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Kareena Kapoor Khan Reveals Steven Spielberg Praised '3 Idiots' at WAVES 2025

The Bollywood star recounted a chance meeting with the Hollywood legend, who admired the film's impact, while discussing Indian cinema's global reach.

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Overview

  • At the WAVES Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared an anecdote about Steven Spielberg recognizing her as the '3 Idiots girl' during a chance encounter at a restaurant after the film's release.
  • Spielberg praised the film, saying he loved it, after having watched it in English—a moment Kareena described as unforgettable.
  • '3 Idiots', directed by Rajkumar Hirani and featuring Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi, remains a milestone in Bollywood cinema.
  • Kareena reflected on Bollywood's growing global influence and expressed openness to Hindi-English film collaborations, though she is not actively pursuing Hollywood projects.
  • She emphasized her deep connection to cinema, describing it as her passion and a legacy she was born into as part of a film family.