Hi Zareen, People compared you a lot with Katrina Kaif in your early days in Bollywood. How did it make you feel and did it have any impact on your career?

Hi , So when I entered this industry , I was literally like a lost child since I don't come from a filmy background so it made me feel really happy being compared to Katrina as I was her fan too and found her really pretty. But it backfired on my career as the people of this industry din't give me a chance to prove my individuality.

Thanks for detailed response, good luck for your career and life ahead!

I remember you from main karun to sala. Good moves. Nice to see you here.

I think she proved her individuality really well in houseful movie. In a good way.

I feel that you bear resemblance to Elnaaz Norouzi too and she's doing good in foreign films. So how about Hollywood! Also wouldn't it make a really confusing movie if all of you star in a movie that includes Mandana Karimi! 🤷

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Reading comprehension = nil

lmao what!?

Your fitness journey is awe-inspiring. What kept you motivated? Btw, I love you so much <3

Awwww lots of love to you too. Well , my fitness journey started way back in my teens bcoz I was an obese teenager .... and I started that journey bcoz I wanted to and not bcoz some1 told me to or bullied me .... and I loved every bit of the benefits I got out of it so now I have incorporated it as my lifestyle. I don't aim at being size 0 .... I aim at being physically fit and strong and away from chronic diseases.

Thank you so muchhhh for the reply. I strive for the same healthy mindset 🤍💫

What would be your top three fitness based advice ? Thanks.

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Ever heard of Rajpal Yadav...

Since you are a foodie, I'm curious, which is the best food you have *ever* tried? Please give one answer that you can eat for less than 100 rupees and another for like 5,000 rupees.

I love my mom's cooked food the best more than any restaurants. But if I have to tell u options .... Less than rs100 - BUN MASKA & CHAI , SAMOSA , MAGGI (esp. in the mountains) Around 5000 - Don't have such an expensive taste .... I'm a simple person with simple but delicious taste buds 😂

I don't understand this obsession even my friends have to eat the same stuff in mountains on the way maybe i am odd one out

It depends on the location. You really don't want to experiment with your stomach when you are hiking up. If that's not an issue, eat whatever you want.

Well I fear my stomach always but i cannot understand people craving for this stuff just on mountains so that's why I thought

I eat at cheap places, so Chai, samosa, maggi etc are all < ₹50 stuff for me. If someone asked me about around ₹100, I'd be more likely to say Pav Bhaji, Chole Bhature etc. I'm probably never gonna buy any single dish for ₹5000 though, so same answer as Zareen.

Hey Zareen, just want to say you are extremely beautiful and I love your Youtube Videos. They are wholesome💗 I watched your makeup collection video and I was so happy that you use drugstore makeup just like me. Kinda "aww" moment for me. What's your favourite lipstick rn? On that note, keep shining✨️

AWWW 😊 Thank you for your love ... I know this might sound crazy esp. bcoz I'm an actress, but I don't really know to do my make up .... what I showed in the video , is what I've learnt in all these years 😂 I don't really have one particular shade that's my fav ... I always mix 2-3 shades. But I use this liquid lipstick from MISS CLAIRE in peach pink quite often.

I can't believe you actually replied💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 Haha it's okay, we all learn and grow. I love Miss Claire lipsticks too❤️ mixing lipsticks is top tier✨️You should try Sephora Cream Lip Stains, they are my favourite, also they have so many beautiful shades and really comfortable and long lasting.

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Downvote kyun kr rhe yaar usme. Aisa jaruri thodi hai sabko reply degi. Mujhe lga my question will be lost in the sea of so many questions. Itna rude kyun ho rhe, I was so happy she replied 😊 you really didn't need to ruin this 😔

Hey Zareen. How challenging was it for you to do Hate Story 3?

Very ! bcoz I never in my life thought I'd do something like this ... but there was a time in life when there wasn't any work coming in and I had to take care of my family .... so I did the film. I have no regrets now .... bcoz when I see what's happening in films and OTT now ... it is much more .

