Katrina Kaif’s Glamorous Journey: From Ad with Thalapathy Vijay to Bollywood Sensation

In a dazzling turn of events, Bollywood sensation Katrina Kaif is set to kick off 2024 on a high note with Sriram Raghvan’s much-anticipated ‘Merry Christmas,’ following her stellar performance in ‘Tiger 3.’ However, the glamorous star recently took a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about her early days in the city of dreams and her aspirations that initially revolved around becoming a supermodel.

In a candid interview with Mashable India, the leading lady of Bollywood spilled the beans on her humble beginnings, revealing that when she first arrived in Mumbai, her sights were set on the world of modeling. The enchanting world of runway stardom beckoned, and Kaif found inspiration in the likes of Madhu Sapre, Lakshmi Menon, and the ever-stylish Malaika Arora, who were the reigning supermodels of that era.

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Katrina Kaif and Thalapathy Vijay

In the interview that had us all in splits, the ever-charming Katrina Kaif spilled the beans on her early days in the city of dreams, Mumbai. The Bollywood diva took a trip down memory lane, recounting the time when she was a budding artist trying to break into the industry.

“Back in those days, my ambition was to be a model. Madhu Sapre and Lakshmi Menon were my idols, along with Malaika Arora, who was making waves in the modeling scene at that time. They were the women I looked up to,” Katrina shared during the promotion of ‘Merry Christmas’ on Mashable India.

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Katrina Kaif revealed her diligent approach to kickstarting her career, sharing, “I used to make a list of all the big ad agencies in Bombay and would hop onto a taxi, visiting them one by one.” In the pursuit of her modeling dreams, she humorously added, “I have done many fake sabun (soap) ads. I am very good at that. I always got the sabun ads. The ad which I didn’t get was the one that required me to play Kabaddi. I didn’t know what Kabaddi was.”

But the laughter didn’t stop there. The actress reminisced about her early ad ventures, including her first collaboration with none other than Thalapathy Vijay. The duo starred in a soft drink commercial where Katrina, hilariously, played a ballerina despite lacking the moves. “The first ad that I did was with Vijay sir. It was an ad for a soft drink, and I was playing a ballerina, and I could not dance to save my life. My friend later saw the ad and told me, ‘You were the world’s clumsiest ballerina in that ad,'” she shared with a hearty laugh.

Looking ahead, fans can brace themselves for the much-anticipated release of ‘Merry Christmas,’ where Katrina Kaif, alongside Vijay Sethupathi, takes center stage in a thrilling narrative set against the backdrop of Christmas. Directed by the maestro Sriram Raghavan, the film promises a rollercoaster of emotions as two strangers connect, only to face unexpected twists. The trailer, released on December 20, has already set the stage for a gripping cinematic experience, with the movie slated to hit the screens on January 12, 2024.

Watch | Katrina Kaif’s first ad with Thalapathy Vijay