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Kareena Kapoor says she is ‘very against botox’ and vouches for self preservation rather than going going under the knife

Kareena Kapoor spoke about her decision to stay away from botox. She said that one cannot look 19 forever.

Published on: Nov 9, 2026, 06:09:00 IST
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Going under the knife to look younger might have become a norm for many in showbiz, but Kareena Kapoor doesn't prefer that. Instead, the actor has her own ways of making sure that she preserves her talent. Kareena was in conversation with Barkha Dutt for Mojo Story where she was asked for her opinion on botox and cosmetic procedures, to which the actor immediately responded by saying that she is very against botox.

What Kareena said

Kareena Kapoor was last seen in Daayra.
Kareena Kapoor was last seen in Daayra.

The actor said, “I am very against botox, that I have been very, very honest about. I am for self-preservation in a good sense. Which is being healthy, feeling great, natural therapies. Self preservation is also preserving my talent, because that is my weapon. Taking holidays with family and friends, engaging in different things apart from just being on set is also a form of self-preservation. Rather than the needles and going under the knife. That is something that I am all for because people are forgetting that it is so important to preserve your body and mind rather than your injectibles.”

She also added, “It is terrible where young girls not wanting to look beyond 18 or 20. I am having the best time in my 40s. I have never felt better or even acted better…”

Kareena's last film

About Kareena

Kareena got married to Saif on October 16, 2012, in Mumbai, after dating for five years. The two first grew close while shooting for Tashan (2008), directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The couple kept their registered marriage private, holding the ceremony at Saif’s Bandra residence before celebrating with traditional wedding functions, including a sangeet, a nikah, and a reception. They later welcomed their sons, Taimur and Jeh.

 
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Santanu Das

Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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