Kareena Kapoor Khan is not interested in chasing the idea of looking 18 or 19 forever. The actor has made it clear that Botox and cosmetic procedures are not something she believes in, saying she would rather focus on staying healthy, feeling good and looking after her physical and mental well-being.
A clear stand on cosmetic procedures
In a conversation with Barkha Dutt for Mojo Story, Kareena, 46, spoke about what self-preservation means to her, both as an actor and as a person. Asked about Botox and cosmetic procedures, she did not mince her words. She said, "I am very against Botox, and I have been very, very honest about that. I am for self-preservation in a good sense, which is being healthy, feeling great and opting for natural therapies."
Preserving talent over appearance
For Kareena, looking after herself goes beyond skincare, fitness or maintaining a certain appearance. She believes it is equally important to protect the things that make her who she is, including her talent and the life she has outside films. She said, "Self-preservation is also preserving my talent because that is my weapon. Taking holidays with family and friends and engaging in different things apart from just being on set are also forms of self-preservation, rather than needles and going under the knife."
Troubled by pressure on young women
She also spoke about the growing pressure on young women to maintain a youthful appearance, saying she is troubled by the idea that ageing is something to be avoided. She said, "It is terrible that young girls do not want to look beyond 18 or 20. I am having the best time in my 40s. I have never felt better or even acted better." The actor added that preserving one's body and mind should matter more than relying on injectables. For her, feeling good about herself is not about trying to turn back the clock.
Work and life beyond films
Kareena's comments also reflect the importance she places on having a life beyond film sets. While acting remains her biggest passion, she has often spoken about making time for her family and other interests. The actor was most recently seen in Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, which marked her first on-screen collaboration with Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran. Set against the world of crime and justice, the film features Prithviraj as a police inspector, while Kareena plays a character with an intriguing edge. Away from work, Kareena shares two sons, Taimur and Jeh, with actor Saif Ali Khan. The couple got married on October 16, 2012, after dating for five years.
