Kareena ain't size zero

Following the negative period in her career, 2004 marked the beginning of her work in more serious films, most of which brought her critical acclaim rather than commercial success. Under the direction of Sudhir Mishra, Kareena dared to play a prostitute in Chameli at a very early age in her career. Chameli received predominantly positive reviews and Kareena's performance was generally well-received by critics. Kareena's performance garnered her the Filmfare Special Performance Award and marked a change in direction in her career as an actress.