Kajol seeks blessings at Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali temple ahead of her film Maa
Kajol seeks blessings at Dakshineswar Kali temple in Kolkata ahead of her film 'Maa'
advertisementWhile addressing the media, Kajol said,'This is my strongest role ever.' Her film 'Maa' is directed by Vishal Furia. Kajol plays a mother determined to protect her daughter against all odds, a role she describes as both intense and deeply personal.
The film also stars Kherin Sharma in an important role, alongside Ronit Roy and Indraneil Sengupta. 'Maa' is slated for a theatrical release on June 22. Produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, and Kumar Mangat Pathak, the film is presented by Jio Studios and Devgn Films.Kajol was last seen in 'Do Patti', a crime thriller in which she starred as a police inspector investigating an attempted murder case. The film, directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, also featured Kriti Sanon in a dual role, alongside actors Shaheer Sheikh, Tanvi Azmi, and Brijendra Kala. She has a packed schedule ahead, including titles like 'Sarzameen', 'Maharagni – Queen of Queens', co-starring Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah, Samyuktha Menon, and Jisshu Sengupta.Must Watch
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