Katrina "threatened" by Lebanese women

That's right. Dhoom 3 actress Katrina Kaif is petrified of Lebanese women. Why? "They're gorgeous! They have stunning hair, skin, I'm totally threatened by them," Katrina told Yahoo Maktoob at a press conference in Dubai, quick to ask this reporter, "Are you Lebanese by the way?"

Katrina was in the emirate to unveil the latest diamond jewellery collection by Nakshatra at Dubai's Paris gallery. The collection is aptly called 'Katrina's Favourite' and includes six jewellery pieces - called Katrina's Lucky 6.

BEAUTY IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER?

"Katrina has been the luckiest mascot for us," said Mehul Choksi, Managing Director of Gitanjali group and Nakshatra. The Bollywood actress however had a very modest opinion of herself. "I've just been lucky in Bollywood. Those who think I'm gorgeous should frankly get their eyes tested," said Katrina.

All her modesty apart, the actress was voted the world's sexiest Woman by FHM (India) magazine in September this year.

THE QUEEN OF BOLLYWOOD

When asked about Lebanese women, Katrina wiped the smile off her face and said, “They were all around me when I was shooting in Beirut for my upcoming film, Phantom.” Recalling an incident, she added, "I came out of my hotel room in my track pants and a sweater one day. And that's when I really saw all the gorgeous women of Lebanon. God! They have such flawless skin, such lovely hair. They're so well turned out and so immaculately dressed. I wanted to run back in and never come out again. These women, they really make you very insecure."

Should Lebanese women try their luck in Bollywood? "Absolutely," Katrina nodded, only to add, "oh no! Wait a minute, what am I saying? Of course not! They should never do that. Ask them to please stay at home!"

A HOME IN DUBAI

Away from home herself, Katrina feels very safe and comfortable in Dubai, she admitted. "But Bombay is where I live. That will always be home to me," she added.

Will she ever invest in property in Dubai, especially after the emirate's recent Expo 2020 win? Perhaps for family, Katrina said. "But I'm very open to gifts. If someone wants to gift me a house or even a bungalow here in Dubai, I would gladly accept."

Any takers?