Truth about Love Aaj Kal's Harleen

Here's a look at that beautiful girl whose identity Saif Ali Khan refused to reveal in Love Aaj Kal.

  • Lots of people have watched <I>Love Aaj Kal</i> and wondered who is the woman who plays the quiet yet beautiful young Harleen Kaur in the film. Saif who is the producer of the movie and director Imtiaz Ali have kept her identity a secret thus far, but we have the truth for you.
    Lots of people have watched Love Aaj Kal and wondered who is the woman who plays the quiet yet beautiful young Harleen Kaur in the film. Saif who is the producer of the movie and director Imtiaz Ali have kept her identity a secret thus far, but we have the truth for you.
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  • Harleen Kaur may have looked like a classic north-Indian village belle, but the actress is far from it. In fact, she is not Indian at all.
    Harleen Kaur may have looked like a classic north-Indian village belle, but the actress is far from it. In fact, she is not Indian at all.
  • The young Harleen Kaur is played by Brazillian model Giselle Monteiro.
    The young Harleen Kaur is played by Brazillian model Giselle Monteiro.
  • In the film, Harleen is meant to be a young girl in a village in Punjab who Saif's character (that grows old to turn into Rishi Kapoor) woos.
    In the film, Harleen is meant to be a young girl in a village in Punjab who Saif's character (that grows old to turn into Rishi Kapoor) woos.
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  • Director Imtiaz Ali reveals that Giselle had initially auditioned for the part of Jo, Saif's Caucasian girlfriend.
    Director Imtiaz Ali reveals that Giselle had initially auditioned for the part of Jo, Saif's Caucasian girlfriend.
  • Imtiaz said he auditioned many Punjabi girls to play Harleen, but then zeroed in on Giselle on the recommendation of his wife.
    Imtiaz said he auditioned many Punjabi girls to play Harleen, but then zeroed in on Giselle on the recommendation of his wife.
  • Not only does Harleen not know a word of Hindi, she also cannot dance. Reportedly, the scene where Harleen dances at a wedding drove the entire unit 'up the wall'.
    Not only does Harleen not know a word of Hindi, she also cannot dance. Reportedly, the scene where Harleen dances at a wedding drove the entire unit 'up the wall'.
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  • Saroj Khan was to choreograph the song in which Harleen dances, but she declined because it proved to be impossible to teach a foreigner the Indian <I>adaa</i> that is essential for any Indian dance.
    Saroj Khan was to choreograph the song in which Harleen dances, but she declined because it proved to be impossible to teach a foreigner the Indian adaa that is essential for any Indian dance.
  • Saif was reportedly grumbling about picking 18-year-old Giselle for the role of Harleen as he felt he'd look too old next to her. He is 39.
    Saif was reportedly grumbling about picking 18-year-old Giselle for the role of Harleen as he felt he'd look too old next to her. He is 39.
  • While Harleen a.k.a Giselle's identity is now out in the open, what is not clear is why the filmmakers are so reluctant to include her name in the cast of the film.
    While Harleen a.k.a Giselle's identity is now out in the open, what is not clear is why the filmmakers are so reluctant to include her name in the cast of the film.
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