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Upala KBR (DNA; August 27, 2014)

Enlarge ImageWhat Bollywood couldn’t (since Aitraaz) do, the UNICEF has. It has ended at least one cold war that has raged for years between Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra (see box). The two actresses will come together for a docu-drama, presented by PC herself. Both work with UNICEF (Priyanka is National Ambassador).

PC called Kareena
It was PC who reached out to Kareena asking her to feature in a documentary film on the girl child and women’s education. Kareena who is right now advocating the right to secondary education for all children, especially girls and women, agreed immediately. And it’s for a good cause so she’s doing it for free. It’s a surprise given their past history, but it proves that these actresses have mellowed and are putting aside their differences for a good cause. Right now, the modalities and dates are being worked out. A couple of more actresses may be approached as well.”

Yes, it’s true, says Bebo
Kareena confirms, “Priyanka recently called me and asked me to be a part of it. I will do it, of course, but I don’t want to talk about it right now.”

She insists, “There can never be a problem with Priyanka. I really respect and like her a lot as a person and as an actress. I am very fond of her. There can never be any issue with her. We are colleagues and actors and we respect each other. I know she respects me. It’s not mellowing down but evolving and the idea is to keep evolving. That’s the fun of life and I want to keep doing that.”

Patch-up with Dips too
Bebo has patched up with Deepika Padukone too. Ask her about it and she protests again. “There was never a war for us to patch up! I meet Deepika regularly at our Bandra gym as we workout with the same trainer Yasmin Karachiwala. We are very normal and cordial. She’s my husband’s co-star and colleague. Why should there be a problem? These are all media-made issues. Media has created a problem with me and other actresses for the last 10 years. They have pitted me against everybody. I think that is great and I consider it a compliment.”