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Kajol's one tip to star kids: Unlearn and reinvent

Kajol's one tip to star kids: Unlearn and reinvent

India Today10-07-2025
Actor Kajol recently spoke about the importance of 'reinventing' and 'unlearning' for actors in today's times. She also mentioned the do-or-die situation star kids often face today.Kajol, who will next be seen playing Ibrahim Ali Khan's mother in the upcoming action-thriller 'Sarzameen', shared her perspective on trolls in an interview with PTI. She said, "Trolls will criticise you whether you have parents who are well-known or not. But we listen to them a little more when they're talking about somebody whose parents are well-known, maybe."advertisementThe 'Sarzameen' actor further said, "We had that chance to grow, we were given that time, or maybe enough films to grow and to become who we are. Today it's almost like a do-or-die situation for them, and for this, they're very well-prepared. I have to give them that. But we can be a little kinder."
Kajol also emphasised that "reinvention" is the key to evolve for actors. "For actors, it's necessary to understand that you have to unlearn everything that you have learnt earlier, and keep doing new things, whatever they may be," she added.Ibrahim, who plays a grey character in 'Sarzameen', faced criticism for his debut film 'Naadaniyaan'.In an interview with Filmfare, he said, "Social media is a hateful world right now. They tried to twist it a lot. Sure, as a lead actor, I have to bring in loads more than what I did. I know I can bring it, and I am confident that I will bring it in my future projects. But I'm happy with what it was."'Sarzameen' also features Prithviraj Sukumaran in a pivotal character. It is directed by Boman Irani's son, Kayoze Irani, and backed by Star Studios and Dharma Productions. The film is scheduled for a digital release on July 25 on JioHotstar.Kajol was last seen in the psychological-horror 'Maa', directed by Vishal Furia. The movie was co-produced by Jio Studios, Devgn Films, Panorama Studios.- EndsMust Watch
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