I am better than size zero: Kareena Kapoor

She started the trend of size zero with her stunningly slim figure in Tashan, but actress Kareena Kapoor feels that she is better than size zero today. Kareena Kapoor swears by yoga and vegetarianism

Kareena's new figure has earned her both praise and criticism. On the one hand, the actress has been credited with promoting a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of yoga; on the other, she has been termed anorexic.

"I think I am not size zero; at least I look better than that. I believe in the power of yoga and swear by it," she said.

Kareena, who was here for the launch of a 'Beauty Adviser Training Programme' by Anne French, believes that her good figure and glowing skin can be attributed to the fact that she "drinks lots of water and is a hard-core veggie".

The Jab We Met star is considered a youth icon. "I identify myself with the youth of this country. It is a responsibility if I am considered a youth icon," she said.

Kareena starts her day with "60 surya namaskars for half an hour" and believes yoga is a way of life. "If I don't do yoga for a day, I feel something is amiss," she said. "I don't believe in slogging out in a gym or running on a treadmill because gyms are full of ACs. One hour of yoga is enough.

"People are bored of me," she continued, referring to her vegetarianism. "I am continuously asking them to stop taking meat and protect our animals."

The star, who has a slew of releases lined up in 2009, is excited about working with Aamir Khan in Raju Hirani's 3 Idiots. "Till now we have completed only one schedule, but I feel lucky and blessed to be working with Aamir. He and Raju Hirani are a fiery combination," she said.

Kareena is equally excited about Sajid Nadiadwala's Kambakht Ishq where she teams up with Akshay Kumar. The film was in the news for featuring some Hollywood stars like Sylvester Stallone and Denise Richards.

"The Hollywood stars have acted in only one scene," Kareena said when asked how it was to work with them. "The film is more than that."

But the actress is happy that Hollywood is gradually opening up to the Hindi film industry. "We have Danny Boyle and Denise Richards coming to the film industry. I think now we will wait for Brad Pitt to come," she joked.

The actress, who is currently in love with divorced actor Saif Ali Khan, said she would be busy shooting on Valentine's Day. "I don't believe in the concept of Valentine's Day," Kareena said. "Those who want to celebrated may celebrate, or otherwise sleep in their homes."

Asked when she would tie the knot, she said, "I have no plans to marry for at least 5 years. Currently, I am very busy with my work."

The actress refused to comment on her reported cold vibes with contemporary Katrina Kaif.

On her item number Marjania with Shah Rukh Khan for the film Billu Barber, which is ruling the music charts, Kareena said, "I am happy Marjania is such a big hit. I had worked with Shah Rukh in Don for the song Ye mera dil. I think people like us more in songs than in films."

The actress is very happy with the kind of acceptance that Slumdog Millionaire has received and is especially proud of the Oscar nomination for AR Rahman. "I think we all love Rahman," she said. "His music is amazing. I am happy Indian films are being accepted."

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