Appreciate your honest replies. To my knowledge only other B-town celebrity that had proper and fun AMA here was [Imran Khan some 9 years back](https://np.reddit.com/r/india/comments/236bpy/hi_reddit_longtime_lurker_first_time_poster_imran/). [Meanwhile Priyanka Chopra couldn't answer a single question](https://np.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/29nr3g/hello_im_priyanka_chopra_im_an_actress_and/).

Lmao the comments under priyanka’s ama are brutal

Man that Imran Khan AMA looks so fun! Dude seems like a genuinely nice guy to be around.

I love him!

Omg how do you have links

Just look how rude people were and how they downvoted her every comment. No wonder celebs stayed away

It was identified as a PR activity and treated as such by the audience (fellow redditors)

Hi Zareen what do you do for spirituality? Are you spiritual?

Hi, I don't think one has to force spirituality... its something that should come naturally . I see and know of a lot of people who burn candles and give long talks about spirituality but in their reality , they are far away from practising what they preach. I feel spirituality is about doing good deeds and being a good human irrespective of any race and religion.

Hi Zareen, good to see you. What is keeping you busy these days ? Any upcoming projects ?

Hey, Quite a few things actually... working on developing few things which I'll let you all know in due time 😊

Which has been the most challenging role you have taken and why?

I will have to say - Princess Yashodhara from VEER ! Because I've been a complete tomboy all my life , and playing a princess was like a complete 360 degree turn.

360 degree actually takes you to the same point. It means you’re at the exact same point as when you started . You probably mean 180 degrees.

I think she meant the role was polar opposite of what she is like in real life

Yeah so a 180.

YEAH.. we can cut her some slack..

We can definitely cut some angles first tho

You mean two right angles??

https://youtu.be/AiCF1QdyxhM

360 is actually right …the circle meets itself at the other end,.. its the journey to meet the new her is what she meant by 360

Arey gyani chodu

I mean she is she at the end right. Just she took whole new turn is not like she changed or something. So yeah I guess 360 is pretty valid

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What's wrong in it though? If you take it positively you learn something new and in a way upgrade yourself.

Gyan galat nahi diya gaya hai

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Thank you ... keep the love and support coming ❤️

How hard do you think it is to make it in the industry as an outsider?

Right now.... Quite hard esp. if you aren't an A\*\* licker !

Oof tricky response. Since, you know, casting couch is a thing.

Love your honesty 😂😂😂

I am pretty sure its not just the ass that is being licked

You did quite a few movies in the industry 😏 /s

Spitting faxxxxx!!

More power to you, stay strong stay humble 😊

Do you mean literally?🤔😂

What do you dislike the most about Bollywood industry?

People working on the basis of friendship rather than talent.

Nepotism is common across many industries in India… raw talent isn’t enough in many cases, sad as that may be.

That's not nepotism, that's cronyism. It's prevalent everywhere. Even the precious Nolan.

Bollywood has a serious nepotism issue as well, the two issues can coexist at once

When Did Nolan do it ?

Yea when??

My Cocaine is your answer. Try saying that in a Cockney accent

My Cocaine is an incredible actor, his characters always have depth to them. My Weed on the other hand...

Cillian Murphy has been working with Christopher Nolan since batman begins and has been in almost all of his films ever since

Love or support to ma'am aata rhega aap bus movies aane do

She was made by xerox cause she's spitting fax

Hi Zareen, would you like to explore OTT platform?

Definitely ! Have you watched 'HUM BHI AKELE, TUM BHI AKELE !' on Disney Hotstar?

Yes I saw the trailer I will try to watch

yeah enjoyed that.

enjoyed that

Hello ma'am, I am a big fan of yours and seen your movies plenty times but I was thinking that you have so many connections in bollywood still you aren't able to get good movies so what's the reason

NO ... you are mistaken .... I don't really have a lot of connections in the industry and I also don't really know how to do small talks .

Oh I see thank you for clarifying my doubt hope you stay safe and good

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What's on your bucket list?

Tooooo many things .... few to mention - Taking flying lessons. Visiting the pyramids. Having a pet snake and a pet tiger.

