Kajol Reveals Intense Fights With Ajay Devgn During ‘Maa', Shares Emotional Truth
Kajol opens up about her deep disagreements with husband Ajay Devgn during the making of 'Maa'. She reveals their fights were both personal and professional but they emerged stronger together. Kajol also shares her fears about horror films, her first-time experience with VFX and how Ajay stood by her through every challenge. Watch her emotional confession about love, marriage, and battles behind 'Maa'.
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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
I'm not a horror film aficionado: Kajol on latest movie 'Maa'
New Delhi, Actor Kajol says she isn't a fan of horror films and will be watching "Maa", her own entry in the genre, solely for professional reasons. I'm not a horror film aficionado: Kajol on latest movie 'Maa' "Maa", directed by Vishal Furia, is the first horror project of Kajol's career of over 30 years. The movie shares the same universe with the 2023 movie "Shaitaan", which featured her actor-husband Ajay Devgn. "I don't watch horror films. I have watched a lot of big films. I'm not a horror film aficionado at all. "I haven't watched 'Maa' yet. Only in parts with lots of green screens behind me so that I don't get scared, and no background music, or anything like that. I really have to watch it, for professional reasons," the 50-year-old actor told PTI in an interview here. As an actor, Kajol had initially assumed working on a horror film would be no different from any other genre. "It was a very interesting experience, actually, it was not something that I had done before. I always assumed working on the horror genre was the same as working in any other film, and I was completely wrong. "Horror has a pitch when you are acting, and the pitch is completely different from regular movies. It's not a rom-com, it's not a love story, or it's not a drama. Vishal and I used to have long conversations where we were like, 'no, this is not the pitch. You have to keep it at this pitch.' And that was really emotionally draining... to keep it at that pitch constantly," she added. "Maa" features Kajol as Ambika, a woman leading a happy life with her husband, and daughter Shweta. When the mother-daughter pair travel to Chandrapur in West Bengal to sell the ancestral bungalow, they confront the eerie traditions and tightly held secrets of the village and are drawn into a chilling web of fear, superstition, and something even darker, according to the official plotline. Kajol said the movie was initially conceptualised as a tight thriller but during the development process, the makers realised the need to add a horror element to it. "We didn't start out to do a horror film... but by the time the script came out, we realised that the characters and situations had become so big, that we needed a bigger platform to do justice to them, and to climax for them. "As it was, the audience would not have been satisfied if we had come out with a very simplistic ending... it just didn't leave you that satisfied. So, that's why we had to attach the horror tag to give it that kind of staging," she said. Kajol said her character of Ambika deals with the "basic notion of the parent", which is to protect her child. "...and she wants to do everything that she can to protect her child from physical harm," she said. At the end, the film turned out to be a learning experience for the actor. "From doing action, to working with VFX, all of it, and even the dramatic scenes... I love the music of the film, so it all came together really nicely," she said. Although Kajol has done a significant number of projects on OTT, including legal drama series "The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha" and suspense thriller "Do Patti", the actor said nothing beats the charm of watching movies in theatres. "Cinemas still have magic, somewhere down the line... You just don't have that same vibe or feel when you're watching a movie at home. It's something that only a cinema theatre can give you," she said. "Maa" also stars Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma and Ronit Roy. Presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and co-produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Today
an hour ago
- India Today
Son of Sardaar 2: Ajay Devgn, Neeru Bajwa bring Patiala swag in film's title track
After creating buzz with the announcement video, the team behind 'Son of Sardaar 2' has now released the much-awaited title track - and it's full of energy, colour, and all things Punjabi! The song marks a grand return for Ajay Devgn as Jassi, and the excitement is only building from against the stunning backdrop of Punjab's traditional villages, the song captures the spirit of the film perfectly. From the bright patialas and proud pagdis to Jassi's iconic horse-riding entry, fans are in for a visual treat. It's got that familiar flavour of the original, but with a fresh twist that's bound to get you tapping your by Romy and Sudhir Yaduvanshi, the title track has music by Harsh Upadhyay and lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed, Khara, and Sukriti Bhardwaj. The melody, energy, and visuals come together beautifully to give the film a punchy start. Watch the song video here: Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, 'Son of Sardaar 2' features a star-studded cast including Neeru Bajwa, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Chunky Panday, Kubbra Sait, Deepak Dobriyal, Vindu Dara Singh, Roshni Walia, Sharat Saxena, Sahil Mehta and the late Mukul original film was known for its fun, madness, and desi charm - and from the looks of it, the sequel is doubling down on all of that. With parts of the story now set in Scotland, fans can expect even more chaos and comedy in new by Jio Studios and Devgn Films, Son of Sardaar 2 is produced by Ajay Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande, along with N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. It is co-produced by Kumar Mangat film is all set to release on July 25, and with this title track now out, the countdown has truly begun.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Ajay Devgn
India.com
3 hours ago
- India.com
Before Ajay Devgn, Kajol had a huge crush on THIS actor, romanced him in one film, his name is..., their movie was...
We often get to know some major tea from one of our favourite shows, Koffee With Karan, and we're always more than excited for every episode. In the last season of Koffee With Karan, we saw Kajol and Ajay Devgn—and yes, we did get to know something! Kajol stepped onto Bollywood's stage at just 16 with the 1992 film Bekhudi . Her unapologetic charm and captivating presence quickly carved out her niche. Today, she's not only Ajay Devgn's wife and mother of two but also a leading name in Indian cinema. Before Ajay, there was… You may be surprised to learn that Kajol's first Bollywood crush wasn't Ajay Devgn—but Akshay Kumar. Director Karan Johar revealed on The Kapil Sharma Show , 'I remember Kajol had a crush on Akshay Kumar.' That infatuation was real: Kajol and Akshay co-starred in only one film, Ye Dillagi (1994), yet their chemistry sparked a viral clip that resurfaced online, showing Kajol repeatedly stealing glances at 'Akki.' 'I remember Kajol had a crush on Akshay Kumar.' — Karan Johar Watch the old video here A resurfaced video from Ye Dillagi has made rounds on social media, capturing Kajol's lingering stares at Akshay. Audiences continue to be charmed by her youthful fascination, which has become a nostalgic internet moment for fans of '90s Bollywood. Kajol's friendship with Karan Johar also started on that set. Johar recounts seeing Kajol searching the crowd for Akshay during the filming of Hina . 'He noticed that Kajol was looking for someone—and it wasn't me; it was Akshay,' Johar shared. The shared search sparked not romance, but a strong creative camaraderie that continues to this day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Divya Bharti (@memories_left1) Kajol's recent film Now, Kajol is venturing into the supernatural. In her upcoming horror film Maa , set for release on 27 June 2025 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali, she embraces a new, chilling persona. Promoting the film through various events, Kajol is preparing fans for her return to theatres—this time far removed from teenage crushes and romantic dramas. Kajol's story—starting as a bold teen, blossoming into a leading lady, wife, and mom, and now evolving into a horror-film protagonist—reflects her versatility and enduring appeal. From glancing at Akshay Kumar to blazing her trail, Kajol remains one of Bollywood's most compelling figures.
