Slaying dance moves with confidence, making heads turn with their fashion ensemble and having the right attitude is the Gen Z motto, but Katrina Kaif was all of this and more even before it was a thing!
Over her two decade long career, Katrina Kaif has contributed to Indian cinema and pop culture more than you can think! From countless iconic fashion moments that have our jaws on the floor till date to characters that have resonated with an entirely new generation, it’s been a journey for the books! You can love her, you can hate her but when she gets down on the dance floor you definitely cannot ignore her! She was always unabashedly herself in an industry that was initially alien to her and little did she know that it would go on to stay relevant even years down the line and resonate hard with the Gen Zs! She is beyond glamorous when she is on the big screen but also extremely relatable off-screen. Be it her interviews, her industry friendships with fellow actresses or just her opinions on life and other pop culture topics, all of this makes us feel like she is just one of us!
Here’s how she continues to reign among the Gen Zs!
She was the OG Barbie
Katrina Kaif from Singh is Kinng walked so Margot Robbie could run! Only and only she could have rocked a pink mini skirt with a pink top and dance to Jee Karda. Not only does it compliment the song’s vibe but it also became a trendsetter for fans and fashion enthusiasts alike! Even though it’s been years since the movie came out, it's still one of her most iconic moments on-screen!
Her most popular songs are all about motivating women to feel comfortable in their own skin!
From the unforgettable Sheila Ki Jawaani to Kamli, not only does she make dance look so effortless and something that you or I can try at home, she also motivates an entire generation to choose themselves over anything! From the empowering Sheila asking us all to choose better and love yourself, to being so confident in her own body in Kamli, she preached being comfortable in your own skin before it was even a thing!
Her old interviews going viral on social media now is proof that she was ahead of her times!
Her old interviews prove that she isn’t one to take disrespect from anyone! Even if it is someone as big as Shah Rukh Khan. Watching her swiftly putting people in their place when it’s needed instantly makes you feel like you can do this too!
Her characters - Laila from ZNMD and Anya from Tees Maar Khan are super relatable to Gen Zs
In a society that constantly celebrates the hustle culture, Laila asks us to slow down and look around! It’s no longer cool to be as stressed as Arjun, rather, it’s super cool to live every moment like Laila. It’s not just her approach towards her character, the internet humorously imitates the way Laila talks as well. And it’s not just Laila, her character Anya from Tees Maar Khan is also getting a lot of limelight on social media amongst the Gen Zs. Her attitude, her dialogues are all Reel content today and we simply cannot get enough!
She smartly uses her brand, Kay Beauty, to stay connected to the Gen Zs
Kay Beauty has successfully tapped into what resonates with the Gen Z by championing inclusivity and good digital engagement! From day one, they embraced the tagline ‘ItsKayToBeYou’, celebrating people of all ages, gender, or skin tone. Their campaigns also often include LGBTQIA+ voices and non-traditional beauty figures across all ethnicities to reflect and empower her Gen Z audiences!
Though she’s from an era that constantly pitted actresses against one another, she' friends with a lot of her contemporaries!
While she might not be besties with everyone, she sure is a girl’s girl through and through! Her friendship with contemporary actresses like Alia Bhatt and especially Anushka Sharma have given us some really fun Koffee with Karan moments. Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma starred together in Jab Tak Hai Jaan and at a time when no one expected them to get along, the two actresses only went on to prove everyone wrong with their camaraderie!
Here’s wishing the powerhouse of talent a very happy birthday; there’s truly no one like you!
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