‘Ki & Ka’ staring Arjun Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan is slated for release on 1 April 2016 by Eros International. Kareena is playing as an independent career-oriented women, yet the actress says it is not a movie about women empowerment.  

The 35 year old actress said that ‘Ki & Ka’ is not a documentary film on women empowerment and the movie is not trying to bring any change in the society. Kareena was along with co-star Arjun Kapoor in the capital for the promotion of the R. Balki-directed movie.

Kareena said, “Films are a medium of entertainment first. This movie is not a documentary on women empowerment or gender equality or is aimed to bring about a change in the society. People can see the film and enjoy it and if after watching it they take back a message, that’s an add-on. But this movie is nowhere a revolution.”

Arjun (30) plays Kabir who opts to be a homemaker, where as his wife takes up a high growth corporate job. Even though the movie is focused initially on the unusual story line by the makers, Arjun says that it is more about ‘freedom of choice’ and not about gender equality.

The actor said, “The film is not dedicated to women empowerment. It is about the society which should treat men and women equally. Everyone should be free to make choices. We are not the torch bearers of women empowerment. I feel women are very empowered and we need to respect that.”

Agreeing with the lead pair in his film, Balki said that he never wrote any story with an intention to send a social message. The director said, “I have never ever made a film with a message. I don’t write a film keeping in mind the social issues. I just want to tell a story which is entertaining and fun. In the process of telling the story, if somebody gets a message well and good. But I think the fundamental purpose of the film is entertainment.”

- Sumana