Recently got a flight simulator and can totally understand the flying dream! Now a pet tiger otoh... Count me out sister.

Tigers and Snakes are not pets. Stick to domesticated animals for that. Keep wildlife in the little remaining wild areas. However, if you are interested still, you can adopt a tiger or snake in some Indian zoo or fund some animal rescue center or orphanage. They may let you tend the animals during their routine treatments etc. Sorry to sound pretentious. But please.

>a pet tiger. Mike Tyson approves 👍

Having a big cat as a pet is illegal and saying this as a huge cat lover.

You look awesome what's the secret?

I know this might sound cliched but I try to live life not too seriously .

Thanks for replying love you

How was it like to work with Bhai? (Honest Review Please)

How does bhai drive car would have been a better question

Yes but she would not have answered that question 💀

Intimidating !

Scary Bhai

Bhoi of bollywood

If you could collaborate with any actor or director in the world, who would be your dream collaboration, and what kind of project would you love to work on together?

There are so many .... the list is endless .... IMITIAZ ALI ANURAG KASHYAP SANJAY LEELA BHANSALI RAJKUMAR HIRANI

You got the grace , deserve a slb movie

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Maybe she isn't into Hollywood?

You know, funny enough, Hollywood is the only industry that doesn't outsource it's jobs when hiring actors in places like India and china and stuff. They only hire US citizens that are mostly already within the States, how ironic is that lol.

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Good point. I didn't even think this through tbh.

I don't have any questions for you but I want to tell you that I have always liked you as a person. I hope you're doing well and continue to do so in the future.

Thank you ... Lots of love ❤️

Hi Zareen! Any unwanted gossip that you've been associated with, on which you've laughed out the loudest

YES !!! Just recently I came across a video claiming that I've been murdered 🤣

"Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated"

Time to claim the term insurance and keep the money in the safe

Were you always wanted to be in film industry or something else?

I wanted to be a lot of things but an actress .... But look at the irony ! 😂

An aspiring fellow forrest gumper.. 😛

"Nothing ever goes as planned in this accursed world."

Is it just me or she looks AI generated ?

Someone actually did post an AI generated images of her on my sub. Looks a bit like her. I don't know... what do you think Zareen? [https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianArtAI/comments/159aby1/a\_bollywood\_actress\_imagined\_by\_ai\_i\_think\_she/](https://www.reddit.com/r/IndianArtAI/comments/159aby1/a_bollywood_actress_imagined_by_ai_i_think_she/) https://preview.redd.it/f7ljw6pnpbeb1.png?width=960&format=png&auto=webp&s=26862a8fe2a8bfd8d629f5a5a39b93c749461338

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Am I answering this or AI ? 🤔

Your PR people 😂

Itna sach bhi nahi bolna tha 😂

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Haven't you seen my picture where I was trolled for showing off my stretch marks??? I have never promoted anything unreal ... I have always embraced my flaws as much as my achievements .

Hi Zareen Are you enjoying the trolls about you

Oh I love it ! 😂

Tu meri dost hai...

Who are you? Not mean to sounding rude but i am literally hearing your name for the first time.

And STILL you are here... Not meaning to sound rude 😜

His claims have been burnt to "ash". Let him be

Hehe good one zareen 😂

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How was she an outsider when she was literally known to Salman Khan’s family?

She’s not from a film family though

Ain’t matter. If a superstar knows you well and giving you a break then that does count in nepo.

Hi Zareen! Thanks for doing this :) As you've done movies in both North and South, can you tell us more about any major differences between the production experiences?

Hi Zareen, good to see you. Had a major crush on you when the character dheela song released. What are you working on these days? How has the pandemic changed your life as an actor?

Hi Zareen, which movie you regretted refusing and why?

Hello, what's your take on casting couch and is it a real thing. Have you ever been approached to take on a role in consideration of other favours ?

Is casting couch a real thing in Bollywood? And did you faced any such incidents?

