Kajol on Ajay Devgn's clash with YRF over Son of Sardaar: I felt helpless
"Change is change, it is neither good nor bad. It is written somewhere that change is eternal. It is the only thing which is constant," she added.The controversy started when Devgn Films, formerly known as Ajay Devgn FFilms (ADF), filed a complaint in the Competition Commission Of India (CCI) alleging that YRF used its dominant position in the market to get maximum screens for 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'. Ajay's production house had mentioned that it resulted in 'Son of Sardaar' not finding enough screens.Kajol was recently seen in Vishal Furia's 'Maa'. The mythological-horror was co-produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. India Today, in its review of 'Maa', wrote, "The gesture of crediting the cast and crew alongside their mothers' names was a touching tribute. And the use of Jubin Nautiyal's 'Humnava Mere' to underscore the mother-daughter bond was also quite a masterstroke. The haunting melody not only amplified their relationship but also became a thematic beat for the film."The film released on June 27.The trailer of Kajol's upcoming action-thriller 'Sarzameen' was recently released. The JioHotstar movie also features Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan. It will be available for streaming from July 25.- EndsMust Watch
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