Kajol praises Ajay Devgn's involvement in Maa: He's been a hands-on producer
Actor-producer Ajay Devgn has teamed up with wife Kajol for her upcoming film 'Maa', a mythological horror drama releasing in theatres on June 27. While Kajol headlines the film as a fierce mother fighting demonic forces, Ajay plays a key role behind the scenes as co-producer. In a recent interview, Kajol praised her husband and called him a 'very hands-on producer.'advertisementWhile talking to ANI, Kajol said, 'He (Ajay) is a very hands-on producer. From script to music and VFX, he has given a lot of attention to every part of this film. I think VFX is a huge part of the film. And, as they say, shooting VFX is a different game...so he has given a lot of detail. He has been a very hands-on producer.'Directed by Vishal Furia, 'Maa' marks Kajol's first entry into the horror genre and her return to theatres after three years since her last film, 'Salaam Venky'.
'My film is releasing in theatres after a long time and I am extremely happy about it..Every actor has to reinvent himself/herself with time. I had never thought I would do a horror film, but here we are. I am extremely proud of this film. The script is quite good. I am a big mythological buff. I love our Indian mythology. We have so many stories. So, I think it was one of my favourite stories. I think we have made a very good film. Now audience will tell,' Kajol added, calling herself a fan of Indian mythology and praising the script. advertisementThe film also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Ronit Roy, Jitin Gulati, and Kherin Sharma, and showcases Kajol in a powerful role as a protective mother's journey in the dark world of mythology and the supernatural.Kajol began her acting career with the 1992 film 'Bekhudi' and went on to become one of Bollywood's most beloved stars with iconic films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'. Known for her versatility, Kajol continues to take on a range of roles across genres, including horror, action, drama, and mystery.Along with 'Maa', she will also be seen in 'Maharagni - Queen of Queens', an action film directed by Charan Tej Uppalapati, which reunites her with Prabhu Deva after 27 years. Most recently, she impressed audiences with her role as a police officer in Netflix's 'Do Patti'.Must Watch
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