April 2015 www.womanthismonth.com 67 as our brand ambassador. She symbolises contemporary India and represents the emerging youth of this country. Her presence in our communications will enhance our brand equity." Apart from acting, Kareena has been actively involved in a series of philanthropic activities including raising money for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. In 2010, she adopted a village in Madhya Pradesh called Chanderi to support its inhabitants with the supply of electricity. She has also joined international campaigns for UNESCO and FIFA and played a pivotal role to combat domestic violence against woman as an ambassador for the ‘Shakti’ campaign, a project launched in association with NDTV television. The course of true love ran smoothly when she tied the knot in October 2012, after a fiveyear relationship with her long term boyfriend and Bollywood actor Nawab Saif Ali Khan, who is 10 years her senior. Even though they follow different faiths and had different upbringings, their marriage was a reflection of love beyond boundaries. Saif is the son of Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and belongs to a royal Muslim family, whereas Kareena was born in a Punjabi-Hindu family and has also witnessed Christianity. Their big fat royal wedding crossed all religious as well as age boundaries. Speaking of her marriage Kareena said: “Being a bride is like a dream come true for every girl. It was like a fairytale for me.” On her wedding day, she wore her mother-inlaw Sharmila’s wedding outfit that was a gift to her by her own mother-in-law, Begam Sajida Sultan of Bhopal in 1939. It took designer Ritu Kumar more than five months to recreate the ancient costume using gold benarsi fabric in the likeness of the fabric used in the original. However, marriage has not derailed her from her career and she continues with more projects in Bollywood. She is one woman who isn’t afraid to wear what she fancies and that labels her as a true style diva. g My favourite things: Designer: Gianni Versace, Alexander McQueen, Manish Malhotra and Ralph Lauren Colour: Red and Black Perfume: Dune Sport: Swimming Gems: Diamonds Actor: Raj Kapoor Actress: Charlize Theron Fast Facts Full name: Kareena Kapoor Khan Nick name: Bebo Date of Birth: September 21 1980 Star sign: Virgo Scene from Dev A brand event Acting in 3 Idiots
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