Kareena finds soul mate

On the professional front, Kareena Kapoor is keen on working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Not so long ago, she had vowed never to work with Bhansali because he chose Aishwarya Rai over her for Devdas. She says, "We have sorted out our misunderstanding. He has always been my favourite director. I called him up after seeing Devdas and told him I loved everyone in it."

On the personal front, she candidly reveals, "Vicky Nihalani and I are kind of soul mates. He has always stood by me. He is my first love. I fell in love with him when I was 13. There is nothing worked out for the future. It is too early. We are still working at our careers. But yes, we are together as of now."

Diamond jubilee for K3G

Karan Johar is happy his Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham has entered its 60th week.

The family melodrama starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor didn't find much favour with critics, but it hit the jackpot at the BO.

After two hits -- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and K3G -- Karan is concentrating on his production Kal Ho Na Ho. The film starring Shah Rukh, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta is being directed by long time assistant, Nikhil Advani.

Director Asif Kapadia, who directed The Warrior, was awarded the Most Promising Newcomer Trophy at the Evening Standard Film Awards in London on Sunday.

The event, hosted by comedian Jack Dee, was attended by Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hugh Grant, Rosamund Pike, Roger Moore and model Heldi Klum.

Farida Jalal's plans of turning producer have been put on hold. "I was all set to begin my first film as producer. Anant Mahadevan was supposed to direct it. The current scenario of virtually all films biting the dust scares me. The risk is not worth taking. I am a good cook. I don't want to dish out a distasteful meal."

Did the failure of Dil Vil Pyar Vyar, also directed by Mahadevan, have anything to do with her decision? "No. I have full faith in Mahadevan's abilities. Right now I am busy with acting assignments on the big and small screen. I expect to be free in another three, four months.

Hopefully, the box-office scenario will improve by then. In all probability, I will utilise Mahadevan's services."