Don-ning their dancing shoes

Kareena is on a high as she recently matched steps with the legendary Helen on the same stage. “The Moranis suggested I perform with Helen Aunty at a recent awards show. They suggested I drive onto stage in a sports car as the Don soundtrack started up. When the car came in, I could hear everyone from my own fraternity cheering me. It was a great moment. I danced to my version of ‘Yeh Mera Dil’ from Don. After that Helen Aunty came in to dance to the old Don version.” Kareena can't stop raving about Helen. “She was so gracious. She was wondering why people were comparing her Don with mine because times have changed. She said my dance was more dazzling and sexy.” The evening just got better as she walked away with the best actress award for Omkara, beating the popular choice, Kajol in Fanaah. Kareena couldn't have hoped for more. “By chance, Kajol was sitting next to me when my name was announced. She was so genuinely pleased for me. Kajol and my sister Karisma have always been my idols. “Both have had their share of awards. Now it's my turn. I've received critics' awards, but this is my first taste of popular awards since Refugee. Omkara has been a great experience for me. People still come to me on flights and at the gym to tell me how much they liked me in Omkara.” In a more serious vein she continues determinedly, “I'm now getting the right scripts like Mani Rathnam's Lajjo. Now I only want to do only good films. It's so easy just to sign up for big projects and get big money. I don't believe in that. I've to have a central part now.” Yes, well, a good film is always a good idea! Er, didn't the Don appearance qualify as a cameo? “That one song ‘Yeh Mera Dil’ is playing at all the night clubs. All the college kids are dancing to it. I've one big hit to dance to.” If Kareena is working on shedding those extra pounds, it can only mean that she has tasted blood. “I want win at every awards function this season.”