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What did Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg say to Kareena Kapoor when he saw her in a restaurant? Actress recalls unexpected encounter
At the WAVES Summit 2025, Kareena Kapoor Khan shared the story of her unexpected encounter with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg. Read on for the full details!
On Friday, May 2, Kareena Kapoor Khan took part in WAVES 2025, where she shared an exciting moment from her career that legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has seen 3 Idiots and praised her performance in it. She disclosed this during a panel conversation moderated by Karan Johar.
Kareena Kapoor Khan recalled an unforgettable moment during WAVES 2025, sharing that years ago, shortly after the release of 3 Idiots, she happened to be at the same restaurant as acclaimed director Steven Spielberg. She recounted that Spielberg approached her and asked if she was the actress from the popular Indian film about three students.
When she confirmed, he expressed his admiration for the film, telling her he loved it. Kareena described the experience as a significant moment in her career, calling it an honor that a filmmaker of Spielberg’s stature had seen and appreciated her work.
Steven Spielberg has long shown admiration for Indian cinema and its actors. Back in 2014–15, when Aamir Khan travelled to Germany to meet Tom Hanks regarding his plans to remake Forrest Gump, Hanks happened to be filming with Spielberg at the time.
Upon Aamir’s arrival on set, Spielberg introduced him to Hanks by referring to Aamir as the "James Cameron of India," highlighting his respect for the Bollywood star's work.
John Abraham once shared that legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg had praised his performance in Water during their meeting at the 2006 Academy Awards.
Reflecting on the experience, John recalled that while the film had gone largely unnoticed in India, Spielberg had watched and appreciated his work. In an interview with Filmfare, John also remembered Spielberg telling him that there are no good or bad actors, only good or bad films, a remark that left a lasting impression on him.
Steven Spielberg stands as one of the most accomplished filmmakers in American cinema, known for his immense success both at the box office and among critics.
He rose to global fame with the groundbreaking thriller Jaws in 1975 and continued to deliver iconic films, including Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the beloved sci-fi classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), and the monumental hit Jurassic Park in 1993.
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