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Kareena Kapoor Reacts To Poo's Timeless Appeal: ‘I Like It…I Like It'
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Kareena Kapoor's flawless acting turned Poo into a personality, an aura and a cultural icon.
We all know a friend who exudes that iconic Poo energy, from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Brought to life by our very own Bebo, Poo is more than just a fictional character. Kareena Kapoor 's flawless acting turned her into a personality, an aura, and a cultural icon. Even 24 years after the film's release, fans continue quoting her sassy one-liners. Kareena herself has shared how much she loves that, even after more than two decades, her drama-queen character continues to captivate audiences.
Kareena Kapoor's Reaction to Her Iconic Character
Recently, Kareena Kapoor reshared a post on Instagram that talked about her iconic character from Kabhi Khushi Gham and described how Poo remains relevant in pop culture. Staying true to her character, Kareena captioned the post with the iconic dialogue, 'I like it… I like it."
Vogue India also celebrated the legacy of Poo, sharing a series of photos capturing her unapologetic attitude and trend-setting style. One of the slides read, 'Kareena Kapoor Khan's iconic portrayal of Poo still captivates a generation. She was our Cher Horowitz and Elle Woods, enveloped in unapologetic BDE (big diva energy)."
In an earlier interview with PTI, Kareena admitted, 'As an actor, you want to try and do something different every time. For me, it is difficult because I've been known for playing Poo and Geet… This thing has been fixed in people's minds. So, that has been a conscious effort that now I want to do different things."
Stylist's Take on Poo's Pop Culture Relevance
Speaking to Vogue India, Karina's stylist Divyak D'Souza said, 'Poo became a gay icon—that level of fabulousness is aspirational." He added, 'She fit the glamorous mean-girl trope we saw in Hollywood movies, but had the heart and soul of a desi girl. It resonated with audiences here."
Bollywood's Obsession with Poo
Poo's charm isn't limited to fans; Bollywood's younger generation is equally smitten. Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh once recreated the 'good looks, good looks and good looks" scene for an Instagram reel. Ananya Panday dressed as Poo for a Halloween party. And even at Anant Ambani's grand wedding ceremony, Shloka Ambani wore a reimagined version of the coral sharara set from the iconic 'Bole Chudiyan" song.
A Timeless Film and a Timeless Character
Directed by Karan Johar, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham remains a classic for many reasons, its star-studded cast, emotional storyline, rich character arcs, memorable dialogues, stunning locations, and unforgettable music. The film featured a powerhouse ensemble including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Jaya Bachchan.
While every character in the film brought something unique to the table, Kareena's Poo stood out with her striking fashion sense, bold attitude, and confidence. Her carefree and unapologetic outlook on life still resonates with fans today. Poo's world still exists, you just have to believe in it. And if you don't, well… 'Whateverrr!"
What's Next for Kareena?
On the work front, Kareena Kapoor will next be seen in Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role.
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