It was the year 2003. In Mumbai, Anant Balani was working on a movie about
a sex worker. Ameesha Patel, who had just enjoyed success in both Kaho Na
Pyaar Hai and Gadar, was the actress he wanted to cast. Kareena Kapoor, the
newest member of the famous Kapoor family, was occupied with masala
comedies like Main Prem Ki Deewani Hoon and Talaash: The Hunt Begins at
the other end of the celebrity spectrum. They weren't even travelling on the
same aircraft. The way they came together not only produced a great movie
for moviegoers but also completely changed Kareena's image and career. A