But when Farhan Akhtar offered me the song I wondered if doing a guest appearance was right for me. But the temptation for doing a song with Shah Rukh got the better of me."
And now Kareena is glad she did the song. "It's got me tremendous notice. My niece Samaira has become my biggest fan. She dances to the song. And the minute she sees me she starts singing Yeh mera dil pyar ka deewana."
Though Kareena is listening to scripts everyday she has green-lighted only two new projects.
"I've decided I can't do run of the mill films any more. I've done enough films without conviction. And it shows in my performances. Unlike my sister Karisma who could look convincing in any role I've to be convinced to look.
Talk of Omkara brightens Kareena. "It's one film I'm truly proud of. I'm looking forward to working with Vishal Bhardawaj again. He's one of those rare directors who knew how to tap into my potential.
I need directors like Vishal and Imtiaz Ali of Jab We Met to come forward and give me a chance. That's why I've taken a long break to get my act together. I don't want to look back on my career with any regrets."