Kabhi cushy, kabhi gham

It can be a pressure-cooker existence for the top actress who rule B-Town.

It can be a pressure-cooker existence for the top actress who rule B-Town. Behind the glamour and underneath the greasepaint, one needs the grit and a thick skin to withstand constant scrutiny and exceptional pressure. Yet, the pleasure outweighs the pain, say these women who says everything balances out, with a bit of philosophy and soul searching. Read on to discover what they love and hate about being on top.

Kareena Kapoor
I love that I have this ability to fulfill my dreams. I also love the fact that I can connect to millions through my roles. Then, of course come the perks. You can take off ski resort getaways in the peace and tranquility of the snow-capped mountains. The flipside of the coin is of course, the constant pressure and expectations, the unrelenting prying, but what the heck? If one is to think of it in a philosophical way, nothing last forever. Not even life itself. So why take anything seriously?

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