NewKerala.com

Key Points

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared a memorable encounter with Steven Spielberg, who recognized her from '3 Idiots.' The Hollywood legend praised the film, calling it "very famous." Kareena remains open to international projects but believes in organic opportunities. The anecdote was revealed during a panel at WAVES 2025.

Key Points: Kareena Kapoor Recalls Spielberg Recognizing Her From 3 Idiots

  • Spielberg recognized Kareena from '3 Idiots' post-release
  • She recalls the surreal Hollywood-Bollywood moment
  • Kareena open to Hindi-English crossover films
  • Incident shared at WAVES 2025 moderated by Karan Johar
2 min read

Are you the girl in that famous Indian film..? Bebo recalls Hollywood filmmaker Spielberg recognising her from '3 Idiots'

Kareena Kapoor shares how Steven Spielberg recognized her from '3 Idiots' at a restaurant, praising the iconic Bollywood film.

"He actually came up to me and asked, 'Are you the girl in that very famous Indian film about three students?' - Kareena Kapoor"

Mumbai, May 2

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recalled one of her most memorable experiences of her career when she had an unexpected meeting with one of Hollywood's greatest directors, Steven Spielberg.

Speaking on day two of the ongoing WAVES 2025, during a panel moderated by filmmaker Karan Johar, Bebo shared how she once bumped into Spielberg at a restaurant while travelling. The incident occurred shortly after the release of her film '3 Idiots,' which starred Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi.

"I was actually in a restaurant, travelling somewhere, and Spielberg (Steven Spielberg) happened to be at the same place," Bebo recalled.

"This was many moons ago, around the time 3 Idiots was released. He actually came up to me and asked, 'Are you the girl in that very famous Indian film about three students?' I said, 'Yes, it's me!' He said, 'My God, I loved that movie,'" she added.

When asked about the possibility of working in Hollywood, Kareena responded, "I think it's just organically not happened. Having said that, films are my passion--they run in my veins. I was born into this family. Times are changing, and you never know. Chasing something has never been a part of my personality, but if it's meant to happen, maybe a Hindi-English film will come along. After all, even Spielberg is watching our movies!"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated WAVES 2025 on Thursday. More than 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300+ companies, and 350+ startups participate from over 90 countries.

The four-day event began on May 1 and will continue until May 4.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rahul P.
What a proud moment for Indian cinema! When legends like Spielberg recognize our films, it shows how far Bollywood has come. 3 Idiots was truly special - great story, acting, and message. More such cross-cultural appreciation please! 🇮🇳🎬
P
Priya M.
Kareena has such grace in handling fame. Not running after Hollywood but being open to opportunities - that's the right attitude. Our actresses don't need validation from West, but recognition is always sweet 😊
A
Amit K.
While this is a feel-good story, I wish our media wouldn't make such a big deal when Western filmmakers notice us. We should be confident in our own cinema without needing Hollywood approval. 3 Idiots was brilliant regardless of who watched it!
S
Sunita R.
WAVES 2025 sounds amazing! So proud PM Modi is supporting our creative industries. With global events like this, more international collaborations will happen naturally. Maybe we'll see Kareena in a Spielberg film after all! ✨
V
Vikram S.
This reminds me of when Rajinikanth was praised by Jackie Chan. Our films have unique charm that even global legends appreciate. But let's not forget - 3 Idiots worked because it was authentically Indian, not trying to copy Hollywood formulas.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50