to give a nice flavour of 'Bebo' in my next film

Mumbai: After a 'sensitive' role in 'Talaash', Kareena Kapoor says she is ready to give the audience a taste of the real 'Bebo' and is looking forward to a light romantic comedy in which she can play her usual effervescent self.

"I want to experiment with various genres and not just do monotonous roles. 'Taalash' was one of my most sensitive performances, but now my next will be a rom-com. I want to give a nice flavour of Bebo to the audience post-'Talaash'," Kareena, who is nicknamed Bebo, told IANS in an interview.

The 32-year-old, who wed actor Saif Ali Khan in October, is ready to get back to full on work in the new year. She will begin work on a Karan Johar production opposite Imran Khan in January.

The before-Saif Kareena was all of yellow bleached hair, bushy eyebrows, and a wardrobe as loud as her expressions. IBNLive's Jaya Sharma gives you proof on why the after-Saif Kareena is definitely a 'new & improved' avtar.
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Sans makeup, doesn't Kareena look lovely here? Even though not a red carpet moment, we chose to give you a glimpse of Bebo's no-fuss manner on the sets of 'LOC' in 2002.
At the launch of a teen glossy that had Kareena with an army of male models on the cover, even though she was 23 years old. This sort of a casual look worked 10 years ago, today it would be a no-show!
Wonder why stage shows (this was a concert supporting the World Youth Summit, India) till a few years ago meant artists had to wear circus costumes. Kareena's bronze tresses don't help either.
If you're not much of a bead-work fan, look away. We're also investigating why Kareena always wore brown and bronze lipsticks that pulled down her face rather than yummy pinks and peaches. At the IIFA awards held in Amsterdam, 2005.
Army fatigue at a jewellery launch? Bebo, we think your stylist mixed up your events' dates. This was in 2006, i.e. the before-Saif phase.
Kareena and Saif started dating in 2007, and Bollywood witnessed the size 0 trend and how! In 2008, Kareena was spotted in a glittering gold corset with harem pants at the Rajiv Gandhi annual awards ceremony 2008, but thankfully for a performance.
At the Food Guide Awards in Mumbai (2008), Kareena looked petite, pretty in pink. Love the kohl in her eyes.
We told you, it just gets better! Kareena arrives for Manish Malohotra's show at Lakme Fashion Week 2009 in a short blue-green pastel dress with silver accents around the neck. Fabulous!
Love the ripped denims and YSL shoes on Kareena! Full marks for the makeup pulled back hair! At the Press Conference for 'Kambakkht Ishq' in 2009.
Kareena wore this Robert Rodriguez printed blouse on two occasions! Once at the talk show hosted by Farah Khan, and the second time here, as she partied with Sylvester Stallone and Denise Richards celebrating the success of the film 'Kambakkth Ishq'.
She got it right at this jewellery brand event. A lovely peach and white saree was the perfect choice for the do. Her gorgeous big hair-do was only a bonus.
The purple wrap dress that Kareena wore for the music launch of 'Main and Mrs. Khanna' in 2009 would qualify for classy - with the conservative length - only we would chop off the neck collars!
At the GQ Men of the Year 2009 awards Kareena was easily one of the best dressed in a Bluemarine, Fall 2009 gown. The eye make-up deserves a mention too!
At the premiere of the film '3 Idiots', Kareena picked a red net saree, with a thick border and a contrasting blouse. By now it seems that Bollywood heroines have figured out how to wear the saree right and sexy!
Oh that yellow dress has quite a story. Too short to expose a little too much. Listen to your granny when she asked you to sit properly! Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor smiles during a news conference for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Colombo June 5, 2010.
Kareena draped a gauzy Manish Malhotra saree with a muted traditional touch on the green carpet for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in 2010. Blending green and gold, stroked with deep mystical red borders, the ensemble was a starry eyed surprise.
She won the Best Actress award at the IIFA awards ceremony in 2010 but she wouldn't even have been nominated for the best dressed award. What is that tacky gold cloth and a maroon lipstick. No thanks!
At a news conference we saw Bebo wearing the 'Bodyguard'-style salwar kameez %u2013 splash of bright colours accessorised with colourful bangles. We like.
Kareena killed it (in a good way) at the 'Ra One' UK Premiere in a blingy, sequinned, strapless Dolce and Gabbana gown. With her swept back, all the attention was where it belonged, on her lovely face!
Had-to-add-to-list: Kareena aka ‘Chameli’ wore the kitchy red saree with a blue zari-like thick border. But what is still remembered is the floral blue blouse. Don’t miss the red trimmings on the sleeve and the matching-matching bangles. Congratulations Manish Malhotra.
Had-to-add-to-list: Remember the gold number Kareena did for 'Don'. Not size 0 yet, but she sure dazzled the big picture!
Had-to-add-to-list: We usually use the word chiselled for a guy, but Bebo in 'Tashan' looked chiselled and how!
Had-to-add-to-list: Lookin' good Ms Kapoor in this neon bikini for 'Kambakkth Ishq'.
Had-to-add-to-list: In 'Ra One' she sizzled to Akon's 'Chammak Challo' wearing a red semi-lavani.

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$Post \'Talaash\', Kareena gearing up for a rom-com$

Kareena is expected to begin work on a Karan Johar production opposite Imran Khan in January.

"I love being part of Dharma Productions' projects. There is some young and new talent coming from this production. My film 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu' was directed by Shakun Batra, who is just 25."

"I am looking forward to do this new film (to be directed by Punit Malhotra of 'I Hate Luv Storys' fame)," said Kareena, who describes the film as a 'super fun yet poignant' love story.

The first schedule of the movie will start in Bangalore.

Kareena is especially happy about doing such a film because she doesn't have a suspense drama like 'Talaash' on her mind right now.

"I don't think I will take a suspense drama for a while. It was a brave decision to make a film like 'Talaash'," she said.

Kareena says she is thankful to the audience that accepted this genre.

"When we were making the film, my only concern was the audience should accept this genre and we have won the battle. My year began with 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu', in which I played a very modern girl, and the year ended with a very sensitive performance in 'Talaash'."

She only wants to continue doing 'good projects and show different shades' of herself through movies.

"Numbers don't really matter to me, what matters is good performance," said the actress, who also features in the peppy and saucy item number 'Fevicol se' in the movie 'Dabangg 2'.

The song has won her rave reviews, and director-producer Arbaaz Khan says Kareena has done a superb job in it.