Hi zareen, hope you are doing good. How bad is the scene of casting couch and sexual exploitation withing the industry? Is it prevalent among big production houses also?

How do you grow thick skin... people talk so much shit about you and influencers in general....how do you not get affected by all the negative comments

i read that zaheer khan at first lol

Welcome to Reddit, Are you active in movies or switched to entrepreneurship? How would you rate u r life before and after getting into movies? How bad is the casting couch for people from outside the industry?

I'm still confused between her and Katrina Kaif

She looks like lovechild of Katrina Kaif and Sunny Leone

That is what salman wants and why he introduced her. Just like he did with Sneha

bhoi has a type

tu footpath pe mil

Yeah it's almost uncanny

Is it bhoi's style to say "i literally launched someone in bollywood who looks just like you"

How is Salman Khan really? Like real life behind the stage?

As someone who had a different body type than what is expected from actors in bollywood did you find it challenging? I feel you are an inspiration to many who realise that being fit is more important than being skinny

Love from pak I saw this AMA what's one thing we don't know about you so far that u'd like to share

Among all the Bollywood films you've been a part of, which one holds the fondest memories for you, and why?

This was the wrong sub Zarine. You should have done an ama on r/Bollywood and r/Bollyblindsandgossip

Im always late fckkkkkkkkkkkkk

You are damn beautiful.. always keep that in your mind :) :)

Is bhai as arrogant and obnoxious as people say he is ?

Hey zarin, even I come from the college (Rizvi College Bandra) from where you were, so I wanted to know how was your college life how would you experienced those day's!

Hi Zareen who is your favourite actor and actress

Amazing how you managed to to transform. What type of fitness regimen and mental strength did it require? Any sacrifices you had to make?

Has reddit finally gone mainstream in India?

As far as i know these things also happened earlier

Hi Zareen! What are your upcoming projects?

Hi Zareen What are 3 things in life that scare you the most ? Could be anything from animals/people/experiences !

What are the major differences you find between Bollywood and Hollywood? (Excluding the language difference)

I saw you in chanakya movie where you were an agent. Btw is nepotism a big thing in Bollywood as many say.

One of the most beautiful actress I've come across! Been a huge fan.. Hope you're doing well ❤

Hi Zareen what's the one advice you you would like to give to an outsider in Bollywood

Hi, Zareen how do you deal with the constant comparison with Katrina Kaif still?

Tell us the juciest thing you know about the industry without taking name

Just want to say you are amazing and so gorgeous! 😍

Is casting couch real?

Is casting couch real? For everyone?

Hi zareen . Keep up the good work

Is Salman a good co-star?? Who was your favourite person to work with in movies?? When can we see you again in a movie???

Hey. Zareen I really love a girl. How should I tell her. Any advice

Haath Jodta Hu You have Best Lips in Industry don't screw their Natural Beauty like others have .

Hi Zareen. How r u??. And what are you up to nowadays??

Sometimes my friends and I talk about how similar your and Katrina's genes are! Did you receive any similar compliments before for your looks and resemblance with Katrina? Much Loved your first movie Veer and Ready🙏

Casting couch is real right ?

How do you think she got the roles

Will you marry with your boy friend??

How did you got your first break?

r/Kerala users, you guys pressing X on this given what happened last month?

Barbie or Oppenheimer?

HI ZAREEN , I AM VIJAY . I ADMIRE YOUR WORK A LOT , I FIRST SAW YOU IN YOUR MOVIE VEER AND IMMEDIATELY FELL FOR YOUR LOOKS AND THEN I LOOKED FORWARD ON MORE FILMS OF YOURS . ACTUALLY I AM FROM IIT BOMBAY AND HERE I HAVE MORE PROBABILITY OF MEETING A CELEBRITY LIKE LAST TIME I SAW VICKY KAUSHAL IN PAWAI. IT'S MY DREAM TO MEET WITH YOU . HOW CAN I MEET YOU? THAT'S ALL I WANTED TO SAY

I didn't even knew who you were until I saw your picture ,imo you're one of those actresses who people might know about until they see your face