: A "go-to" recommendation that she considers a mood booster.

Her recommendations weren't just about Bollywood's Golden Age. She’d spend hours dissecting the "cool" of Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina (1954)

Katrina often looks to the past to find the emotional core of her characters.

Katrina's love for classic cinema has also influenced her choice of roles over the years. She has worked with acclaimed directors like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Imtiaz Ali, who share her passion for storytelling and visual grandeur.

Several of Katrina's most iconic roles are actually modern reinterpretations of vintage masterpieces or literary classics.